FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Headshots 1 look: $195 2 looks: $299 Model Portfolio 5 looks: $500 Corporate Events Half day (4 hours): $1,650 Full day (8 hours): $2,500 Includes 1 assistant
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My process is designed to make you feel confident, prepared, and completely camera-ready—whether it’s your very first headshot or one of many. Personal Consultation We’ll connect briefly by phone or email before your shoot so I can understand exactly what you need—actor headshots, corporate portraits, a LinkedIn refresh, or a full team session. I’ll help you feel clear and confident before you even step in front of the camera. Pre-Shoot Styling Guidance I personally guide you on wardrobe, hair, makeup, and location choices. Studio, Central Park, or your office—we choose what best supports your goals and personal brand. The Photo Session At my Upper West Side studio or on location, I work closely with you using expert, fashion-inspired lighting and clear direction to create natural, confident, and polished images. Sessions are relaxed, efficient, and supportive—you’re never left guessing what to do. Immediate Image Review Most of the time, we review your images together right after the shoot—often before you even leave. You’ll see your photos immediately and select your favorites with my guidance. Fast Turnaround & Beautiful Retouching In most cases, your professionally retouched images are delivered the same day. Retouching is clean, natural, and flattering—enhanced but never overdone—so you look like the best version of yourself.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I studied Fine Art and Graphic Design at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, where I developed a strong foundation in lighting, composition, and visual storytelling. Those technical and creative skills now inform every session I photograph, allowing me to create polished, confident headshots and portraits that feel natural, modern, and timeless. But my greatest influence was my father—a renowned black-and-white war photographer in China. He worked with film, in full manual, capturing raw, emotional moments in some of the most intense environments. Watching him taught me not just how to use a camera, but how to photograph with purpose, with feeling—with heart. That deep, early education shaped my entire approach. Today, whether I’m shooting a corporate headshot, actor portfolio, or personal branding session, I bring the same focus: to capture not just what you look like—but who you are.