Although I am headshot photographer in Raleigh, I realize that my portfolio and my pricing may not work for everyone. So I have created a list of other photographers in the Raleigh market that I know well enough to have coffee with and many of whom are stored in my phone as a contact.

Would I like for you to hire me to do your headshot? Yes! But only if you like my work, my pricing fits your budget and after having a conversation that you feel I’m the right choice for you. It’s your decision and an important one.

Finding a photographer for a headshot may seem like a simple task and it can be. However, a professional headshot is critical for your online presence especially in your professional life like LinkedIn. That’s a key reason that you don’t want to take getting a new headshot as just something to check off as completed. A professional headshot is one of the most affordable ways to project the business side of you online or offline. It’s not something to take too lightly.

When searching for a headshot photographer, there are several things to consider:

1) How much of their business is headshots? In other words, are headshots a core specialty area.
2) How do you feel about the initial conversation with the photographer?
3) How do you like the work of one photographer compared to another?
4) Does the pricing fit into your budget and are you willing to spend a little more if it doesn’t quite fit?
5) Is post production editing included in the price you are paying or is it extra?
6) Is the photographer homebased, mobile or works out of a studio in a business district? Does that matter to you?

Here’s a list of several Raleigh area photographers to consider for your professional headshot:
To the best of my knowldege, every photographer below offers headshots for between $100 to $200+ which is a popular price range for individual headshots in the Raleigh area.
David Williams (Me)
Lindsay Aikman
John Van Ness
Kevin Seifert
Rich Gorberg
Catherine Davis
Stephen Alexander

If you decide that one of my contacts above is a better fit for your professional headshot, please be sure to tell them that you found them via David Williams.

Below, you’ll find my individual headshot pricing for our North Raleigh studio ( Subject to change see this page to verify graphic. Last Updated July 2018 )

We are passionate about what we do and operate a client centric business. You can see that have earned over 100 Five Star Reviews on Google.

Here’s a review from Teresa H.
“Truly a great experience! David is great to work with, he finds the most flattering angles for photos! He shoots so many great shots it’s hard to choose which ones you want. The retouch is so subtle. I also recommend teaming up with Kate Leser when you have your photos done! She’s a great resource for makeup tips, clothes choices, and on-site during the shoot to pay attention to the small details like collars and necklaces. Thanks DWPPC for a great result! Teresa”

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Headshot For LinkedIn Profile Picture

A professional headshot is one of the most powerful and affordable pieces of your personal brand. The image on the left is of a lady who came into our North Raleigh Studio for the purpose of updating her LinkedIn profile picture. In her case, she didn’t have a picture on her LinkedIn profile at all. Honestly, as a photographer, I had rather see someone with the default no picture LinkedIn image than a terrible phone shot that is not well lit and grainy looking. Phone shots have their place and some phone shots are better than others, but as a general rule, when it comes to LinkedIn and other professional uses of a headshot, it is really best to get a real professional headshot taken by a photographer with proven results.

Some people get the value of a professional headshot and want to represent themselves in the best manner possible. Other people either have not slowed down long enough to make it happen or they just don’t see the value in today’s digital age in having a true professional take their headshot. “My spouse can use my phone with me standing against the living room wall and it’ll be a nice shot.” With that in mind, think about this concerning the image on the left: It was shot in studio against a pure white background with two studio lights for the background and the side of the subjects face and two additional studio lights from the front and it was shot with a professional camera and professional lens plus post production editing was done on the image for optimal results. I’m sorry, but a phone shot against the living room wall is just not going to cut it for those who really care about their professional image. Your headshot is your brand.

In the Raleigh market, there are lots of great headshot photographers that charge between $100 and $250 to get a nice professional headshot taken and delivered. If someone is shopping for something below $100, they can go with a part-time photographer who has a day job or go to JcPenney Portrait Studio (now that Sears Portrait Studio is gone).  But for $100 to $250 and those that are serious about their professional image, there are lots of full time professionals in Raleigh.

Of course, if you are reading this on my blog, I hope to at least be a photographer that you consider for your professional headshot and ultimately the one you select if you like my work and find my pricing to be a fit for your budget. FYI, I’m not $250 for a headshot. Just click the button below for more details or call me at 919.723.8453.

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