Jason Ranalli Headshots

I use a different approach when taking headshots of my clients.

• Collaboration is key: I take the time to get to know you and understand your needs
• What starts out as some simple photos, ends up capturing the best version of yourself
• I’m your headshot coach: Instead of merely snapping a button, I’m coaching you into looking your very best
• Be expressive: I specialize in expressions, so I will direct you to try various poses or subtle changes in your facial muscles to capture you best angle
• It’s these nuances that make a headshot go from mediocre to spectacular

I use these methods whether I’m shooting a headshot for auditions or for LinkedIn profiles. You’ll receive a beautiful, professional photo every time.

What my clients say.

“I cannot say enough about my shoot with Jason From the moment I walked into the studio I knew I had made the right choice Finding a great headshot photographer can be difficult Finding one that you click with and can work easily with can be stressful With Jason I found both just came naturally Professional, easy to work with and certainly no stress there If you are looking to update your headshots or corporate look you have found the right one!” More “Not only is he great at taking a good photo, he made me feel comfortable and coached me on how to pose and showed me the images while he took them which allowed me to know the session was going well He took his time, I didn’t feel rushed and he let me change several times into new outfits to try them out

Overall, very pleased with the result! Thank you!” More “Jason was great–he was fun to work with and made the experience collaborative, which was wonderful He definitely knows how to work with actors, so I’d recommend him to anyone looking for a good headshot experience and a fantastic result ” More

Who the heck is this guy?

I am a Philadelphia native who has been a photographer for over 10 years While I love taking pictures, I get the most enjoyment from making my clients look confident and poised, while still coming across as friendly and approachable I specialize in expressions, and those expressions are the heart of my work

When I’m not giving my clients the best headshot they’ve ever had, I’m a husband to a lovely wife and a father of two wonderful kids, a son, and a daughter I root for the Eagles, and you will never see me turn down a cheesesteak I also do my own landscaping around the house, and it looks terrible Thankfully, my camera skills are much better than my green thumb shrubbery skills

What else is there to know about headshots?

Why should I choose you for my headshot?

I would love to shoot as many folks as possible but I realize that styles and needs differ Across the vast landscape of photographers out there I recommend finding the one that A) has work that appeals to you the most and B) is someone you feel comfortable working with

If my work is in line with your own vision then I would love to hear from you It is also important that you feel comfortable with how we’re working because getting a great picture is a true collaboration

Ultimately, I want you to be happy with how you look in your headshot at the end of the day

What separates you from other headshot photographers?

Every photographer has their own style but what really separates my style from most others is: I’m Interested in Your Expressions If you don’t have a compelling expression/pose no outdoor setting with a nice sunset, elaborate makeup, or unique clothing is going to make the shot work I don’t rely on those things to create headshots that draw interest Our focus is nearly always on the expression

I Will Direct and Guide You Most of the folks I shoot are not folks who can command every inch of their face when asked to That is a skill that seasoned actors/models worked hard to achieve My direction comes into play to help you break some of these pieces down, drill them in for a bit then layer them together Some of the techniques you learn for a headshot work far beyond my studio – you keep them in your back pocket

I Believe in Collaboration I realize the success of our shoot is hinged on our collaboration Sure, I could have a client come in, not really talk to them, pose them real quick, say “smile”and have them on their way in ten minutes However, that is going to limit you to the same type of expression you gave when you heard “say cheese” as a little kid A simple two-way dialogue throughout the shoot opens the door to much more genuine expressions

How long does a session take?

The short answer is as much or as little time as we need to capture what you want

The biggest mistake I see other photographers making is not letting folks “warm-up” in front of the camera nor giving them any guidance on how to look What you end up with is not how you naturally look every day but rather an apprehensive deer-in-headlights yearbook style photo that has zero energy

Generally I’ll take as much time as you want to work through this, guide you with expressions and angles that show you as most compelling, work through different garments, etc

I’m more concerned with getting you a top-tier headshot rather than something that looks rushed and cheap

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