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Your headshot is often the first impression you make. Whether it appears on LinkedIn, a business website, marketing materials, or a company bio, it should look polished, confident, and authentic.
I am an Austin headshot photographer specializing in professional headshots and personal branding photography for business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives, and corporate professionals. My sessions are designed to feel relaxed and efficient while delivering clean, modern images that help you show up confidently across every platform.
Sessions are available in studio or at outdoor locations throughout Austin and Round Rock.
Choose the session that fits your needs. Every package includes professional editing, a private online gallery, and full printing rights.

A streamlined option for professionals who need a clean, updated headshot.
• 30 minute in studio session
• 3 professionally edited high resolution images
• 1 outfit
• Online gallery for image selection
• Additional images available for purchase
In studio sessions only

The ideal choice for professionals who want flexibility and variety.
• 60 minute session
• Studio or outdoor location in Austin or Round Rock
• 8 to 10 professionally edited images
• 2 outfit changes
• Online gallery for image selection
• Print release included
Perfect for LinkedIn profiles, professional websites, speaker bios, and marketing materials.

A personal branding photography session for entrepreneurs and professionals building a strong visual presence.
• 90 minute session
• Studio and outdoor options available
• 12 to 15 professionally edited images
• 3 outfit changes
• Guided posing and expression coaching
• Online gallery for image selection
• Print release included
• Optimized crops for LinkedIn, websites, and social media
This session goes beyond headshots to create cohesive personal branding imagery.

On Location Headshot Photography for Offices and Teams
Professional, consistent headshots help your team present a unified and polished brand across your company website, LinkedIn profiles, marketing materials, and internal directories.
I provide on location corporate headshot photography for businesses and organizations throughout Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and surrounding Central Texas areas. Sessions are designed to be efficient, professional, and minimally disruptive to the workday while delivering high quality, consistent results.
This service is ideal for companies that want modern, natural looking headshots with consistent lighting and styling across their entire team.
Pricing is per person
• 2 to 4 team members — $175 per person
• 5 to 9 team members — $150 per person
• 10 or more team members — $125 per person
On location sessions include professional lighting and a streamlined setup to ensure consistency across all headshots.
• 10 to 15 minute individual headshot session
• 2 professionally edited high resolution images
• Choice of background: white, gray, office environment, or natural setting
• Guided posing for a cohesive, professional look
• Online gallery delivery
Additional images are available for purchase.
• Corporate teams and offices
• Real estate brokerages
• Law firms
• Medical and dental practices
• Tech companies and startups
• Financial and professional service providers
On location corporate headshot sessions are available throughout the Austin metro area.
Corporate and team headshot pricing applies only to on location sessions booked for two or more team members at the same location and time.
Individual professionals seeking headshots or personal branding portraits should refer to the Individual Headshot and Branding Packages, which include extended session time, outfit changes, and a wider variety of images.
Every session — family, lifestyle, branding, or headshot — gets the same relaxed, supportive experience and high-quality results. Here’s what clients say about working with BJ Thompson Photography:
While these video testimonials highlight different types of sessions (branding and headshots), they speak to the full BJ Thompson Photography experience — relaxed sessions, natural posing, and beautiful results. Every client receives the same professional, friendly, and stress-free approach, no matter the type of session.
Marcus shares his experience during a personal branding and headshot photography session and talks about how relaxed, confident, and comfortable he felt throughout the process.
This session was designed to create modern, editorial-style images that reflect personality, presence, and authenticity — not stiff poses or forced expressions.
Client testimonials like this are especially helpful for professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs in Austin and surrounding areas who want branding photos that feel elevated, natural, and true to who they are.


















• Professional lighting and clean, natural edits
• Guidance on posing and expressions
• A relaxed and efficient session experience
• Images that feel polished without looking over edited
No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just professional headshots that look like you at your best.

• A relaxed, efficient session that feels natural and easy
• No stiff or awkward poses — just authentic expression that fits your profession
• Coaching that helps you look confident and camera-ready
• Clean, timeless editing with no heavy filters
• Options for branding, lifestyle, and environmental portraits
• Online gallery with fast delivery
Ready to update your professional image? Contact me to schedule your headshot or branding session or to set up a quick consultation to discuss your goals.
📍 Austin and Round Rock, Texas
📸 https://bjthompson.photography
• Studio
• Your office or business location
• Downtown Austin
• Brushy Creek Lake Park
• Modern architectural backdrops
• Simple outdoor settings with soft natural light
• Clean, modern editing with natural skin tones
• Professional posing and expression coaching
• Flexible indoor or outdoor setups
• Studio brought to your home or workplace if needed
• Fast gallery delivery for business deadlines
• Images designed for branding, business, and professional use
• Headshot sessions available Monday through Sunday by appointment
• Indoor, outdoor, and on-location options across Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park
• Sessions begin promptly and move at a relaxed, professional pace
• $150 retainer required to reserve your session
• Final gallery delivered through a private online gallery
• Most galleries delivered within 5 to 7 business days
• Rush editing available upon request
• Corporate groups may book multiple back-to-back appointments
⭐ "Brigitte with BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography made my 17-year-old daughter feel very relaxed..."
— Debbie H., Senior Portrait Client, Austin TX
⭐ "Brigitte was truly so easy to work with and was accommodating on short notice. So happy we found her and got some amazing photos, and I would highly recommend BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography..."
— Diane J., Family Photo Session, Austin TX
⭐ "Amazing to work with! Found the perfect location and is extremely experienced and professional. Looking forward to working together again..."
— Derek G., Headshot Client, Austin TX
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Please reach us at contact@bjthompson.photography if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Sessions range from 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the package. Longer sessions allow for more outfits, backgrounds, and pose variations.
Absolutely. I guide you through natural prompts so you look confident and approachable with no stiff or awkward poses.
Yes. Every selected image includes clean, professional retouching with natural results.
Yes — choose studio gray, white, black, or an outdoor location. We can also shoot at your workplace.
Solid colors and simple lines photograph best. Avoid busy patterns unless it fits your brand. Bring a few outfit options.
Yes. I serve Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and nearby areas. Travel fees may apply for locations outside Central Texas.
“We don’t do stiff poses or fake smiles. We capture life—in real life.”
Portrait photography serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Central Texas.
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