Premium
Corporate Photography
In Office | In The Loop
Award winning headshots and portraits, without leaving the office.
From scheduling and setup to shooting and delivery, we make the entire process quick and easy, without compromising quality or consistency.
Not Just Faces —
Expressions
Most people approach headshots by looking at the camera and “trying” to smile. The result is twenty versions of the same forced expression.
With coaching, individuals are guided through real moods, so the results show real personality.
For people who spend most of their time off camera, going on camera and hoping to magically know a range of expressions on command is a lot to ask.
It’s not that you can’t make the expressions - you make different expressions all day, every day - it’s that the camera has a way of making us freeze up.
In the words of George Costanza: "It's not you, it's me."
My job isn't to photograph expressions you've been practicing. It's to create them. Instead of 50 versions of the same smile, you’ll get all kinds of genuine, confident, and attractive expressions to choose from.
Andrew Michaels
Owner / Lead Photographer
It’s Not You, It’s Me
In Office | In The Loop
Half-day and full-day sessions available in-office, on-location, or at our Printers Row loft studio.
Enjoy a relaxed timeline to photograph headshots, executive portraits, group portraits, candids, and more. Express sessions available for new hires, promotions, award winners, speakers, and other one-off needs.
Professional Headshot Photography
The Loop, Chicago
In office / On location / In Studio
Studio located in Chicago Loop
Street Parking / Secure Parking
Building Access / Parking Details shared upon booking
Sessions by appointment only.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! We accept all responsibility for drawing out expressions - smiles, smirks, and everything in between.
Note: being on-camera is typically atypical, so go easy on yourself, it’s tricky!
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Yes. Hair & makeup can be offered to individuals at the current full hair & makeup rate, or as a group rate for multiple touchup sessions. Multiple artists are available pending space and availability.
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Dress as if you are delivering an important statement to the company, clients, and shareholders and you’ll be on the right track. For more specific tips, read our wardrobe tips here.
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Retouched images first go through exposure and color enhancement, before detailed polishing in photoshop. Distractions and blemishes are softened and removed, while the rich details are emphasized.
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Yes. We offer two ways to capture group photos. 1. Gather the group together and photograph everyone in the same shot. 2. For greater control and flexibility over time, we can photograph everybody individually, and build a group portrait in photoshop.
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While we do not offer “candid” photography on our menu, we are happy to include this as part of any in-office session. With a few details we can provide an exact quote.
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Images are delivered via google drive, with files named [YYYU-MM-DD] - Last Name - First Name. Let us know if there is an organization system that you prefer.
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Yes. We offer 30 minute and 60 minute express sessions for corporate clients. These are helpful for new hires, award winners, promotions, speaking engagements, leadership updates and more. We can provide a company link with access to specific days for your company to book.
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All individual in-studio sessions include 1 emergency reschedule, no questions asked, and unlimited reschedules with at least 72 hours notice. Any last minute rescheduling or no shows after the first reschedule will forfeit the session fee. Group sessions can refer to the group guide.
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Premium Corporate Photography
In Office | In Studio
Award winning headshots and portraits, available in studio and in office.
From scheduling and setup to shooting and delivery, we make the entire process quick and easy, without compromising quality or consistency.
Entirely Guided Sessions Take You Beyond “3-2-1 Cheese”
Ask around - you already have a natural presence. Together, we can capture it.
With coaching, there is no need to rehearse poses or expressions, and you will never have to say cheese.
No Prior Experience Necessary
Expression Coaching Takes The Pressure Off
Even if you hate being on camera - you can get headshots you love.
Great Headshots Are Not Just For Actors
Whether it be for a billboard, or Linkedin, you should look like you - regardless of whether you do well on camera.
For individuals looking to go beyond candid shots, I can show you how to control your facial features to create specific looks.
Featuring Your Features
You might not know it, but you already use your features to convey. I’ll steer your eyes, eyebrows, mouth, and posture in all different directions, resulting in countless moods for you to pick from.
Truly Collaborative
I’ll show you different images as we’re going, so we refine, revert, or recreate more of the good - while mixing different wardrobe, lighting, and backgrounds.
Professional Hair & Makeup For Headshots
Craft the perfect look for your headshots with professional hair & makeup. Available in studio and on location.
Not Your Every Day Hair & Makeup
Using hi-resolution cameras and studio lighting means the camera picks up far more detail than the human eye would notice in day to day life. So we approach makeup differently than we would for a day at the office, specifically for being on camera.
Live Image Review Offers Immediate Feedback — And Goosebumps
Where online galleries bring delays and uncertainty, live image monitoring lets you see exactly what you’re getting - in real time.
Images load on the computer as we shoot, so you will know it’s looking good, and at the end of the shoot, we can compare the best of the best to create the perfect collection.
Wardrobe And Style
The colors, textures, and styles that appear in your headshots might not be as prominent as say, fashion photography, but variation in these context clues creates a major impact in how the viewer perceives you as a professional. I can help you make those choices informatively.
Professional Retouching— Flawless Yet Natural
Polishing your images to perfection, without the look of a filter.
For professionals who offer so much value, we offer the look.
Promoting The Human Quality
When you offer “white glove service” you are essentially selling the human factor - what makes clients happy to pay a premiums to work with you. As soon as retouching looks artificial, or "cheap”, you defeat the purpose of a professional headshot.
Crops Formatted For All Contexts
After images are retouched, copies are formatted into standard ratios, so whether your images are needed for presentations, web, email, Linkedin, print design, or something else, you have what you need.
Wide zoom (left) allows for graphic design work, while 4x5, square, and circle crops allow for seamless upload to web, social, etc.
Off The Record
Interested in diving deeper into the creative process?
Feel free to explore the topics of coaching, hair and makeup, retouching, wardrobe, and more in the blog.
Group Session
Half day and full day sessions available in-office, on-location, or in our loft studio, located in Printers Row.
Capture headshots, executive portraits, group portraits, candids, and more.
Individual Session
Relaxed timeline, expression coaching, in session image review, and image selection.
Capture headshots and portraits, multiple backgrounds, lighting, and multiple outfits.
Located In Printers Row Loft Studio
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Great job with helping take our company to the next level! Really appreciate the professional rapport and execution. Was beyond impressed with your work.
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Hair and makeup by Amy looked amazing and photo session was professional and fun - landing great headshots that I can use at my firm, on social media, or other situations.
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![Headshot of a middle-aged man with short gray hair, glasses, and a friendly smile, wearing a dark blazer and a light blue checkered shirt against a dark background.]()
The value of the images goes beyond aesthetics—they are a true reflection of who I am and what I represent.
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I truly feel the finished work conveys his talent of capturing the professional yet authentic look I was hoping for.
It’s Not You, It’s Me
For people who spend most of their time off camera, going on camera and hoping to magically know a range of expressions on command is a lot to ask.
It’s not that you can’t make the expressions - you make different expressions all day, every day - it’s that the camera has a way of making us freeze up.
In the words of George Costanza: "It's not you, it's me."
My job isn't to photograph expressions you've been practicing. It's to create them. Instead of 50 versions of the same smile, you’ll get all kinds of genuine, confident, and attractive expressions to choose from.
Andrew Michaels
Owner / Lead Photographer
Present yourself
Exactly as you do in the real world -
For websites, press, advertising, &
Wherever they hang your picture next.