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Street art & downtown color
Bright murals, palm-lined streets and café patios make a bold, energetic backdrop — with two outfit changes for very different looks from one session.
Artists · Photographers · Designers · Makers
creative professional headshots in orange county
Color, personality and the tools of your trade — headshots and branding photos for people whose work is creative, so your photos are too.
Creative headshots
your photos should look like your work
If you're an artist, photographer, designer, stylist, maker or content creator, a plain grey-backdrop headshot doesn't say much about what you do. Creative headshots use color, location, props and personality so clients can see your style before they ever see your portfolio.
We plan every creative session around your brand — murals and downtown streets, bold studio color, your own workspace, or the products you make. Our all-women team coaches every pose, so it feels like a fun collaboration rather than a photoshoot.
Need a classic portrait for LinkedIn or your company website? See our Orange County headshots. Want a full library of brand content? Explore personal branding photography.
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Photographers
Designers
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Bloggers & creators
Makers & small brands
Recent creative sessions
four ways to tell a creative story
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The photographer's brand shoot
A playful studio session for a fellow photographer — color-pop backdrops, a favorite hat and the camera itself as the star prop.
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The creator at home
Laptop, coffee and a bright, styled home office — relaxed, approachable images made for a blog, a course launch and months of social posts.
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The bold personal brand
One session, many sides of the same person — polished and approachable in her bright office, editorial on location, and dramatic color in the studio. Proof that a professional brand can still be creative.
Planning your session
ideas for creative headshots
Bring your tools
A camera, sketchbook, brushes, laptop or your own product — props instantly show what you do.
Choose a color story
Pick two or three colors from your brand and we'll plan backdrops and outfits around them.
Pick a setting with character
Murals, downtown streets, your studio or workspace, or a bold color backdrop in our Laguna Beach studio.
Plan two or three looks
One polished, one relaxed, one bold — so you have images for every platform.
Think about where it's going
Website banners, Instagram, a book jacket or press — we'll shoot vertical, horizontal and space for text.
Let your personality in
Laughing, mid-thought, at work — creative clients book creatives, so we aim for real expressions.
Session options
two ways to book a creative session
Creative headshot session
from $425
Laguna Beach studio
About an hour in our studio with color backdrops and props, including one fully retouched image.
studio headshotsCreative branding session
from $3,000
half day · up to 2 locations
Murals, your workspace and your products — a full library of images for your website and social media.
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creative headshot questions
What is a creative headshot?
A creative headshot uses color, location, props and expression to show your personality and the kind of work you do — instead of a plain corporate backdrop. They're ideal for artists, photographers, designers, stylists and content creators.
How much do creative headshots cost?
Studio creative headshot sessions in Laguna Beach start at $425, including one fully retouched image. Half-day creative branding sessions with up to two locations start at $3,000.
Where can we shoot?
Anywhere that fits your brand — murals and downtown streets across Orange County, your studio or workspace, outdoor locations, or color backdrops in our Laguna Beach studio.
Can I bring props or my products?
Yes, please do. Cameras, art supplies, laptops, books and your own products all make the images more personal and useful.
How many outfits should I bring?
Two or three looks works well — one polished, one relaxed and one bold. We'll help you plan them around your brand colors.
Do you also photograph corporate headshots?
Yes. For classic business portraits see Orange County headshots, and for whole teams see corporate headshots.
Let's create something
ready for headshots with personality?
Tell us what you create and where your photos will live. We'll reply within one business day with ideas and available dates.
book a creative sessionOr call (949) 510-3862