Austin Headshots and Personal Branding Photography

Professional headshots for individuals, brands, and teams in Austin

Professional headshots and personal branding photography for individuals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, and corporate teams throughout Austin.

Your images should do more than show what you look like. They should communicate confidence, personality, professionalism, and the story behind your brand.

I create polished business headshots, expressive personal branding portraits, and consistent team images for LinkedIn, websites, speaker bios, social media, press features, and marketing materials.

✓ Individual professional headshots

✓ Personal branding photography for entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, Realtors, speakers, and creatives

✓ On-site corporate headshots for teams and growing businesses

✓ Guided posing and expression coaching

✓ Clean, modern, natural retouching

✓ Studio, outdoor, lifestyle, and environmental portrait options

Whether you need one strong headshot, a complete branding image library, or consistent portraits for your entire team, I will plan the session around how and where your images will be used.

👉 Serving Austin professionals, creative businesses, real estate teams, performers, and corporate offices.

MINI HEADSHOT SESSION | $275

A quick, polished headshot update for busy professionals who need a confident, professional image.

• 30-minute guided studio session

• One outfit

• Three professionally retouched high-resolution images

• Private online gallery for image selection

• Posing and expression guidance

• Web-ready and high-resolution files

• Additional images available for purchase

Best for LinkedIn, resumes, company profiles, speaker bios, and other professional platforms that require a polished, current headshot.

✅ Book a Mini Headshot Session

CLASSIC HEADSHOT SESSION | $450 Most Popular

A complete professional refresh with more time, variety, and flexibility for headshots and personal branding photography.

• 60-minute studio or outdoor session

• Up to two outfits

• Eight professionally retouched high-resolution images

• Guided posing and expression coaching

• Private online gallery for image selection

• Web-ready and high-resolution files

• Print release included

• Additional images available for purchase

Best for professionals who need a versatile collection of images for LinkedIn, websites, social media, marketing materials, and personal branding.

✅ Schedule a Classic Headshot Session

PERSONAL BRANDING EXPERIENCE | $695

Colorful personal branding portrait of a gospel singer in Austin.

A personalized branding photography session designed to create a versatile collection of images for your website, social media, marketing, and professional platforms.

• Up to two hours of photography

• Studio, outdoor, or environmental portrait options

• Up to three outfits

• Up to two nearby locations

• 15 professionally retouched images

• Personalized session planning and wardrobe guidance

• Guided posing and expression coaching

• High-resolution and web-ready files

• Private online gallery

• Print release included

Best for entrepreneurs, Realtors, musicians, artists, speakers, creatives, and small-business owners who need a complete library of professional headshots and personal branding images.

✅Plan Your Personal Branding Session

SIGNATURE BRANDING STORY | $995

Rock-inspired musician portrait during an Austin personal branding session.

A comprehensive personal branding experience designed to create a polished, varied image library for long-term marketing use.

• Up to three hours of photography

• Studio, outdoor, lifestyle, and environmental portrait options

• Up to five outfits

• Up to three nearby locations

• 30 professionally retouched images

• Headshots, full-length portraits, detail images, and editorial-style photographs

• Personalized brand planning and wardrobe guidance

• Priority gallery delivery within seven business days

• High-resolution and web-ready files

• Private online gallery

• Print release included

Best for performers, recording artists, authors, established brands, executives, and professionals who need an extensive collection of headshots and branding images for websites, press, social media, advertising, and ongoing marketing.

✅ Create Your Signature Branding Story

CORPORATE HEADSHOTS FOR TEAMS AND BUSINESSES

I provide professional headshot and branding photography for offices, organizations, and growing businesses throughout the Austin area.

With a complete mobile studio setup, I can photograph your team on-site efficiently while maintaining a polished, consistent look across every image.

• Mobile lighting and professional backdrop setup

• Consistent lighting, posing, and image style

• Guided posing for natural, confident results

• Private online gallery for image selection

• Professionally retouched high-resolution and web-ready files

• Options for photographing new hires and future team members

Corporate headshots start at $125 per person. Custom volume pricing is available for larger teams and ongoing business needs.

✅ Get a Quote for Your Team

BOOKING DETAILS

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Session Planning

• A $150 booking fee and signed agreement are required to reserve your session

• Sessions may take place in the studio, outdoors, or at an approved business location

• Outfit changes depend on the selected package and available session time

• Posing and expression guidance are included throughout the session

• Please arrive camera-ready with clean, pressed clothing

Editing and Delivery

• A private proof gallery is provided for image selection

• Selected images receive professional color correction and natural retouching

• Final images are delivered in high-resolution and web-ready formats

• Extensive retouching may require an additional fee

• Travel, parking, studio rental, admission, or permit fees may apply

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BRANDING ADD-ONS

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• Additional professionally retouched images: $40 each

• Five additional images: $175

• Ten additional images: $300

• Additional photography coverage: $350 per hour

• Professional hair and makeup may be arranged for an additional fee

• Studio rental, venue, travel, parking, admission, or permit fees may apply

✅ CHECK BRANDING AVAILABILITY

Where Your Headshot or Branding Session Can Take Place

Your session location should support your profession, personal brand, and the way you plan to use your images.

Available options include:

• Studio sessions with professional lighting and backdrop choices
• Your office, workplace, or business location
• Outdoor locations with soft natural light
• Downtown Austin and modern architectural settings
• Lifestyle locations such as cafés, creative spaces, or work environments
• Environmental portraits that show you in the setting where you work or create

I will help you choose a location that complements your wardrobe, profession, brand personality, and overall image style.

Corporate and team headshots may also be photographed on-site using my complete mobile studio setup.

Real Client Experiences — In Real Life

Signature Branding Story

Professional Headshot Experience

Personal Branding Experience

MARCUS’S BRANDING SESSION EXPERIENCE

Marcus shares how relaxed, confident, and comfortable he felt during his personal branding session with BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography.

His session focused on bold, editorial-style portraits that reflected his personality, presence, and authentic sense of style. With guided posing, encouragement, and a relaxed atmosphere, the experience felt natural rather than stiff or forced.

“Brigitte made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the session, and the final images truly reflected who I am.”

— Marcus

Personal Branding Experience

Professional Headshot Experience

Personal Branding Experience

AMOKE’S BRANDING SESSION EXPERIENCE

Amoke shares her experience during a personal branding session with BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography.

As an aspiring entrepreneur, she wanted portraits that felt polished, confident, and true to her personality. Throughout the session, she felt comfortable, supported, and fully guided while creating images designed to strengthen her professional brand.

Her final portraits reflected both her ambition and authentic personal style, giving her a versatile collection of images for marketing, social media, and future business needs.

Professional Headshot Experience

JOHN’S PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT EXPERIENCE

John shares his experience updating his professional headshots with BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography.

His session was relaxed and fully guided, helping him feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The final portraits were polished, natural, and well suited for LinkedIn, business profiles, websites, and other professional platforms.

Watch John’s testimonial to hear what he thought about the session and his finished images.

Meet Your Austin Headshot Photographer

Professional headshots and personal branding photography for individuals, entrepreneurs, creatives, business owners, and corporate teams throughout Austin.

Your images should do more than show what you look like. They should communicate confidence, personality, professionalism, and the story behind your brand.

I create polished business headshots, expressive personal branding portraits, and consistent team images for LinkedIn, websites, speaker bios, social media, press features, and marketing materials.

✓ Individual professional headshots

✓ Personal branding photography for entrepreneurs, musicians, artists, Realtors, speakers, and creatives

✓ On-site corporate headshots for teams and growing businesses

✓ Guided posing and expression coaching

✓ Clean, modern, natural retouching

✓ Studio, outdoor, lifestyle, and environmental portrait options

Whether you need one strong headshot, a complete branding image library, or consistent portraits for your entire team, I will plan the session around how and where your images will be used.

👉 Serving Austin professionals, creative businesses, real estate teams, performers, and corporate offices.

Headshot & Branding Photography FAQ

Do you offer headshots for teams or companies?

Yes. I provide professional on-location headshots for small teams, corporate offices, and growing businesses throughout the Austin area. I bring professional lighting and backdrop equipment to your workplace and create an organized, efficient process with consistent results across your entire team.

How long does a headshot session take?

Sessions range from 30 minutes to three hours, depending on the selected package, number of outfits, locations, and variety of images needed.

Do you help with posing?

Absolutely. I guide you through natural prompts so you look confident and approachable with no stiff or awkward poses.

Do you retouch the images?

Yes. Every selected image includes professional color correction and natural retouching. My goal is to help you look polished while still looking like yourself.

Can I choose the background?

Yes. Available options may include studio gray, white, or black backgrounds, outdoor locations, environmental settings, or your office or business location. I will help you choose a background that fits your profession and personal brand.

What should I wear for my headshots?

Solid colors, simple layers, and well-fitted clothing work well for traditional professional headshots. For personal branding sessions, bold colors, patterns, accessories, and statement pieces may also work beautifully when they support your brand. Wardrobe guidance is included before your session.

Do you travel to offices or locations?

Yes. I serve Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, and surrounding Central Texas areas. Travel, parking, studio rental, admission, or permit fees may apply depending on the selected location.