Professional Headshots & Personal Branding Portraits
Professional Portraits That Make You Look Confident, Current, and Credible.
Elevated headshots and personal branding portraits for professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who want to look polished without looking awkward, stiff, or overly posed. In other words, trust this process to someone that can help you look your best.
The Right Image Builds Confidence Before the Conversation Starts.
Why Your Image Matters
Your headshot is often your first introduction. The wrong portrait creates the wrong impression. Your professional image should reflect the confidence, experience, and credibility you bring to your work today.
Our Job Is To Make Looking Natural Feel Easy.
A Better Headshot Experience
Most people aren’t naturally comfortable in front of a camera. That’s alright. You don’t need to be. Throughout the session, you will be guided through posture, expression, positioning, and small adjustments that make a noticeable difference. We don’t intend to force you into a generic pose. We help you look confident, approachable, and like the best version of yourself.
From planning the right wardrobe to selecting your strongest final images, every part of the process is designed to feel clear, efficient, and comfortable.
Confident. Current. Credible.
Professional Portraits Built Around What You Actually Need.
Headshot Options
Not every professional needs the same kind of session. We will help you choose the right approach based on how the photographs will be used, the number of people involved, and the range of images you need.
Individual Headshots
For professionals who need a current, polished portrait for LinkedIn, company websites, speaking profiles, press, and professional marketing.
These sessions focus on creating a small selection of strong, versatile images that feel confident, approachable, and natural.
Best for:
LinkedIn, company biographies, job searches, speaking engagements, press features, and professional profiles.
Starting at $795
Personal Branding Portraits
For entrepreneurs, consultants, creatives, real estate professionals, and business owners who need more than a traditional headshot.
These sessions create a broader collection of portraits and content that can be used across your website, social media, email marketing, advertising, and brand materials.
Best for:
Websites, social media, marketing campaigns, content libraries, launches, and thought leadership.
Starting at $1,200
Teams and Companies
For businesses that need professional, consistent portraits of their leadership, employees, or entire team.
Sessions can be photographed at your office, on location, or with a portable studio setup. We can also establish a repeatable visual standard for future hires.
Best for:
Leadership teams, company directories, websites, proposals, annual reports, and internal communications.
Quote based on client needs
Trusted by Professionals, Businesses, and Global Brands.
Experience Matters
For more than two decades, South Atlanta Photography has created portraits and commercial images for professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, organizations, and internationally recognized brands.
“I usually hate having my picture taken, but Stephen made the entire process comfortable and easy. He gave clear direction, helped me relax, and created images that actually felt like me.”
— Lauren S.
Southside Speech Therapy
Peachtree City, GA
“Thank you so much for being amazing! I think the consensus is that everyone LOVED their pictures and I noticed that word got around because even those that had initially been wary of getting their headshots, ended up being delighted, so thank you again!”
— Patrizia F.
Lufthansa Cargo AG
Chicago, IL
“Stephen was such a pleasure! He set up everything and made the process smooth and painless. If you are looking for easy and professional portraits look no further… This is YOUR guy..”
— Rhett J.
Tonya Jones Group
Trilith, Fayetteville, GA
Experience includes work with national brands, public figures, local businesses, corporate teams, and organizations throughout Atlanta and beyond. Below are a few of the many recognized brands and businesses we have had the pleasure of working with:
Edward Jones, Lufthansa Cargo AG, Mercedes Benz, Peachtree Oral and Facial Surgery, The Southern Credit Union, The Tara School at Serenbe, Yamaha, YMCA of Metro Atlanta
New Clients Often Want to Know
Ultimately you do. You will be guided through the selection process. We will look for the strongest expression, posture, connection, and overall fit for how you plan to use the photographs. After narrowing down the images, we deliver a gallery for your final decision, before we move forward with retouching.
Who chooses the final images?
What should I wear for my headshot?
Before your shoot day, you will receive a detailed wardrobe guide to help plan your outfit(s). We always recommend you choose clothing that fits well, feels like you, and makes sense for how the image will be used. Solid colors, clean lines, and simple layers usually photograph best.
Will my photos be retouched?
For all singular headshots and personal branding sessions, all final deliverable images receive professional retouching that keeps you looking polished, but natural. With 15 years of commercial retouching experience, you can trust that your images will reflect the highest commercial standard. For teams and large groups, retouching is a negotiated add on due to the volume of images delivered.
Team sessions are planned around consistency, efficiency, and minimal disruption to the workday. We can plan to shoot at your office or bring a portable studio setup to your location. We will establish the lighting, background, crop, and visual standard in advance so the final portraits feel cohesive. We often develop standards the images of future hires.
What if we need headshots for an entire team?
We don’t expected you to know how to pose or perform for the camera. Our job is to guide you through posture, expression, angles, and small adjustments throughout the session so you never have to wonder what to do. The goal is to make you look confident, natural, and like yourself on your best day.
What if having my picture taken makes me uncomfortable?
Your Professional Image Should Reflect Where You Are Going.
Ready When You Are
Whether you need one strong headshot, a complete personal branding library, or consistent portraits for your team, the first step is a short conversation.
Tell us what you need, choose a time that works for you, and we will help you plan the right session.
Schedule your free consultation below: