San Francisco Headshots & Branding Photography
Fun, natural portraits that look like you.
Beautiful portraits of people who feel uncomfortable in front of the camera.
MOST OF US DO. Great news! Headshots can be fun and creative. We believe you can be proud of your headshot and feel sparkly too. This is why we take care of everything, from styling and selecting the best location, to helping you look your best in front of the camera. Whether you want to show off the vibe of your company or update your LinkedIn profile, we want to make sure you feel comfortable, have a great experience, and look amazing.
The benefits of working with us:
Feel at Ease
We bring positive energy and gentle guidance so you feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Look your Best
We help you choose the right wardrobe and poses for most flattering headshots ever. Plus we naturally retouch them so your face looks so dreamy.
Fast Delivery
Your portraits are delivered digitally in a convenient online gallery within 2 weeks.
Megan Daugherty ~ Artis Ventures ~ San Francisco, CA
"We used Michaela Joy Photography for our company photoshoot and personal C level individual headshots. She was earlier than on time, got everyone feeling comfortable and all of them (30+ people) to cooperate with a big smile on her face! I didn't think it was possible but she got us together and now we have amazing options for our website, etc. Thank you Michaela for all you have done plus some!"
“Michaela is great to work with. She initially came as a referral from a close friend, and we have since used her services twice. On top of being a wonderful photographer, she is highly responsive, punctual, and makes people feel comfortable. I highly recommend her.”
— David Cho ~ Ikona Partners, San Francisco, CA
Headshots & Branding
Portfolio Gallery
Brand Videos
Showcasing you, your team, your vibe.
THE PROCESS
You deserve a great headshot.
Step 1
Contact Us
We start with a call to go over your needs and help select the perfect style & location. We come to you with lighting equipment.
Step 2
The Session - Solo or Team
We encourage you be yourself during the session as we guide you and your team to have fun, and be the real you on camera.
Step 3
Fast Delivery
Your images are delivered to you in a convenient online gallery within 2 weeks. You pick which photos you want retouched.
Meredyth ~ Voice Actor, San Francisco
“Michaela made the entire process incredibly easy for me, from coaching on what outfits to bring that would read well on camera, then making sure that she had a good sense of who I am as a person and what I want to project to the world. Our shoot was top-notch professional but it was also very fun and playful. Since I needed both an office look, an acting headshot, and a social-media look, I was really impressed at how that she was able to capture all those and a few back-ups in just one session!"
Meet Michaela & Tim
Whether you work at Google, got a headshot at a conference from us, or had a full brand session for your start up. We love working with people who have never liked their headshot in the past. We care deeply about our clients, build trust, work quickly, and infuse a bit of silliness into the process to draw out real smiles and confidence. We know how important your online presence is and how a self-confident headshot makes all the difference for your brand and self worth. This is why we take care of styling, posing, and providing a stress free experience so that everyone can feel at ease and at their best.
At Michaela Joy Photography, we know you want to look natural and professional in your headshot & team photos.
We believe that anyone can have stunning headshots without sacrificing their personality.
From large corporate groups, personal branding sessions, or on-location studio setup, we make sure our clients are proud of their headshots. We know how hard it is to feel confident and photogenic in front of the camera, which is why we focus on providing an experience that's actually fun.
Here is how it works. First, we'll have a call to get to know you and your photography needs. We'll help you select the best wardrobe options and prepare for your headshot. During your photo session, we'll encourage natural expressions and provide posing direction that's most flattering. You'll receive your final images in an online gallery within 2 weeks, so you never have to wait long.
Work with us.
Please book a call with us to start your headshot photo session process.
Pick a 30 min time block.
Expect a friendly 15-20 min chat.
Plan to get to know us a little, and share details about your expectations for your photography session, and learn how we can best serve you.
Looking forward to hearing from you,
M&T
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