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Austin Portrait Photographer 512-387-7269

BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography 
Austin TX

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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.


I create polished, natural portraits for LinkedIn, websites, speaker bios, press features, social media, and marketing materials. Every session includes posing guidance, expression coaching, professional retouching, and planning based on how your images will be used.


Sessions are available in my Cedar Park studio, outdoors, at your office, or at another approved Austin-area location.


MINI HEADSHOT SESSION | $275

Professional studio headshot of an Austin businessman in a navy suit.

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 | $375 Most Popular

Austin professional headshot of woman in navy blazer with natural smile on studio gray backdrop

A complete professional headshot session with additional time, outfit variety, and image options. 


• 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 | $500

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, when travel time allows 

• 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 | $695

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

Austin professional headshot collage featuring six business portraits.

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


Check Headshot Availability

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

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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.

Featured Headshots & Personal Branding Portraits in Austin


    Real Client Experiences — In Real Life

    Marcus’s Personal Branding Experience

    John’s Professional Headshot Experience

    Marcus’s Personal Branding Experience

     

    MARCUS’S BRANDING SESSION EXPERIENCE


     Marcus wanted bold, editorial-style portraits that reflected his personality and sense of style. With guided posing and a relaxed atmosphere, he felt confident throughout the session and received images that felt authentic 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

    Amoke’s Personal Branding Experience

    John’s Professional Headshot Experience

    Marcus’s Personal Branding Experience

     

    AMOKE’S BRANDING SESSION EXPERIENCE


     Gospel singer Amoke wanted polished, expressive portraits that reflected her personality, music, and professional image. Her session included clear posing guidance and a relaxed atmosphere, resulting in a versatile collection for promotion, social media, and future creative projects. 



    John’s Professional Headshot Experience

    John’s Professional Headshot Experience

    John’s Professional Headshot Experience

     

    JOHN’S PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT EXPERIENCE


     John updated his professional headshots for LinkedIn, websites, and business profiles. His session was relaxed and fully guided, resulting in polished, natural portraits that still looked like him. 

    👉 Trusted by professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and growing teams throughout Austin.


    ⭐ “Amazing to work with! Brigitte found the perfect location and was extremely experienced and professional. I’m looking forward to working together again.”

    — Derek G., Headshot Client, Austin, Texas


    ➡️ See more client experiences and reviews


    ⭐ Ready for your own five-star headshot or branding experience?

    👉 Check Headshot & Branding Availability

    Meet Your Austin Headshot Photographer

     

    I’m Brigitte Thompson, the photographer behind BJ Thompson In Real Life Photography. I personally guide every client through planning, wardrobe, location selection, posing, and final image delivery.


    My goal is to create polished, professional portraits that still feel natural and true to you. Whether you need one strong headshot or a complete branding image library, I will help you feel comfortable and confident throughout the session.


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


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    Headshot & Branding Photography FAQ

     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. 


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


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


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


     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. 


     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. 


     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. 


     The number depends on the desired image variety, setup, and schedule. For larger teams, I create an organized photography schedule to keep the process efficient and minimize disruption to your workday. Contact me with your estimated team size for a custom quote and timeline. 


    A headshot session focuses primarily on polished portraits of your face and upper body for LinkedIn, company profiles, resumes, and speaker bios. A personal branding session creates a broader image library that may include multiple outfits, locations, full-length portraits, lifestyle images, and environmental photographs for websites, social media, marketing, and press use. 


     Yes. I provide on-location corporate headshots throughout the Austin area using professional lighting and backdrop equipment. This allows your team to receive consistent, polished portraits without leaving the workplace. Add an answer to this item.


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