I told myself “no pressure” when photographing headshots of Northwell Health’s official photographer, Lee Weissman. I’ve known Lee for several years now, going back to my days as a university photographer for Hofstra University. In addition to his healthcare work, Lee also photographs sports for Newsday and several other outlets. He’s a jack of all trades.
NYC Professional Headshot at MLB Offices
Finding a NYC Headshot Photographer that works with you.
Today’s assignment was for a longtime client and my alma-mater, Binghamton University. The assignment was to capture fellow alum Seth around his office at the Major League Baseball (MLB) in Manhattan, NY. My goal was to highlight his place of work and his journey to becoming one of the top most successful IT Networking specialist in NYC in to his photos. The images created are to be used alongside a written article, which will be published online and in print, on his personal LinkedIn photo, and elsewhere.
Tips for posing for your professional headshot photo
Relax - That’s easier said than done. However, I always “chat it up” with my subject and get to know them. This casual environmental allows the subject to almost forget they are being photographed. Being photographed becomes secondary.
Location, Location, Location - The standard flat background is great. However, it does not show off, nor highlight, your individuality. Find a location you know and where you feel comfortable. A photographer’s studio is most likely not that location.
Dress like you normal would, plus some. - If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you look good. Wear something comfortable because it will make you comfortable, and it’ll show in your photos.
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Jocelyn NYC Headshot - Binghamton University Alumni
A recent headshot session for longtime client Binghamton University of alumnus Jocelyn. The photos captured during this session will appear in the Fall 2021 issue of the university’s quarterly magazine.
After graduating Binghamton University in the Spring of 2020, Jocelyn enlisted in the Army. As a Long Island, NY resident and military personnel, Jocelyn was tasked with working at the Jacob Javitz Center on Manhattan’s West Side during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC Headshot Photography doesn’t have to be done on a plain background when your background is as great as NYC itself.
For this assignment, I wanted to highlight the location Jocelyn worked, New York, and her service. The school’s magazine sent me a brief bio about Jocelyn and high level overview of the written piece. As a headshot photographer, I like to incorporate elements of the written word in to my headshot photos. A plain white background although effective at times, can come off as sterile and uninviting.
Client: BInghamton University
Kayla's Columbia University Graduation Photos
NYC Grad Photos that will Leave an Impression
Having spent the entire last year of grad school online, Kayla wanted a graduation photoshoot that would show offer her accomplishment and school spirit!
Kayla and I worked around her busy school schedule and New York City’s unpredictable spring showers to plan a grad photo shoot at the beautiful campus of her soon-to-be alma mater, Columbia University. Kayla loved how her photos came out evening leaving us a review: “I am truly happy with how my graduation photos, thanks for helping me capture this moment!”
How Will You Remember and Capture YOUR Moment?
Jonathan Heisler Photography can help you to plan a grad photo session that celebrates you and your accomplishment. We’ll help you pick a day, time, and location that works for you. All you need to bring is an outfit change, a family member or friend, and your smile!
Congratulations Kayla!
Photographer: Trent Campbell
Director of Emergency Operations Headshot Photo - NYC Headshot Photographer
Today’s assignment was to photograph professional headshots of New York City’s Director of Emergency Operations Center, Robert Cohen.
As a Binghamton University alumnus who has been working to keep NYC moving through the pandemic, SUNY Binghamton wanted professional headshots of Robert for their alumni publication. The scope of the assignment was to capture New York City, Robert, the importance of his job, and the times we live in all within as few photos as possible.
NYC PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS, Done quick.
As an important piece of the New York City Operations Department, Robert couldn’t be away from work long. This meant I had to work quickly.
I worked with Robert to organize a headshot session just blocks away from his office near the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. We worked quickly to photograph a variety of professional headshot photos with a few different backdrops, all within an hour.
Jonathan Heisler Photography captures professional headshots throughout NYC and on Long Island. We are flexible in both how, when, and where we schedule our headshot sessions. Whether it’s for a LinkedIn Profile Photo, a business contact page, a written piece about you (like this shoot) or something more informal; having a clean professional headshot is imperative for any working professional.
We’ll make sure your professional headshot suits you.
Photographer: Trent Campbell
Registered Dietitian Headshot - Marissa Campbell
Some recent Professional Headshot work photographed in Denver Colorado! No matter where we photograph headshots, the formula is the same. We photograph photos that make our subjects not only look good but feel good. Long Island, New York City, or Denver Colorado a quality portrait photo is key!
Marissa Campbell is a Registered Dietitian in Colorado. She works primarily with patients who suffer or are recovering from eating disorders.
Marissa was in need of updating her website and social platforms with a new photo of herself. She wanted something that looked clean and professional while still feeling casual and inviting.
To give Marissa options, we set up a neutral backdrop and an environmental setup. I worked on blurring the environmental shot and choosing generic, not distracting locations.
NYC or Long Island Professional Headshots
Luckily, You don’t have to travel to Colorado for great headshots. We shoot professional headshots right here on Long Island and in NYC. Whether it’s a standard corporate headshot, like for your LinkedIn profile photo, or an environmental portrait with NYC as a backdrop; having a clean professional headshot is a necessity for any professional looking to update their brand.
Hair and Makeup Artist: Lillian Hernandez
Photographer: Trent Campbell