Stop Letting a Bad Photo Introduce You.
Elevated Seattle headshots for professionals who want their headshot to do its job.
Guided. Intentional. Delivered the same day.
Sessions start at $375.
Professional headshot photography in Seattle for professionals, executives, business owners,
and teams who want an intentional, confident, current image that works across LinkedIn, websites,
email signatures, proposals, and press. Choose a simple on-location headshot starting at $375
or a more guided studio session in Pioneer Square starting at $575, both delivered the same day.
What Makes These Headshots Different?
No gallery. No back-and-forth emails. No guessing which one's right.
Guided. Intentional. Delivered the same day.
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We test your wardrobe before we shoot. Before the real session starts, we photograph what you brought, quickly and clearly, so we can see how each option works on camera. Some pieces look great in person but do not photograph as well. Others surprise you. We review everything together and choose what gives the image the strongest foundation.
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We find what you're self-conscious about and deal with it first. Most people have one thing they are secretly hoping the camera does not emphasize. Maybe it is a double chin, under-eyes, asymmetry, skin texture, extra weight, a tooth, or something only you notice. We address that first. I photograph it, retouch it in front of you. Once you see that the distraction can be softened or removed naturally, you no longer have to carry that worry through the session. You can relax, be fully present, and move forward with more confidence.
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We build one image, together, instead of choosing from many. No gallery, no back and fourth emails. No “pick your favorite and hope it's retouched the way you like.” We build the image together in real time, refining the details, retouched the image together and it's ready to use.
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You leave with the finished image, not a waiting period.
No gallery to pick from later, no email chain over revisions. We finish retouching together in the session, and you walk away with the final file the same day.
Guided. Intentional. Delivered the same day.
The Directory
Who This Is For
Portfolio
How It Works
Who This Is Not For
What Makes Me Different
How We Get To The Image That Feels Most Like You!
2 Key Elements Of A Great Headshot
About Photographer
Reviews / Testimonials
FAQ Section
Session Pricing
What's Included
Session Comparison
Booking & Cancellation Policy
In Studio & On Location
Everything You Need to Know
1. Who This Is For
For Seattle professionals who want an elevated high quality headshot that looks like it was made on purpose, not like a quick, half-assed snapshot. Attorneys refreshing a firm bio, founders getting ready for investors, executives updating LinkedIn, speakers preparing for the stage, and small teams who want their company page to feel more consistent and credible. Sessions start at $375, with finished images delivered the same day.
One Great Headshot - $375
For people who need one strong, usable image and want to be in and out fast: a single background, minimal wardrobe changes, and one final retouched photo delivered same-day.
Signature Headshot - $575
For people who want options and are willing to take more time to get it right: multiple backgrounds or looks, a full wardrobe change, and a small set of retouched images to choose from still delivered same-day.
2. Who This Is Not For
This is not for someone looking for the cheapest headshot they can find, the most files, or a gallery of images.
3. What Makes Me Different
No gallery. No back-and-forth emails. No guessing which one's right.
Guided. Intentional. Delivered the same day.
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We test your wardrobe before we shoot. Before the real session starts, we photograph what you brought, quickly and clearly, so we can see how each option works on camera. Some pieces look great in person but do not photograph as well. Others surprise you. We review everything together and choose what gives the image the strongest foundation.
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We find what you're self-conscious about and deal with it first. Most people have one thing they are secretly hoping the camera does not emphasize. Maybe it is a double chin, under-eyes, asymmetry, skin texture, extra weight, a tooth, or something only you notice. We address that first. I photograph it, retouch it in front of you. Once you see that the distraction can be softened or removed naturally, you no longer have to carry that worry through the session. You can relax, be fully present, and move forward with more confidence.
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We build one image, together, instead of choosing from many. No gallery, no back and fourth emails. No “pick your favorite and hope it retouched the way you like.” We build the image together in real time, refining the details, retouched the image together and it's ready to use.
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You leave with the finished image, not a waiting period.
4. Two Key Elements Of A Great Headshot
Two Key Elements Of A Great Headshot
What You Will Learn
In this short video, I share the two key elements that make the difference between a good headshot
and a great one. Understanding these fundamentals will help you feel more confident during your
session and walk away with images that truly represent your best self.
Whether this is your first professional headshot or you have done this many times,
these core principles apply and will help you achieve outstanding results.
The Two Essential Techniques
1. Time: Building Comfort and Detail Focus
Taking time during your session is essential to create a relaxed environment where you feel comfortable and natural. This allows us to evaluate your expressions and capture authentic emotions, check and adjust details like outfit fit and posture, build rapport with you, and identify ways to minimize imperfections subtly. The outcome is comfort and confidence that translate into a headshot you are excited to share.
2. Wardrobe: Ensuring Photographic Success
Clothing significantly affects how your final image appears. Bring multiple options of basic,
well fitting pieces such as suit jackets, blouses, and shirts. During the shoot, we try garments with tags on to assess how they photograph. We return clothes that do not photograph well, ensuring investment in flattering attire only. The goal is to find clothing that complements you and enhances the overall image quality.
Why This Approach Works
The combination of time and wardrobe selection leads to a session that feels enjoyable and productive.
This collaborative process results in highly satisfying headshots where you feel confident, comfortable, and proud to share your photos. Many clients feel excited to return for future sessions after seeing their results.
5. Session Pricing
One Great
Headshot
A clean, efficient headshot update
for when you need one image and want to keep the process simple.
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15minute on location session
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Professional guidance
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5 minute collaborative retouching
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1 finished image
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Same day delivery
About $6/mo estimated monthly
comparison based on a 60-month,
5-year useful life of a headshot.
Costs less per month than many subscriptions and works harder than all of them.
$375
Signature
Headshot
One elevated headshot done properly, with the guidance, collaboration, & refinement needed when how you show up really matters.
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1 hour studio session
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Professional guidance
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Collaborative retouching
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1 finished image
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Same day delivery
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(See what makes this different)
About $9/mo estimated monthly
comparison based on a 60-month,
5-year useful life of a headshot.
Costs less per month than many subscriptions and works harder than all of them.
$575
We recommend arriving camera-ready with your hair and makeup done.
If you'd like, we can provide a list of local HMU artists we work with.
6. The Process Walkthrough
1. How does the process start?
Start with the inquiry form so I can learn what you need your images for and the type of session you're considering. I'll follow up with a short questionnaire to pin down the details One Great Headshot , more variety, personal branding images, or help choosing the right fit.
2. How do I choose and book a session?
We confirm the right session, and a quick discovery call if it helps and then pencil in your date.
To secure it, you pay in full at booking; if you cancel 7 days or earlier you can reschedule, 50% is non-refundable. That holds your spot and lets us begin preparing.
3. What do I need to do to prepare?
Once you're booked, I'll send a simple prep guide - what to wear, colors that photograph well, grooming notes, and what to bring so you arrive relaxed and camera-ready.
4. Can I see retouching options before we shoot?
Most of us have something we'd rather not see in a photo - a double chin, under-eye circles, a blemish,
a crooked smile. Whatever it is, you tell me and I'll show you a quick before-and-after of how we can soften or remove it. Once you know it can be softened naturally, you can let it go and move through the session with more ease.
5. What happens during the shoot?
We start with wardrobe by reviewing the looks you brought and narrow them to the strongest two or three, then photograph each so we can see what photographs best. From there we settle into the shoot: dialing in the light, finding the angle that feels most like you, and noticing the small things that make an image work. Through easy conversation, subtle adjustments, and real-time review, we create your final image together; no oversized gallery, no guesswork, no second-guessing later.
6. When do I get my final images?
Once the image is created, we retouch it together. You choose how much or how little retouching feels right, so the final headshot still looks like you just refined and elevated. It's delivered the same day via email.
7. About The Photographer
Hi, I’m Rachel, A Seattle-based photographer with over 27 years
of experience behind the lens. I’m also a proud mom to an amazing teenager and a sweet Boxer Pitt named Lucy.
Meeting new people and pets is something I love, and when I work with clients, my goal is always to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where they feel comfortable and confident. It is in
this space that real, authentic expressions shine through, and that’s when the magic happens in a photo. My goal is always to be collaborative and to create beautiful, timeless photos that you actually love!
8. Reviews / Testimonials
Her methods create stunning photos where I look like me, only better. Rachel put me completely at ease. KH Kathryn Helde
I've had several dozen corporate headshots taken over the years, and I've never enjoyed the process or been as satisfied with the outcome as working with Rachel. JS John Sage Managing Director, Pivotal Ventures
Great price Working with Rachel was one of the best decisions I've made for my business. I kept putting off getting professional photos done, and I honestly didn't know what to expect going in. Rachel made the entire experience so easy. It took me a little while to warm up to the camera, but she coached me through the session so naturally that I didn't even realize I was getting comfortable until I already was. I never felt rushed or awkward, just good vibes the whole time!! What really sets Rachel apart is her collaborative process. You actually get to sit with her, review the photos together, and walk through the retouching so you leave with images you genuinely love. I've never had that with a photographer before. Her studio in Pioneer Square has so much variety that I walked away with headshots, lifestyle shots, and branding images all from one session!! When I saw my favorite photo, I immediately updated my LinkedIn, my website, everything. It was the first time I actually enjoyed looking at close-up portraits of myself, and it made such a difference to my confidence. If you've been going back and forth about booking - stop overthinking it! Alina Nadoyan
What really stands out is her collaborative, easygoing style. You see results right away on her laptop, so you can tweak whatever needs tweaking. I'm not one who enjoys getting my photo taken, but I had a blast! CA Claire Acey
From the moment I arrived, she made me feel completely relaxed and comfortable. Being able to review everything together and walk out with two fully polished headshots felt like such a thoughtful, efficient, and collaborative process. SI Suzanne Infantino