Frequently Asked Questions

Simple, solid colors tend to work best. Avoid busy patterns or fine stripes, as they can be distracting in photos. For business headshots, a popular choice is a solid, cool-toned dress shirt paired with a darker jacket. Many men these days skip the tie — but if a tie fits your brand or personal style, it's always a good option.

For artists, musicians, and creatives, wear something that reflects your personality and aligns with your creative identity. If you're unsure, I'm always happy to offer guidance or make specific suggestions based on your session goals.

For most individual business portrait sessions, final images are delivered within 3–4 days of your photo selection. Turnaround may vary depending on the number of images selected and the level of retouching requested. If revisions are needed after the initial retouching, please allow a few additional days.

For this reason, I recommend scheduling your session at least two weeks in advance of when you'll need your final images. All completed files are delivered via online transfer or email.

Yes — my studio is located in the Newmarket Mills in Downtown Newmarket, NH. I'm also available for on-location sessions throughout the Seacoast and beyond.

AI headshot tools have gotten good enough that some people find them useful for certain purposes. What they can't do is put someone at ease in front of a camera, read a room, or make a judgment call about light and expression in real time. The images they produce are also composites built from other people's photos, not actual photographs of you.

For a LinkedIn profile update, that may be fine. For a law firm's website, a speaking engagement bio, or anything where you're asking someone to trust you before they've met you, I think it matters that the photo is actually you.

As the photographer, I retain the copyright to the images I create, but your session fee includes a broad usage license covering most professional and promotional purposes — websites, social media, printed materials, email marketing, on-site signage, and local or regional advertising.

Some higher-visibility uses — such as billboards, product packaging, national advertising, or advertising outside New England — may require additional licensing. If you're ever unsure whether a particular use is covered, just ask.

My standard service area covers the NH Seacoast — Portsmouth, Dover, Exeter, Hampton, Newmarket, and surrounding towns. I'm available throughout New England for larger engagements; travel time beyond the Seacoast will be factored into the quote.

Absolutely. If you need headshots or portraits at multiple locations — whether on the same day or spread over time — I'm happy to accommodate. Travel and setup time will be factored into the quote, and I'll work with you to make sure everything stays consistent across settings.

I don't, but I'd be more than happy to recommend some of my talented colleagues who do!

They aren't my specialty, but I'm happy to discuss such work!

For most individual portrait sessions, payment is due in full at the time of the session. For larger bookings ($500 and up), a 50% booking retainer is required to secure your date and time. Once the retainer is received, your session is confirmed and the date is held exclusively for you. The remaining balance is due before delivery of your finished images.

Cash, check, credit card, and gift card.