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Theatrical & Commercial Headshots

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A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a man with dark hair, a mustache, and a wide smile, wearing a gray shirt and a black t-shirt underneath, against a green background.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a man with dark, wavy hair and a slight smile, wearing a blue button-up shirt over a white T-shirt, against a reddish-orange background.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with red hair and fair skin looking at the camera with a soft smile, resting her chin on her hand, wearing a black sheer top with a fur cuff.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with short dark curly hair, brown eyes, and light skin, wearing a black blazer and earrings, against a warm background.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with black curly hair and glasses, wearing a white shirt and a patterned cardigan, standing in front of a red background.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with long brown hair and olive skin wearing a sleeveless red dress with a plunging neckline, smiling against a warm beige background.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with dark hair styled in a bun and loose bangs, wearing makeup with pink lipstick, and a black top, smiling gently in front of a reddish-brown background.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with dark hair styled in a high ponytail, wearing a yellow shirt with orange flower patterns, smiling at the camera against a plain background.

Editorial/Creative

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A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with red hair, wearing a black top, standing against a pink background, smiling and posing with her hand on her hip.
A Los Angeles portrait of a man with dark, wavy hair styled in a shaggy cut, dressed in a black suit jacket over a white shirt, appears to be in motion with one arm extended and hand open, against a background with red and teal lighting.
A Los Angeles portrait of person in black pants and a colorful, patterned long-sleeve top poses on the floor with one knee and one hand on the ground, holding a mirror reflecting their face and hand. The image features dramatic red and blue lighting.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with long, wavy hair, looking upward with her hand touching her face and her lips slightly parted.
A woman with curly dark hair sitting on a black armchair with a white faux fur throw, holding a cartoonish black-and-white storage box with eyes painted on it. She is in a room decorated with giraffe-themed cardboard figures, framed art, and posters
Ballet dancer in a pose with one leg raised, arms above head, in a studio or practice space, wearing a sleeveless leotard and pointe shoes, black and white photograph.
A Los Angeles portrait of a man dressed in a blue suit with a tie, sitting with arms crossed in front of colorful curtains, looking down, wearing a watch.
A Los Angeles headshot portrait of a woman with long dark hair, wearing a black top and blue jeans, is sitting on a chair in front of a pink flowering branch, illuminated by bright lighting and a lens flare.

Studio Portrait Sessions

    • $700

    • 20-40 high res JPEG images with 3 retouches.

    • Unlimited Looks

    • Turnaround within 1 week

    • $1200

    • 40-60 high res JPEG images with 5 retouches.

    • Unlimited Looks

    • Turnaround within 2 weeks

  • Please contact me so I may understand the scope the scope of your project.

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Client Reviews

“I loved my portraits from Ian. He captured my personality and did it in a flattering way 10/10 recommend. “

— Teresa Lo , comedian/small business owner

“Fantastic photographer across the board.

His studio headshots capture the subject perfectly in the way they envision themselves. Ian is a great lead when it comes to posing or choosing colors but will still default to exactly what you want.

He's also SO quick with galleries and edits. Thank goodness.”

— Corinne Decost, actress

“Ian made me look so beautiful and charming it has actually convinced others of such. People TRUST me now. They let me watch their dogs, kids, cats even! They have no idea what I’m plotting… and they never will, because these headshots are so dang cute. 🥰”

— Shelby Quinn, comedian/filmmaker
Silhouette of a person jumping in a field during sunset with a bright sun behind.
A woman with long red hair posing with one arm raised inside a building with large open windows, overlooking a city skyline and an overcast sky.
A man in a black suit and tie is crouching on the floor in a neon-lit tunnel, holding a weapon and looking intensely at the camera.
A woman with red hair wearing cat ears, mid-laugh with eyes closed outdoors on a sunny day.
A young man with dark hair lying on a bed, wearing green satin pajamas, resting his head on his hand, in a room with green lighting, a window with multiple panes showing a dark outside sky, and string lights on the headboard.
A man in a light blue shirt and dark blue pants sitting in a leather armchair, looking at his reflection in a large mirror beside him.
Female model posing in front of a wall with patterned shadows cast from a window, wearing black pants, a colorful top, and a black vest, with bold blue eye makeup.

FAQ

  • Yes, a non-refundable 50% deposit and signed photo agreement is required to hold the shoot date.

  • Great question! I rent from a studio in Burbank, CA right next to Costco/bermuda triangle of AMCs. I’m open to other locations, studios and travel (subject to different pricing).

  • I estimate deliverables within one 1-2 weeks of the photoshoot depending on scope. If there is any predicted delay due to workload/travel, I’ll inform you.

    Same for retouches after selection has been made.

    Rush delivery is available as an add-on depending on my availability.

  • A “look” is a general backdrop/clothing setup. A jacket on/off? No sweat, same look.

    I offer unlimited looks within timeframe booked. An hour session is typically 1-3 looks.

  • Ah, the classic question! I consider headshots for the primary use of acting/business, while portraits are more styled/branding/editorial in nature.

    Literally, headshots focus mostly focus on the head while portraits may be full body/props/set pieces/etc.

    I start with both at the same pricing, though portraits may be subject to different pricing based on the project’s needs. Contact me if you want a quote.

  • I can provide referrals for artists I’ve worked with before, but booking/rates are between you and them. I do not provide bundle deals at this time.

    Dudes can (and should!) rock makeup too! It only makes the final product look better. You can “get away” without it, but you get what you invest in.

  • All “proof” images are delivered as high-resolution JPEGs via Pixieset gallery. These images are lightly edited in Lightroom (mostly exposure/color balancing) with the best selects culled.

    Based on your package, you get a few complimentary retouches which may be selected from the Pixieset Gallery.

    Sorry, no RAW/unedited images provided.

  • Through Photoshop and Lightroom, I manually use frequency separation techniques with light dodge/burn as needed.

    This adjusts some imperfects including removal of blemishes, lightly smoothes skin texture, removes flyaway hairs and naturally blends your skin tone. No extreme edits such as changing hair color, body type, etc.

    The goal is to capture you naturally, looking like yourself on your best day.

  • Yup! Additional retouches are available at $50 per image. Turnaround time is based on my availability.

  • 99% of the time, no!

    There is some rare assistance needed to remove distracting objects such as a lightswitch, exit sign etc, but only as a tool when required. This is considered ethical and only with Adobe programs.

    All of my retouching is done manually through Photoshop and Lightroom.

  • I do not offer any discounts at this time.

  • Sure! As long as they are respectful and don’t interfere with the photoshoot, feel free to bring your partner/best friend/archnemesis.

  • Unlimited, perpetual usage for self-promotion and professional purposes.

    Basically, whatever you want as long as you aren’t reselling the image.

    This is specifically for headshots, not necessarily for other studio work (branding, album covers, etc).

  • Up to you and your representation’s preferences! I provide a generic styling/prep guide after booking is confirmed.

    I’m happy to make some suggestions if you bring alternate wardrobe options on-site based on the background/lighting/etc.

  • The Apartment (1960)

    All That Jazz (1979)

    But I’m A Cheerleader (1999)

    Challengers (2024)

  • Please contact me for a custom quote based on your needs.

  • Yup! Every project needs/usage vary and subject to different pricing than standard headshots. Contact me for a quote.

  • Unless myself or the shared studio space are already booked, I am most likely available.

  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance will forfeit the deposit but no additional charges apply.

    Cancellations within 24 hours may be charged in full.

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A man in a blue shirt and tie standing in an industrial-style room with large windows, a chandelier, a mirror, a chair, and various objects scattered around, appearing to set up or clean the space.