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Headshots & Branding

Professional Headshots & Personal Branding

I specialize in professional headshots and personal branding photography for entrepreneurs, executives, and creative professionals throughout Connecticut. Every session is personalized to highlight your best features and give you images that represent who you are and what you do.

Why Professional Headshots Are Essential
Your headshot is often the first impression you make on a potential client or employer, making it a critical part of your personal branding. A strong one communicates professionalism and builds trust before you’ve said a word. I work with each client to make sure their images convey the right qualities for their industry and the audience they’re trying to reach.

Not sure if it’s time for a new one? Here are seven signs you need a new headshot.

Studio & On-Location Sessions

Studio Sessions

My Newington studio is a controlled environment where I can shape the light and background to suit your brand and industry. It’s a great fit for individual professionals, executives, and corporate groups looking for consistency across a team.

On-Location Sessions

On-location sessions are available for clients who want images that reflect their professional environment or a specific aesthetic. These sessions work especially well for personal branding, giving you a broader gallery of images that can be used across LinkedIn, your website, and other platforms. Note that on-location sessions carry an additional fee to cover travel and equipment.

Corporate Headshots & Business Photography

A good corporate headshot is a reflection of your business that introduces you to potential clients and partners before you’ve even met. I take the time to direct each person individually, finding the angles and expressions that highlight their best features and bring some personality to the frame. Sessions are available at my Newington studio or on-site at your location, and I can accommodate anything from a single updated headshot to a full team.

Personal Branding Photography

Personal branding sessions are an opportunity for entrepreneurs and individuals to tell the story of their brand. These sessions include a variety of poses and settings that showcase your personality and professional environment, giving you a gallery of images you can pull from across your website, social media, and marketing materials.

What to Expect During Your Headshot Session

A lot of people walk into a headshot session a little nervous and walk out surprised by what they see. I take the time to direct you through the process so you feel at ease and know exactly what to do in front of the camera.

1. Pre-Session Consultation

Every headshot and branding session begins with a thorough consultation where we discuss your goals, the scope of the session, your wardrobe, and the overall aesthetic you wish to achieve. This planning phase is crucial as it helps align our vision and ensures that the photos we capture meet your expectations and needs.

2. Photography Session

Conducted in our fully-equipped photography studio with state-of-the-art lighting and technology, or on location, each session is structured to create a relaxed atmosphere where you can feel comfortable in front of the camera. I utilize a variety of backgrounds and lighting setups to complement your appearance and the image you wish to project.

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3. Post-Session Processing

After the photo shoot, each image is professionally edited to ensure the highest quality. Clients receive a digital gallery where they can view and select their images. The final selected images are then finely retouched, providing you with stunning images that enhance your professional image and can be used across all media.

Let’s Update Your Headshot

Sixteen years of portrait photography has given me a deep understanding of how to work with people in front of a camera. I know how to put people at ease, find their best angles, and deliver images that are polished without feeling stiff. If you’ve been putting off updating your headshot, I can’t wait to get you in front of the camera.

What My Clients Are Saying

I take pride in making every client feel confident and at ease. Here’s what some of them had to say about their experience.

Kara Pacelia

Kristen did an amazing job taking my headshots! Everything was so easy and the communication was great. Her new studio is fantastic and you can tell she puts alot of effort and planning to personalize every experience to the particular client. I would highly recommend Flash Lady Photography for anyone looking for professional pictures. I would certainly not hesitate to use her again!

Betsy Cabral

Kristin is fantastic! She made me feel very comfortable during the photo shoot and listened to my requests. I typically don’t like pictures of me but she worked miracles and they are awesome!

Alex Obert

Needed headshots and am super glad I worked with Kristin on short notice. A cozy, professional setting as we worked together on specifics and I got wonderful options. Highly recommend!

Kristine Hopp

I recently had Kristin take headshots for my new business. I told Kristin in advance of the session that she would have her work cut out for herself because I was THE most unphotogenic person ever! Boy did she prove me wrong! I was absolutely thrilled with the headshots Kristin took. From ease of booking, to offering suggestions for what and what not to wear, to providing thorough communication and explanation during the shoot, Kristin could not have been more professional. My proofs were ready very quickly and I couldn’t have been happier. 

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