We are a portrait and editorial studio known for our unique eye for color and styling.

We are located in the sunny Mission of San Francisco, CA.

  • a welcoming atmosphere + your favorite tunes + tea = relax and be yourself

  • find YOUR LOOK through playful experimentation, posing + expression coaching. Take home good-looking photos that reflect how you see yourself and your brand.

  • further express your personality, or your business brand, through wardrobe styling and tailored backdrop color

  • review photos as we shoot. Love something you’re seeing? We’ll shoot more of that!

  • be in the flow and have fun crafting your brand-new visual identity!

Personal Branding Session

Headshots Day

Headshots Days are streamlined studio sessions offered a few times a year, perfect if you’re looking for a refreshed, polished headshot without a fully custom setup. They are designed to make high-quality studio sessions more accessible. The setup is shared across the day, but the experience is not rushed. You get thoughtful lighting, live preview, and the same level of care and direction I bring to all my work.

Each Headshots Day features a Backdrop Color of the Day, a single backdrop color used for all sessions that day. If you’re looking for a more customized experience (specific lighting, multiple background colors, or creative direction), take a look at the Q&A and fill out the inquiry form on this page.

Q&A

  • Sessions are relaxed, guided, and efficient. We use professional studio lighting (Profoto lights, the industry standard in editorial and advertising) to create soft, flattering light.

    If you’re camera-shy, you’re in good hands. Most people are! We’ll guide you through poses and expressions, help you adjust hair or accessories, and keep an eye on small details like folded collars and unwanted stains.

    With our live preview system, you can see images as we go. Notice a pose and angle that feels the most natural and confident? We’ll shoot more of that!

    There will be unlimited hot tea, your favorite music playing on the speaker, clear direction and positive feedback from us the whole time. All you need to do is relax, get into the flow, and have fun being yourself! A brand new visual identity is just a natural byproduct ;)

    • Each session is up to 45 minutes total. Actual shooting time is usually around 20 minutes. Arriving on time with makeup already done will give us the most shooting time.

    • You’re welcome to bring multiple looks. I recommend 1–2 outfits. If you want more variety, layers and accessories are great for quick changes without eating into shoot time too much.

    • Wear makeup that feels like you. I recommend arriving with makeup already done and bringing it for quick touch-ups.

  • Backdrop Color of the Day

    • 2026 Jan 8, Thur: Ivory

    • 2026 Jan 9, Fri: Ivory

    Details

    • Ivory is a soft, warm white that photographs beautifully and works well across different uses.

    • If enough people request the same non-Ivory color, I can switch the Backdrop Color of the Day for one of the two days. Currently available colors: Ivory, Pink, Orangy-Yellow, Light Blue, Deep Blue, Lavender (maybe unavailable), Red (maybe unavailable). More colors can be requested with advanced notice.

  • Standard Retouching is included with all delivered images:

    • Color, contrast, and sharpness

    • Minor skin blemishes

    • Minor clothing distractions such as lint or stains

    Your session includes 2 images with Standard Retouching, with the option to purchase additional images or request Extensive Retouching on shooting day.

    • For Headshots Day, the background color stays the same for the entire day. Please double check that the Backdrop Color of the Day on your shooting day aligns with your preference.

    • We use professional seamless paper, commonly seen in editorial and advertising for its clean, consistent color.

    Optional Customization:

    • You can have two different background colors and additional shooting timefor an additional fee.

    • Requests for specific Backdrop Color of the Day are welcome and will be considered for future Headshots Days.

    • For a fully customized experience — specific lighting, props or wardrobe styling, and creative direction, please fill out the inquiry form on this page for a more customized session.

    • Pricing varies by date. Please inquire for the rate on your preferred shooting day.

    • If you refer a friend, you’ll each receive $30 off plus a $50 image credit. The shoots don’t need to happen at the same time. You may sometimes see a promotional code that gives $15 off plus a $50 credit toward additional images when mentioned at booking. These promotions can stack for up to $45 off plus $100 in image credit per person. You can sign up for early access to future sessions and discounts.

Teams & Companies

We offer on-location headshots for teams and companies of any size. Choose from our studio backdrops or use your office environment as the background.

Want to add on stylized photos to showcase your company culture? Let us know in the form.