Headshot & Branding Photographer in Huntington Beach

Building strong brands with every Headshot

Many professionals feel uneasy in front of the camera, worried they’ll look stiff, unnatural, or unsure of how to present themselves. It’s common to feel uncertain about what to wear or how to visually express your personal brand. If you’ve experienced rushed or impersonal headshot sessions in the past, it makes sense to hesitate. My approach is designed to be different—personal, unhurried, and guided—so you feel supported and confident throughout the experience.

Headshot and branding photography is about more than updating an image. In a world where AI-generated portraits are increasingly common, real photography still offers something irreplaceable: presence, connection, and intention. I often say I am not your photographer; I am your mirror, witnessing your becoming. These sessions are created to reflect who you are now and where you’re headed, resulting in portraits that feel authentic, professional, and aligned with your voice.

During your session, I provide clear direction and gentle coaching to bring out relaxed, confident expressions—never forced or overly posed. Sessions take place in my Huntington Beach studio or on location, depending on your brand’s aesthetic. Prior to the shoot, you’ll receive thoughtful wardrobe and preparation guidance so you arrive feeling ready and at ease. The process is collaborative, grounded, and designed to feel effortless rather than performative.

Branding session investment begins at $1,290 and reflects a full-service experience, from personalized consultation through professionally finished images delivered with care. For those needing something quicker and more streamlined, express headshot sessions are also available starting at $250, offering a polished, professional update while respecting a busy schedule.

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A smiling woman with curly hair tied up, wearing an orange satin sleeveless top and layered silver necklaces, standing against a plain gray background.
Portrait of a woman with short brown hair wearing a black sleeveless blazer and a black top, standing against a dark gray background.
A woman with red hair smiling, wearing a pink textured jacket with large buttons, standing with her arms crossed against a light gray background.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and red nail polish, smiling in a blue blazer and gray pants against a gray background.
A man in a dark suit with a white shirt and patterned red tie sitting on a black chair against a dark grey background.
A woman with long dark wavy hair smiles while sitting in a kitchen. She is wearing a black blazer over a white top, with a silver watch, ring, and necklace. The background features a kitchen with a backsplash, a wooden sign, and a dishwasher.
A woman with red hair wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck sweater, smiling against a dark background.
A woman with long, wavy blonde hair wearing a shiny bronze blouse and white high-waisted pants with a black belt, smiling at the camera.
A professional woman with long brown hair, wearing glasses, a navy blazer with a brooch, and a white top, smiling at the camera against a gray background.
Woman with long hair in a professional portrait against a dark background.
Smiling woman with shoulder-length red hair, wearing a white blazer and pink patterned top, against a plain light background.
Woman in black suit with crossed arms, neutral background
Portrait of a woman with long brown hair against a gray background, wearing a black top and a necklace with a round pendant.
Smiling woman with curly hair wearing a black tank top, brown pants, and a necklace, posing with her chin resting on her hand.
A woman with dark wavy hair and blue eyes, standing indoors with arms crossed, wearing a black blazer, white top, and blue jeans, accessorized with a silver watch and ring.
Woman in white blazer smiling with arms crossed.
A man and woman standing together against a gray background, both wearing black collared shirts with the logo 'Cali Coast Shutters & Shades.'
Woman in a black suit smiling against a gray background.
A man with a beard and blue eyes, wearing a dark blue shirt with rolled sleeves, stands against a black background with arms crossed.
Headshot of a woman with long black hair, wearing a black blazer and black top, standing against a dark gray background.
A woman with straight black hair wearing earrings with red, white, and blue beads, and a white blazer, sitting on a white chair against a plain background.
A man in a navy blue plaid suit, wearing a white shirt, a colorful striped bow tie, and a pink pocket square, stands against a plain gray background, smiling confidently.
Smiling man in a dark jacket with a gray background.
Man with beard in black polo shirt against gray background.
A smiling woman with glasses and wavy brown hair holding a golf ball and a golf club.
Elderly woman in glasses wearing a blue blazer and smiling.
A woman with shoulder-length dark brown hair, wearing hoop earrings and a navy blue shirt, smiling at the camera against a gray background.
A woman with long, wavy hair wearing a black blazer, a black lace top, and jewelry, standing against a gray background.
A woman with long black hair, wearing a black blazer and a necklace, standing against a dark gray background.
Smiling man wearing glasses and a navy blue sweater, standing against a gray background.
A person with short dark hair wearing a black shirt and a gold necklace with a pendant. They are smiling and standing in front of a multicolored, geometric background.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a white suit and beaded earrings in red, white, and blue, standing against a plain gray background.
A professional headshot of a woman with dark hair, blue eyes, wearing a black collared shirt and pearl earrings, against a dark gray background.
Professional headshot of a man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and red patterned tie, smiling at the camera.
Man wearing glasses with arms crossed, dressed in a black polo shirt with "Alan's Painting & Decorating" logo.

Branding PhotographER in Huntington Beach

Your Face. Your Story. Your Brand.

Woman with dark hair, wearing a white sleeveless outfit, sitting at an outdoor table near a marina, talking on her cell phone, working on a laptop, with yachts and boats in the background.
A woman in white sitting at an outdoor patio with a laptop and smartphone, overlooking a marina with boats and buildings in the distance.
Two women having a conversation at an outdoor patio near a marina with boats in the background.
A woman with dark, wavy hair wearing a white sleeveless jumpsuit and beige wedge sandals sitting on a white couch in a modern, well-lit living room with green plants, a wooden side table with a potted plant, wicker chairs, and a large landscape paint
A woman with dark hair and light makeup, wearing a white top, sitting on a beige couch in a bright room. She is holding a notebook with a moon and floral pattern and a pen, looking at the camera.
A woman sitting on a bench at a white table with a laptop, in a bright room near a window, wearing a white sleeveless jumpsuit.
A woman with long black hair wearing a black sleeveless dress and beige high-heeled sandals sitting on a blue couch in a bright living room.
A woman with long, dark hair wearing a black blazer and black top, posing against a dark background.
A woman with long dark hair wearing a black blazer and black top, standing against a dark background with her arms crossed.
A woman with glasses sitting on a stool, holding a black, white, and brown Australian Shepherd dog on her lap. A man standing behind her, with his hand on her shoulder. They are all dressed in navy blue shirts, in a studio setting with a dark brown b
A woman with red hair wearing a pink checkered outfit, smiling, holding a glass with pills inside.
A woman with red hair, wearing a black sleeveless turtleneck sweater and plaid pants, stands against a dark background and smiles at the camera.
A woman with red hair, wearing a white blazer and a pink patterned dress, smiling and holding her blazer with one hand against a plain light gray background.
A woman with red hair smiling, holding a glass filled with small bottles and a set of orange and gray pens.
A woman with red hair smiling, wearing a pink checkered suit jacket and matching skirt, with a pink checkered top underneath, standing against a gray background.
A woman with red hair smiling and holding prescription medication bottles in her left hand and pills in her right hand.
A woman with red hair holding three small vaccine vials, smiling excitedly, against a plain gray background.
A woman with short brown hair, wearing a purple jacket and black t-shirt, speaking to a group of people in an outdoor covered area.
Two women sitting at a table with a sign that reads "Prayers & Our Sacred Stories" inside a white tent, smiling and holding hands, with colorful notes and posters in the background.
Two women standing inside a white canopy tent with various printed inspirational quotes hanging on the back wall. One woman is in black holding a drink, and the other is in a light blue shirt with colorful text, both smiling at the camera.
A person standing against a dark background, holding a rainbow pride flag over their shoulder and wearing a black blazer and jeans.
A woman with short brown hair is wearing a black blazer and jeans, holding a rainbow pride flag draped over her shoulders, standing against a dark background.
A woman with short brown hair smiling, wearing a black sleeveless blazer over a black top and blue jeans, standing against a dark background.
A woman with short brown hair smiling, wearing a black blazer, holding a colorful sign that reads 'God's love is fully inclusive'.
A woman with short brown hair smiling while holding an open book, sitting on a black chair against a plain light gray background.
A woman with short brown hair smiling, sitting at a white table with stacks of religious and biblical books, a black mug, and a rainbow pride flag.
A woman with short brown hair smiling, wearing a black T-shirt with a colorful logo, holding a closed brown notebook, against a dark background.
A woman with short brown hair smiling and holding a rainbow pride flag. She is wearing a black T-shirt with a colorful design and the name 'Amanda Pence' on it, against a dark background.
A woman with curly black hair smiling and resting her face on her hand sitting on a beige couch with colorful pillows in a living room.
A woman with curly black hair and light brown skin tone sitting on a beige sofa in a modern living room, wearing a white suit with a brown belt, and beige high heels with red soles. She is looking at the camera with a confident expression, with color
A woman with curly black hair, wearing a white checked blazer and matching skirt, beige high heels, sitting on a wooden stool in a modern room with wooden shelves and decorative vases.
A woman sitting at a wooden table with a laptop, smiling, in a room with decorative wall art, a framed picture, and a wooden planter with succulents on the table.
A woman with curly black hair, wearing a blue button-up shirt and white pants, sitting on a beige sofa in a bright living room, smiling at the camera.
Portrait of a woman with curly black hair, wearing a white button-up shirt and white pants with a brown belt, smiling at the camera.
A woman with curly black hair wearing a blue blouse and white pants, sitting with hands clasped, against a plain gray background.
Woman in red dress and green blazer playing singing bowls outdoors on a grassy field with trees and sunlight in the background.
A woman outdoors sitting on a fallen tree trunk, holding a glass or plastic rack and a gloved hand, with green grass and trees in the background during sunset.
A woman with short dark curly hair and tattoos on her arm, holding a small jar of skincare product labeled 'naked balm' against a gray background.
A woman with curly hair and blue eyes holding a small jar of skincare product labeled 'naked lotus' in front of her face, with the jar covering her right eye, against a neutral gray background.
A woman with short curly hair holding a small jar labeled 'naked lotus' toward the camera, blurred background.
A woman with short, curly dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top and white pants, sitting on a wooden stool against a gray backdrop, holding a small jar of skincare product in her right hand.
Woman with short curly hair holding a small jar of skincare product, looking at the camera with a neutral expression, against a plain light background.
A woman with short, curly dark hair wearing a white button-up shirt with brown buttons and green pants, standing against a plain background.
Woman smiling at a table with skincare products, bowls, and decorative items, holding a small jar in one hand and a scoop of powder in the other.
A woman with dark hair in a bun, wearing a black shirt and gray pants, sits thoughtfully on a dark couch in a dimly lit room, with a vintage-style globe-shaped lamp emitting warm light behind her.
A young woman wearing a black button-up shirt and gray pants sits on a black leather couch, holding glasses in her right hand and resting her left arm on the back of the couch, in a dimly lit room with a decorative lamp and a framed picture on the wa
A woman sitting on a dark couch, holding a cigar in her right hand, wearing a black shirt and a watch, with an industrial-style lamp with exposed bulbs glowing beside her, and a framed picture on the wall behind her.
A woman with dark hair, tattoos, and a white shirt is leaning over a pool table, holding a cigar in her right hand. There are pool balls scattered on the table, and in the background, part of a circular wall clock and shelves with books are visible.
A woman with brown hair and a tattoo on her right arm is standing in a room, leaning against a pool table. She is wearing a white polo shirt and maroon pants, holding a maroon jacket over her shoulder, looking at the camera.
A woman with short dark hair and tattoos on her arms sitting on a teal cushioned bench in a room with gray walls. She wears a white short-sleeved shirt, maroon pants, and black boots. Behind her on the wall is a framed picture of a character in a yel
A woman sitting on a vintage Yamaha motorcycle in a showroom with neon Porsche and Gulf signs, and other motorcycles on shelves.
A young woman with long hair tied back, wearing a black leather jacket and black pants, is sitting on a cream-colored motorcycle inside a garage or showroom. The background features shelves with motorcycles, a skeleton display, and a vintage car with
A young woman in a black leather jacket and black shirt sitting on a motorcycle, in a garage with shelves and boxes in the background.
A woman with dark hair, a tattoo on her left arm, and wearing a black sleeveless shirt, poses leaning on a motorcycle with her right hand clenched into a fist near her chin, inside a garage decorated with colorful arcade and vending machine games.
A woman in black attire sitting on a white Yamaha motorcycle in a garage filled with motorbikes and motorcycle memorabilia.
Two women smiling, one sitting and wrapped in a pride flag, the other standing behind her with arm around her, against a plain grey background.
Two individuals dressed in black holding hands behind their backs, standing in front of two flags: the rainbow pride flag and the transgender pride flag, against a gray background.
Person holding a rainbow pride flag with Black, Brown, Light Blue, Pink, White, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue stripes, standing against a neutral gray background.
A woman with short, wavy hair laughing, draped in a rainbow pride flag, standing against a gray background.
A woman in a white blazer holding a woven straw basket, with long dark hair, wearing Native American-style earrings with red, white, and blue beads, standing against a plain gray background.
A woman with long dark hair sitting on a white modern chair, smiling and holding two woven straw handbags, wearing a white suit and heels, against a plain light background.
Woman with long dark wavy hair smiling and sitting on a blue couch in a bright, modern living room.
Two people holding a rainbow pride flag with a transgender flag on the left, standing against a plain grey background.
A smiling woman with long blonde hair, wearing a light pink T-shirt and carrying a white backpack with gold chain, holding a smartphone and looking at the camera.
Two women standing together, looking at a smartphone, smiling. One woman has dark hair and is wearing a brown shirt, the other has blonde hair, a pink shirt, and a white backpack.
An artist sits on a stool in his studio, surrounded by completed paintings, including a woman sitting on a chair and a man in a suit. The artist has crossed arms, wears a navy shirt, tan pants, and sneakers, and is looking at the camera.
An older man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a navy blue button-up shirt over a gray T-shirt, stands with his arms crossed in an artist's studio.
An artist is painting a portrait of a young girl sitting with her chin resting on her hand, wearing a yellow shirt and a blue skirt. The artist is smiling and holding a brush, standing next to his canvas in his art studio.
A middle-aged man with gray hair and a beard sitting in an artist's studio holding an art book. Behind him are paintings and sketches, including a landscape and figure drawing.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and black lace top, sitting on a beige couch with a blue patterned pillow in a modern, well-lit living room.
A woman sitting at an outdoor table working on a laptop, with notebooks and a pen on the table, on a rooftop terrace with a view of the city and mountains in the background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a black blazer and top, is sitting at a table with a laptop, engaging in a video call or recording. A smartphone on a tripod is positioned in front of her, and potted plants and decorative items are in the backgro
A person using a laptop on a desk with a notebook, pen, smartphone, and a telescope, with the laptop screen displaying the message 'Elevate Your Brand, Amplify Your Voice'.
A woman is sitting on a couch, smiling and gesturing with her hands while being recorded by a smartphone mounted on a stand.
Woman smiling as she takes a selfie with her smartphone in a cozy indoor setting with green plants and a beige couch with red pillows.
A man in a blue plaid suit with a colorful bow tie, pointing towards the camera with a confident expression.
A man jumping in the air, pointing upward with one finger, wearing a dark t-shirt, black pants, and white sneakers, smiling energetically against a plain white background.
A man sitting cross-legged on the floor, wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, white sneakers, and pink socks, pointing to the right with a neutral expression against a plain white background.
Man wearing a black T-shirt and pink socks with floral pattern sitting on the floor and pointing upwards.
Man wearing a black T-shirt with 'Nations Direct Mortgage' logo, smiling, with arms outstretched and palms facing up, in front of a plain white background.
A man sitting on a black chair with one leg extended forward and pointing upward. He is wearing a gray sweatshirt, black pants, and colorful Nike sneakers, with a plain white background.
A man sitting on a black chair with arms raised and smiling, wearing a dark gray jacket, black pants, and colorful sneakers with pink socks.
A man in a dark gray jacket with a logo, smiling with his mouth open, holding his hands near his ears as if shouting or emphasizing a point, standing against a plain light background.
A man in a brown blazer leaning over a pool table with a cowboy hat nearby and colorful pool balls in the foreground, and a roulette wheel on the wall behind him.
A man in a navy suit sitting on a black leather chair holding a glass of dark beverage, with a bronze industrial-style lamp and an abstract framed artwork in the background.
A man in a navy blue suit and white dress shirt sitting on a black leather chair, holding a cigar with a serious expression.
A man wearing a blue blazer and jeans sitting on a Yamaha motorcycle in a garage decorated with neon signs, including Lamborghini, Porsche, and Gulf logos, with other motorcycles displayed on shelves in the background.
A man in a bright blue blazer, blue shirt, and jeans crouches on a vintage Yamaha motorcycle with an excited or aggressive expression, inside a garage with motorcycle memorabilia and a Porsche emblem on the wall.
A woman sitting on a modern chair, smiling, wearing a beige blazer, white pants, black high-heeled sandals, and accessories, posed against a plain white background.
A woman in a lacy brown suit standing with a brown rolling suitcase against a gray background.
A woman with long, wavy hair and makeup, wearing a black blazer over a black lace top, holding the lapels of her blazer with both hands, against a plain gray backdrop.
A woman in a black suit sitting on a black chair with one leg crossed over the other, holding a laptop, smiling, against a plain gray background.
A woman with curly hair, wearing beige clothing and sneakers, sitting on a chair with her leg crossed, in front of two abstract paintings with geometric designs.
A woman with curly brown hair, wearing a white outfit and sneakers, sitting on a stool in front of a black and gold geometric artwork on an easel, surrounded by painting supplies.
A smiling woman resting her head on a large framed geometric artwork with gold and black colors, set against a dark brown background.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Headshots are typically close-up portraits focused on your face, ideal for professional profiles, resumes, or LinkedIn. Branding photography, on the other hand, tells a broader story about you or your business. It includes a variety of images—such as workspace shots, action shots, and environmental portraits—that reflect your brand’s personality and values. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals and tailor the session to meet your needs.

  • Yes, we offer complimentary professional makeup services for full branding session to ensure you look and feel your best. Our talented artists specialize in natural, polished looks that enhance your features while keeping the focus on you. Let us know if you’d like to include this complimentary service when booking your session.

  • It’s completely normal to feel a little nervous, but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! My sessions are designed to be relaxed and fun, with plenty of guidance to help you feel confident. Whether it’s finding your best angles, suggesting natural poses, or simply making you laugh, I’ll ensure your authentic self shines through in every image.

  • Yes, professional retouching is included in every session. We focus on subtle enhancements—like smoothing skin, brightening eyes, and refining details—to ensure you look polished and natural. During your ordering session, we’ll discuss your preferences to make sure your final images reflect your authentic self.

  • Absolutely! During your expert-guided ordering session, I’ll help you select the images that best represent your brand and achieve your goals. Whether you need a standout headshot for your website or a cohesive set of branding photos for a campaign, I’ll provide personalized recommendations to ensure you get the most out of your session.

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