Austin Portrait Photographer 512-387-7269
Austin Portrait Photographer 512-387-7269
Your headshot is often the first impression people have of you — on LinkedIn, your website, company bio, or marketing materials. A strong professional headshot builds trust, confidence, and credibility before you ever say a word.
⭐ Trusted by Austin professionals for modern, natural headshots that elevate LinkedIn profiles and personal brands.
Choose the session that fits your goals.
Limited studio availability each month — book early to secure your spot.

A quick, polished update for busy professionals
Perfect for professionals who need a fresh, polished headshot fast.
Best for LinkedIn, resumes, and quick updates

Your complete professional refresh — variety, flexibility, confidence
Ideal for professionals who want variety and flexibility.
Perfect for LinkedIn, websites, speaker bios, and marketing

Personal branding images that elevate your entire online presence
Designed for entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners who want cohesive branding images.
Best for personal brands, content creation, and websites

Consistent, professional headshots for modern teams
On location headshots that keep your brand looking polished and cohesive.
Custom quotes based on team size
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.
Featured Photo: A bold, modern studio portrait showcasing confidence, style, and authentic personal branding.
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.
Siena talks about her senior portrait session at UT Austin and how relaxed, natural, and confident she felt throughout the experience. Her images captured her personality and style in a modern, authentic way. A great review for families looking for senior portraits in Austin or Round Rock.
Amoke shares her experience working with BJ Thompson Photography for her branding portrait session in Austin TX. She felt confident, supported, and relaxed throughout the process. Her images elevated her brand and showcased her authentic personality. Perfect testimonial for anyone seeking modern branding photography in Austin or Round Rock.
John shares his experience getting professional headshots with BJ Thompson Photography in Austin TX. He felt comfortable and confident during the session and loved the polished, natural results. His new headshots improved his online presence on LinkedIn and professional platforms. A strong review for business professionals seeking modern headshots in Austin.
Whether you need a LinkedIn headshot, business website photo, personal branding images, or team headshots, I’ll help you create photos that feel confident, professional, and authentic.
✔ No awkward posing — fully guided
✔ Natural professional retouching included
✔ Fast turnaround (most galleries delivered in 5 to 7 business days)
✔ Serving Austin, Round Rock, and Cedar Park










• Studio
• Your office or business location
• Downtown Austin
• Austin outdoor parks
• Modern architectural backdrops
• Simple outdoor settings with soft natural light
• Clean, natural editing with realistic skin tones
• Guided posing so you look confident and relaxed
• Studio and on location options
• Fast gallery delivery
• Headshots designed specifically for business and branding use
No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just professional images that actually look like you — at your best.
• 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
I’m an Austin headshot photographer specializing in clean, modern professional headshots and personal branding photography for business owners, entrepreneurs, creatives, and corporate professionals. My sessions are relaxed and fully guided so you never feel awkward in front of the camera — while delivering polished, high quality images that help you stand out online and in person.
Sessions are available in studio or on location throughout Austin, Round Rock, and surrounding Central Texas.
⭐ "Brigitte with BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography made my 17-year-old daughter feel very relaxed..."
— Debbie H., Senior Portrait Client, 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.
BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography
Austin, Texas
Portrait photography serving Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, and Central Texas.
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Austin Portrait Photographer
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