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Studio Headshots for Writer and Business Coach
Professional business headshots photographed in studio in Dover, New Hampshire for a business coach and writer.
Michelle came in last week for new headshots. She did great! She brought a few outfits with nice solid colors, which always photograph well. She also chose colors that very nicely complimented her hair color.
This was one of our favorites. It’s not uncommon to view after the session and know right away which ones you GOTTA HAVE. I’m glad she picked this one, because in my artist heart I knew it was a great image!
“It’s been 5 years or so since I had headshots,” she told me, “and I’ve had several requests for my headshots so I knew it was time.”
Yup, time for new headshots! It’s very typical to come in for new headshots when you’re getting hit up with requests, whether it’s for speaking at conferences or for a new website or marketing materials.
Headshots for Dover Area Professional
Professional business headshots photographed in studio in Dover, New Hampshire.
Christine came in to the studio for headshots after she made a career move in mergers & acquisitions. She brought a strong variety of outfits that allowed us to dial in some very specific images for her, from business to business-casual to edgy to lifestyle. We did it all! And as with virtually all headshot sessions, we shot a few signature images with a nice clean white background, too.
One thing that really stood out to me from Christine’s set of headshots was how we were able to incorporate the hands into her headshots.
Fun fact:
Did you know — being able to see hands delivers an instant sense of trust? It’s true. It goes back to caveman days when we lived in fight or flight mode… if we couldn’t see a stranger’s hands, it could mean they had a weapon (run!). But when you can see someones hands, especially when they’re empty, it taps into our hardwiring about trustworthiness.
(insert The More You Know shooting star commercial…)
Great job, Christine!
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These professional business headshots were photographed in studio at Chris Keeley Photography in downtown Dover, New Hampshire.
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Professional Headshots for Executive Director of New Hampshire's White Mountain Trail Collective
Professional headshots for Melanie, Executive Director of White Mountains Trail Collective. We photographed her headshots in the studio in Dover, New Hampshire.
Melanie is the Executive Director of the White Mountain Trail Collective.
It had been years since Melanie had professional headshots. I assured her she was in good hands!
I believe professional business headshots should be fun, relaxed, easy, and look awesome.
No matter where you use headshots — LinkedIn, Company Website, Social Media, Business Cards, Marketing Flyers, Brochures…. I can promise you we will dial in a range of looks to match your needs!
Since Melanie works for an outdoors nonprofit, I suggested that she bring flannel and a vest with her as one of her wardrobe options. She totally nailed that “outdoorsy” look — which is essential. Your headshots have to represent you and your brand or the type of work you do. (Pro tip: dressing in “layers” is always a nice touch for headshots!).
You can look at these headshots and you know right away that she works in the environmental field.
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Professional Headshots for Business School Student
Professional business headshots for a University of New Hampshire business school student, suit and tie photographed using natural light in studio.
Because of COVID-19, your headshot serves you no matter what professional pathway you are on. And fortunately, headshots are an incredibly safe, quick, and easy way to enhance your online presence while also ensuring a positive first impression.
Joe came in for headshots this week, here’s what he had to say:
“10/10 would recommend to others! Went to Chris for a professional headshot. From the my interactions with his easy to use website to his attentive nature, I had an excellent experience. He listens to your vision for your photo and helps you achieve it.” - Joe M.
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Headshots for Local Actor/Comedian
Dramatic actor headshots for New Hampshire actor and comedian.
Man do I love working with actors! They always know how to get into character. It’s fun because an actor can walk in all smiles, but when they sit down for headshots, a light switches and all of a sudden they become a different person. It’s so fun to see. Alden has got a natural talent for it!
Here’s one of the headshots Alden selected. With the metal background gelled red, this headshot was to reflect his dark, drug-addicted character from his newest work.
We even made some others with natural that were much more bright and airy for his comedy routine.
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Headshots for Graphic Designer
Creative headshots for a graphic designer, photographed in studio in Dover, New Hampshire.
This is Gwena. Gwena is a creative graphic designer, and when we started to talk about her headshots we realized we both had the same vision — COLOR! This was the perfect time to use gels. Gels are a photographer’s light modifier tool. They’re essentially a colored transparent sheet that you put over your light source to change its color (and there’s no faster, easier way to do this than with the MagnetMod system). That’s why I shot this headshot session entirely with my Canon speedlites, a light I normally only use when I’m on location (weddings, senior pictures, families, etc.). The background patterns were made using the MagMask.
We made a really nice variety of headshots to introduce Gwena on her social media, website, and marketing materials.
Great job, Gwena!
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Here’s a few of the headshots we made together while Gwena was in the studio. See below for a cool behind the scenes of just how transformative the right lights and vision can be!
And of course, everyone needs a good “go to” clean and simple professional headshot, so we made one of those too.
Having headshots is all about a nice variety to meet the needs of however you need to use them. The more customized you can present yourself depending on the context, the more successful you will be in attracting the right clients and making the right impression!
Behind the Scenes
Here’s a behind the scenes look at the headshots we made with the gels… note how drab and simple the environment is, but look at the results we made!
Business Headshots for... My Wife!
When you’ve just had your hair cut and colored, it’s the PERFECT time to get new headshots! And when your wife asks you for new headshots… you say “I’ll see if I can fit you in.” Haha!
Chrystn get’s her hair colored by my friend Jen at Beauty on the Run. Usually it’s ME that begs HER to stand in for photos, but this time she asked me for headshots. And because it was her birthday, all the more reason to make new headshots.
Great job, Chrystn!
Professional Headshots for Graduate Student at University of New Hampshire
A sampling of headshots captured for a University of New Hampshire graduate student, including photos both inside the studio as well as outside in full sun.
When you’re in graduate school and you’re speaking at conferences and getting published, it’s a great idea to have professional headshots on deck! Sonja is a research assistant at the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
Sonja came in for headshots in the middle of October, so we were still able to get outside the studio for a few of her headshots. In fact, we can get outside pretty much anytime of year. As you’ll see below, the right know-how can convert ordinary scenery into a great backdrop!
Thanks for coming in, Sonja. You did great! Here’s what Sonja had to say:
“The entire process was smooth and easy. Chris was fantastic to work with from beginning to end. He answered all my questions on the phone beforehand, we were able to schedule an appointment within a week, and the session was super fun and easy. We even went outside for some improv work, and the outdoors headshots came out great! He was very helpful in helping me narrow down my favorites, and I received the final retouched photos after three days. The photos came out great, I’d definitely go back if and when I need to update my photos!”
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Here are a few of Sonja’s headshots. Check out that behind the scenes shot! I think Sonja thought I was nuts when I said “let’s go do some headshots in the parking lot,” but when I showed her the result she was quite satisfied!
Chaplain professional headshots
Studio and lifestyle headshots for chaplain and hospital professional in Dover, New Hampshire.
This is Shelly. Shelly is EXACTLY the kind of warm, supportive person whom you want by your side on the happiest and darkest of days, whether’s that’s your wedding day or navigating goodbyes to a loved one.
Here’s a few of the headshots we made together to help communicate her services as both a professional in a hospital settings as well as a chaplain available for public speaking, church sermons, and officiating wedding ceremonies.
She might have said she was nervous for her headshot session, but she didn’t seem phased at all! Great job, Shelly.
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Professional business headshots for attorney and medical professional
A variety of corporate and warm, friendly professional business headshots for Lisa, a practicing attorney and healthcare professional in New Hampshire.
Everyone is different. That’s why your headshots are customized to YOU and the line of work or brand that YOU represent. Lisa works in multiple professions and so we created a variety of headshots that are specific to each profession.
Here are a few of the professional headshots we made for Lisa’s marketing, speaking, and online business profiles.
Shout out to Joanne McDunough at Joya Beauty for the fantastic makeup for Lisa’s headshots.
All in all, Lisa came into the studio and left with a variety of headshots in about an hour. It’s SO EASY to come in and get headshots.
Great job, Lisa!
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Professional Headshots for Beauty on the Run, a Dover Hair Salon
Professional business headshots for local beauty, hair, and nail salon.
One of the great things about being located on Portland Avenue is having Beauty on the Run, a professional hair & makeup studio, right next door! Jen and her team do hair and makeup for my clients all the time, it’s so easy and convenient for clients when we can all work together.
Here’s the new headshots I did recently for her team of stylists!
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Professional Business Headshots for Dover Makeup Artist
If you’re in the wedding world, than you know Joanne McDunough at Joya Beauty! It was a pleasure to make new headshots for you Joanne.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with a number of weddings with Joanne, her care for brides is second to none! And, yes, she’s as cool as she looks. :)
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Professional Business Headshots for Seacoast New Hampshire Realtor
Kaitlin is a Seacoast New Hampshire realtor and came in for a fresh collection of marketing images.
Kaitlin is a New Hampshire Seacoast realtor serving clients from the Seacoast to the Lakes Region. Here are a few of the headshots we made together!
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Professional Headshots for New Hampshire Optometrist
Professional business headshots for a Dover, New Hampshire optometrist.
Sue is a lifelong optometrist located right here in Dover, New Hampshire. She recently moved to a new practice, and so it was time to update her headshots. She brought several outfits and, as we often do, we photographed each one of them so she had a nice variety to choose from. Here are a few of her headshots.
Great job, Sue!
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Headshots for New Hampshire Research Scientist
Professional business headshots for research scientist at the University of New Hampshire
Daniel is a research scientist at the University of New Hampshire. He came in for headshots to prepare for his next career move when his research finishes and he sets his sights on new endeavors.
He came with a few outfits and we photographed each one. Here are a few of the images that Daniel chose.
Great job, Daniel!