Headshot photographer · Los Angeles

Look like yourself. Read as ready.

Portraits with presence, made for the rooms you’re ready to enter.

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Headshots for every need.

Los Angeles · selected work

Includes all of the following

  • 3-day turnaround
  • Unlimited outfit changes
  • High resolution gallery
  • 50+ edited photos

Starting at $695

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Meet the photographer

Your ease.
My focus.

Photography is a genuine passion of mine, and I love creating portraits that help people see themselves at their best. I want every session to feel relaxed, collaborative, and easy.

My goal is simple: give you clear direction, help you feel confident, and create images that feel polished, natural, and genuinely like you.

Meet the photographer

Los Angeles · Selected portraiture

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Fashion portrait of a man in a black jacket
Corporate portrait of a smiling woman in a yellow blazer
Landscape professional portrait of a smiling man in glasses and a white shirt

Polished, and still You.

A headshot should be polished enough for the room you want to enter and human enough to be recognized when you arrive.

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Photography services

Made for whereyou’re going.

Different rooms ask different things of a portrait. Choose the starting point that matches how your photograph will be used.

01

Actors

Casting-focused portraits built around truthful expression, range, and recognizability.

Explore Actors
  • Casting-ready portraits that preserve recognizability
  • Guided expression and body language throughout the session
  • Images designed to communicate range at a glance
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02

Corporate

Credible executive imagery and a clear path for company headshot inquiries.

Explore Corporate
  • Professional imagery suited to LinkedIn, company sites, and press
  • A cohesive visual direction across multiple professional uses
  • Expression guidance that balances authority with approachability
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03

Personal branding

Polished, natural photographs for LinkedIn, speaking, press, and personal brands.

Explore Branding
  • Versatile image variety for web, social, speaking, and press
  • Wardrobe and setting choices shaped around your message
  • Polished portraits that still feel recognizably you
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“You don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera. That’s the point of direction.

The session

A clear path from idea to image.

01

Plan

We’ll start by talking through what you need the photos for, the look you’re going for, and what to wear so you feel prepared before you ever step in front of the camera.

02

Photograph

During the session, I’ll guide you through posing, expression, and small adjustments so nothing feels stiff or overly posed. My goal is to help you look like yourself at your best.

03

Select

After the shoot, I’ll send you a private online gallery where you can take your time reviewing the images and choosing the ones you love most.

04

Deliver

Once your selections are retouched, I’ll deliver the final high-resolution images through your private online gallery, ready to use wherever you need them.

FAQ

Before you step in.

Do you help with posing and expression?

Absolutely, and you are not alone — most people feel that way at first. You are guided through the whole process with simple, natural posing and prompts that bring out your real personality. The energy stays relaxed and supportive, and by the end you will feel far more at ease than you expected.

What should I wear?

Wear something that feels like you: comfortable, confident, and clean. Solid colors tend to photograph best, and we talk wardrobe through beforehand so you feel good walking in. Outfit changes are welcome if you want variety in the final gallery.

How quickly are images delivered?

You first receive a gallery of lightly edited proofs to choose from. Once you have picked your favorites, final edited images arrive within 3–4 business days. On a tight deadline, say so — a faster turnaround can often be arranged.

Where do sessions take place?

In studio, outdoors, or at a location that suits you — natural light, a classic backdrop, or something more creative. Sessions cover Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Santa Monica, Burbank, and Orange County. Most headshot sessions run 30 to 60 minutes; fuller portrait sessions can run to 90.

Your next photograph

Ready to look like you?

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Client reviews

What people say afterward.

  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Wilhelm made our corporate headshot session effortless. He gave clear direction, made everyone feel comfortable, and delivered polished images that look fantastic across our website and LinkedIn profiles.

    MarcusManaging Director · Corporate session
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    Wilhelm helped me create headshots that showed range while still looking like me. His direction made the session comfortable, and the final images have already received great feedback from my representation.

    Jordan EllisActor · Headshot session
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    I wanted branding images that felt elevated and fashion-forward without looking overly staged. Wilhelm understood the vision immediately, and the final photographs feel confident, editorial, and authentic to my brand.

    CamilleBranding session