How Important is your professional headshot? Did you know human beings process visual information, like a headshot, 65,000 times faster than text? Many prospective clients, hiring and casting managers may never take the time to read your carefully crafted LinkedIn profile or resume if they can't get past your headshot.
Whether you are an executive, business owner or an actor, your headshot is the centerpiece of your brand and the essence of your first impression. Manage it with authority and distinction. Did you know your earning power is likely your single largest asset. Seriously.
Whether you are an executive, business owner or an actor, your headshot is the centerpiece of your brand and the essence of your first impression. Manage it with authority and distinction. Did you know your earning power is likely your single largest asset. Seriously.
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Photographing a great headshot is an interactive process of direction, coaching and seeing the results in real time. The quality we'll look to capture is what I call "approachable confidence." Periodically throughout the session we will review the images together so I learn how to best capture your image and you learn how to adjust your body position and expression in real time and feel great with the results.
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Janet O'Connor
Sep 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Wow! What a great time and, more importantly, great result from Damon Bates - he knows the secrets! Damon is a great coach for those who are first or second timers doing head shots and the attention to detail is incredible. My husband had his done and I was so impressed I had to get mine done, too. So professional. The best -
Wow! What a great time and, more importantly, great result from Damon Bates - he knows the secrets! Damon is a great coach for those who are first or second timers doing head shots and the attention to detail is incredible. My husband had his done and I was so impressed I had to get mine done, too. So professional. The best -
Stephen Warshaw
Jun 04, 2021
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Simply put, Damon is the consummate (and personable) professional. After a few hours together, I wound up with 5 different head shots to pick from—all appealing in different ways. Perhaps the best compliment I can pay is one I received recently from a (CEO) client: “ I think your picture on your LinkedIn profile is crazy good. Handsome for sure, but intriguing and contemporary”.
David Dutille
Oct 13, 2020
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Damon can make you look so good. He has the rare ability to master the technical while keeping the experience intimate to achieve a look you just won’t find anywhere else. His work stands out - it’s one of a kind.
He immediately knew just how to set things up to optimize my look. From wardrobe to lights to positioning. His attention to detail was impressive.Then the fun began.
Damon connected with me to help me strike a lot of poses that were comfortable and natural. He’s also armed with a few party tricks For posing that felt a bit odd but worked! I had fun and was happy to be there.
He immediately knew just how to set things up to optimize my look. From wardrobe to lights to positioning. His attention to detail was impressive.Then the fun began.
Damon connected with me to help me strike a lot of poses that were comfortable and natural. He’s also armed with a few party tricks For posing that felt a bit odd but worked! I had fun and was happy to be there.
Kevin O'Connor
Aug 15, 2020
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The absolute best headshots in the business! Damon gave me the best photographs of my life and it was really fun. He explained his process clearly each step of the way, listened really well, and put me at ease with kindness, humor and professionalism. The whole process was efficient and a tremendous value. A great artist and a total pro. A +++.
Tim Fulham
Jan 08, 2019
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Liz Larsen
Jan 04, 2019
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Damon took amazing photos of my band at a recent concert. He made great use of the lighting in the venue, and the shots that he took perfectly captured the emotion of the on-stage live music experience. He is clearly a very versatile photographer with impressive sensibility behind the lens. I highly recommend Damon!
Mona Iorga
Oct 10, 2018
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My husband and I went to Damon for some professional headshots. Although this was a first for us, the entire experience was easy, relaxing and believe it or not, fun. Damon was a true pleasure to work with. The shoot was swift, professional, friendly, and it delivered way past our expectations. We had a great time sorting through the proofs - for once we didn't feel like we had to choose the 'least terrible'- we had many, many excellent choices. We both look natural but fun & energetic. We would happily go back to Damon if we needed additional photos, and would highly recommend him!!!!
Rebecca Greenberg Zeckets
Jul 16, 2018
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My partner and I had an amazing experience working with Damon; I am so pleased that we trusted his process. We both find taking photos unnerving for different reasons, but Damon spoke to our individual concerns and set us both at ease. The most challenging part of the process was selecting our winning head shots among a handful of finalists because even the runner-up looks were better than any headshots than we have ever had.
The make-up artist, Brandon, that Damon brought in to facilitate an executive hair and makeup style was nothing short of a magician - he managed to make sure I still looked
The make-up artist, Brandon, that Damon brought in to facilitate an executive hair and makeup style was nothing short of a magician - he managed to make sure I still looked
Anna Sereiko
Jul 14, 2017
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Damon produced high quality "approachable confidence" headshots for our firm website. We provide professional services to high net worth clients and image is important. Damon's photo sessions are professional, detail oriented yet efficient; he captures the very best of his subjects. We will use Damon again!
Roanne Neuwirth
Aug 12, 2016
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We have found that working with Damon is a phenomenal experience. His photos are extremely high quality, very professional and he understands how important these images are to representing our brand. He also is skilled at capturing people’s personality and spark, which makes the images communicate more powerfully and effectively than run-of-the-mill head shots.
I also very much appreciate how expert Damon is at working with the people he photographs, in a way that is engaging and enjoyable to those participating, while also respectful of their time and what matters to them in creating their
I also very much appreciate how expert Damon is at working with the people he photographs, in a way that is engaging and enjoyable to those participating, while also respectful of their time and what matters to them in creating their
