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About
The Premier headshot Photographer in the Twin Cities.
Creating a stunning image that reflects who you are is most important to me. I have over 20 years experience and can make sure you walk away with images better than you ever expected.
Whether I'm shooting a single subject, or hundreds of employees, I create a unique and personal photograph that my subjects are proud to show off.
Getting my subjects to relax and be their own beautiful selves, and capturing that in photographs are what I strive for.
Overview
Hired 19 times
6 similar jobs done near you
Background checked
1 employee
40 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 7:00 pmMon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
Top Pro status
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2017
Services offered
Headshot type
Photoshoot location
Photo studio
Outdoors
Office
Home
Physical copies
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
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Melanie H.
May 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael was fantastic to work with for our team headshots. He was responsive, collaborative, and communicated clearly throughout the entire process. He did an excellent job planning the session and explaining what to expect, which made everything run smoothly.
During the shoot, Michael was friendly, professional, and great at putting our team at ease in front of the camera. He also took the time to let each team member review their photos, make adjustments, and retake shots as needed to ensure everyone felt confident with the final results. We highly recommend working with him!
Details: Professional / business • Office • 6 - 10 people • My home, venue, etc.
Headshot Photography
Eric V.
Aug 31, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael did an outstanding job with my head shot! I have had two other experiences getting a head shot with other professional photographers but these experiences always feel like a cattle call and I always walk away feeling like a cow.
Michael has a ton of talent and passion for what he does. My head shot looks amazing. He was so easy to work with and his pricing was spot on.
Thank you Michael! I will be telling everyone I know about your studio.
Corporate Headshots
Angela K.
Jul 13, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Had a head shot produced by Michael and he did a wonderful job. Took about an hour to do, and got the images that afternoon. He took the time to walk through options as to the goal I was looking to output with an image and helped make that happen. Great job all around, highly recommend. Professional, courteous and knowledgeable.
Corporate Headshots
Steve L.
Oct 12, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had Michael do a professional head shot for a business project. He did a wonderful job providing a finished picture that was very professional looking. I was impressed with the time he took with me to find the right combination of background, poses and relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend Michael.
Headshot Photography
Matthew C.
Jul 26, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Michael does a great job discussing options and working with you to figure out the best look for your photos. He has a professional studio and he got me all of my photos back extremely fast! I recommend Michael and he is fun to work with!
Corporate Headshots
Credentials
Background Check
Michael Marren
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$175 to set up setting (location or studio) and $25 for each hero headshot you want me to run through my editing process.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to have a quick phone conversation to get a complete understanding of the expectations of the client and talk about wardrobe, locations and any other options. Then we set the time and date. Create good work. I bring a computer so you will be able to see the images and pick your hero as we shoot. I spend time touching up the hero shots. I will transfer the images electronically to client who review and ok the image(s)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BFA with double major in photography and minor in advertising design. I ran an actor/actress/model headshot studio for many years and have been working as a commercial photographer ever since.
