Maryland Headshot Photographer

Modern Professional Headshots That Feel Like You

Not your typical headshot. More you.

Thoughtfully crafted modern headshot sessions for professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives who want polished images that still feel natural, current, and unmistakably like themselves.

Professional Headshots That Don’t Feel Stiff

Most people don’t exactly look forward to getting headshots taken.

You’re wondering what to wear. What to do with your hands. Whether your smile will feel weird. Whether the final images will look polished… or painfully corporate.

That’s exactly why these headshots are different.

As a Maryland headshot photographer, I create modern, personality-driven professional portraits that feel polished without feeling forced.

These sessions are designed for people who need strong, professional imagery but want something more natural, more current, and a whole lot less awkward than the traditional headshot experience.

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Modern Headshots for Maryland Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Creatives

Based in my Silver Spring, Maryland studio and serving clients throughout Washington DC, Bethesda, Rockville, Northern Virginia, and the greater DMV, these sessions are ideal for:

entrepreneurs
small business owners
consultants
attorneys
speakers
executives
creatives
job seekers
coaches
corporate professionals

Whether you need updated LinkedIn headshots, website portraits, speaking images, press photos, or polished content for your business, these sessions give you versatile imagery without requiring a full branding shoot.

What Makes These Headshots Different?

Guided Direction Without the Awkwardness
You do not need to know how to pose.
Seriously.
My job is to guide expression, posture, movement, angles, and all the small details that make the difference between “fine” and photos you actually want to use.

Professional, But Still Human

You need photos that look polished.
You also need them to look like *you.*
Not overly formal. Not generic. Not stiff.
That sweet spot is where these sessions live.

More Personality Than a Traditional Headshot

Need a polished LinkedIn image? Absolutely.
But we’ll also create portraits with warmth, personality, and flexibility so your images work across multiple platforms.

Hair + Makeup Included

This is part of the experience. Not an afterthought.
Professional hair and makeup by Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry helps you walk in feeling polished, confident, and camera-ready while still looking completely like yourself.
The goal is enhancement, not transformation.

The Headshot Experience

**Reach Out**
Tell me what you need, where these photos will be used, and the overall vibe you're after.
**Prep**
I’ll help with wardrobe guidance, planning, and practical prep so you feel confident walking in. You’ll get a full guide to reference and walk you through every step.
**Session Day**
This is collaborative, guided, and far less awkward than you think.
No stiff posing. No “what do I do with my hands?” panic.
**Instant Reveal -** See Your Images *Right Away*
No waiting weeks wondering if you liked anything.
At the end of your session, we sit down together and review your images while the experience is still fresh.
You’ll get to react in real time, choose your favorites, and actually see yourself the way everyone else already does.
It’s one of the most unexpectedly empowering parts of the experience.
And if there’s something you wish we adjusted? We can talk through it right then.
That immediate feedback changes everything.

A Dedicated Studio Experience

These sessions take place in my Silver Spring studio, where everything is intentionally designed for flattering, polished portrait work.

No worrying about weather. No office conference room setups. No rushed corporate assembly-line experience.

Just a calm, intentional environment where we can focus entirely on creating great images.

From Becky–

A session with her is like hanging out with a friend…who happens to be holding a camera. She makes even the awkward parts feel easy, and the finished photos were beyond what I could have hoped. Her studio is beautiful and comfortable, and gives the whole session a spa day vibe. Couldn’t ask for more.

What to Wear?

**Bring 2 looks:**
1 – One relaxed and comfortable
2 – One more expressive and bold
**Ask:** Does it feel like me? like us?

Truly such a lovely morning… I didn’t expect to enjoy the experience so much. It ended up being such a nice few hours of chatting and laughing, and feeling like I was doing something for myself.

Music Changes Everything

Music is a big part of this experience.

We’ll play your music
the songs that shift your energy
the ones tied to memory
the ones you can’t sit still to

It helps you stop thinking…and start feeling

And that’s where the best images live

THE INSTANT REVEAL

After your session, you’ll view your images right away.

While the energy is still there
while the moments still feel fresh.

We’ll sit together, look through them, laugh & notice things you didn’t even realize were happening.

From there, you’ll choose the images that feel most like you

Because this isn’t just about seeing your photos
It’s about keeping them

I was surprisingly happy with the way I look… it definitely boosted self-esteem.

“A feeling like maybe the way I think of myself is still in there.” -B

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear for professional headshots?

I recommend 2 looks - One relaxed and comfortable and one more expressive and bold. Simple, well-fitting clothing that feels like an elevated version of your everyday professional style. You’ll receive prep guidance before your session.

Is hair and makeup included?

Yes. Professional hair and makeup with Valerie Hammer Makeup Artistry is included in every modern headshot session.

Are these just for LinkedIn?

Not at all.
Clients use these images for websites, speaking engagements, PR, social media, podcast appearances, press features, and more.

Is this branding photography?

Not quite.
These sessions are more streamlined than a full branding shoot but offer more personality and flexibility than a traditional headshot.

Do you photograph men too?

Absolutely. While many of my clients are women entrepreneurs and professionals, these sessions are designed for anyone wanting modern, polished professional portraits.

INVESTMENT

all sessions take place in my Silver Spring studio (20906)

Session Fee

$975 one person

All sessions includes a fully guided studio experience and 5 digital images of your choice.

You’ll view your images right after your session and choose exactly what feels right to you. There’s no pressure and no expectation to purchase beyond what you love or your
5 included digital files.

Preserving Your Images

Most clients choose to invest in printed artwork so their images don’t live only on a screen.

There are a few simple ways to do that:

• Individual prints are available starting at $14
• Heirloom Storybooks (our signature piece) begin around $700
• Wall artwork and curated print collections begin around $600
• Digital collections are available starting at $250

Each printed image includes the matching digital file.