Headshot Photographer

A Better First Impression

Clean. Confident. Credible.

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Put Your Best Face Forward.

Everyone approaches the camera differently. Some people don’t love to smile, others want to fix their hair a dozen times, and all of us want to look like ourselves—without feeling like every self-perceived imperfection has suddenly been magnified.

I approach each person individually, light them beautifully, and give them the direction and flexibility they need to feel comfortable in front of the camera. For large groups, I work efficiently without making anyone feel rushed or shortchanged.

I edit with the same restraint, keeping everything natural, polished, and tasteful. No excessive airbrushing and no uncanny AI-generated headshots that don’t quite look like you.

Portrait of photographer Taylor Mickal standing on a beach at sunset.

Hi, I’m Taylor

Most people aren’t professional models, and they shouldn’t need to be. My job is to pay attention to the small details, give clear direction, and create an environment where you can stop thinking about what your face is doing and trust me to make you look your best.

Whether I have an hour with one person or 60 seconds with each member of a large team, I adjust the pace without changing the standard. The goal is always the same: a photograph that looks professional, confident, and unmistakably like you.

The Headshot Experience

Professional headshots without the usual friction.

From the first person in front of the camera to the final delivered files, the process is designed to be efficient, consistent, and comfortable without making everyone look the same.

The Headshot You're Excited to Use.

You don't need to know how to pose or what to do in front of a camera. I provide straightforward direction throughout the session, paying attention to expression, posture, and the small details that make a photograph feel natural. The goal isn't simply a professional headshot; it's one you feel good about putting in front of people.

Many People. One Standard.

For organizations, consistency matters. I create a repeatable setup for lighting, framing, and editing so everyone looks like part of the same team without looking identical. For high-volume assignments, I can typically photograph each person in 60–90 seconds while maintaining the same attention to expression and detail.

The Studio Comes to You.

I bring the lighting, background, and equipment needed to create a professional studio directly at your office, conference, or event. The setup can be adapted to the space and schedule rather than requiring your team to travel somewhere else. I also provide headshot photography throughout Delaware .

Retouched. Not Rebuilt.

Every finished headshot is professionally edited, but the goal isn't to turn you into someone else. I make careful adjustments to color, tone, skin, stray hairs, and temporary imperfections while preserving the features that make you recognizable. No excessive airbrushing, artificial-looking skin, or AI-generated version of your face.

Ready for Wherever It Needs to Go.

Finished photographs are delivered at high resolution through a private online gallery, ready for company websites, LinkedIn, speaker profiles, press materials, directories, annual reports, and print. Your team can review, download, favorite, and share images without a complicated handoff.

Yours to Use. Personally Finished.

Organizations receive full usage rights in perpetuity for delivered photographs, with no recurring licensing fees. I personally review and finish every delivered headshot, so the same standard carries from expression and capture through final color and retouching.

Every assignment includes the essentials.

The scale of the assignment may change, but the underlying deliverables and standard of finishing do not.

  • Professional lighting and background
  • Natural individual retouching
  • High-resolution finished files
  • Private online gallery
  • Full usage rights in perpetuity
  • Consistent color and finishing
  • Files ready for web and print
  • Personally reviewed delivery
On-Location Headshots

A polished headshot does not require a studio.

Sometimes the best location is already in the building. The work is knowing how to see it, shape it, and turn an ordinary space into something that feels intentional.

Behind-the-scenes view of a simple two-light headshot setup inside a conference room with exposed brick walls
01 / The Space

Finding the photograph before setting up the lights

This conference room was not even on the client’s radar as a headshot location. During my walkthrough, though, the exposed brick immediately stood out as something worth building around.

I moved a plant into the back corner to give the frame a little life, chose the angle that gave the room the most depth, and built a simple two-light setup around it. Nothing elaborate was required.

Professional environmental headshot of a woman seated in front of softly lit exposed brick and an office interior
02 / The Result

A conference room became the set

The finished portrait looks considered because the environment was considered. The brick gives the image warmth and texture, the background carries depth without becoming distracting, and the lighting remains clean and flattering without making the photograph feel overly produced.

For on-location headshots, that is often the difference. I am not arriving with a fixed setup and forcing it into the room. I am looking at what the space already gives us and deciding how to use it.

A strong headshot setup can be remarkably simple. The important part is knowing where to put it.

Headshot Pricing

Professional Headshots, Built Around Your Team.

Every assignment is tailored to the number of people, schedule, location, and finished photographs your organization needs. These starting rates provide a useful point of reference before requesting a complete estimate.

Companies and Organizations

On-Location Team Headshots

Beginning at $1,800

A complete professional studio brought to your office or workplace. Final pricing reflects the number of people, time required, and number of finished photographs delivered.

Conferences and Events

Headshot Stations

Beginning at $2,500

An efficient, polished headshot experience for attendees, employees, or guests. Two-hour coverage begins at $2,500, with longer stations and high-volume assignments quoted according to the event.

Individuals and Leadership

Executive Headshots

Beginning at $1,200

A more deliberate on-location session with additional time for expression, posing, and image variety. Small executive groups can be photographed together while maintaining an individual approach.

  • Professional lighting and background
  • Natural, individual retouching
  • Private online delivery
  • Full organizational usage rights

Frequently Asked Questions

How are your photos delivered?
You can download everything directly, create favorites lists, and easily share the gallery with your team or anyone else who needs access.
Can you match our existing company headshots?
In many cases, yes. If your organization already has an established headshot style, send me examples and I can evaluate the lighting, background, framing, and editing needed to create photographs that fit naturally alongside your existing images.
How soon will we receive the photos?
My standard turnaround time for headshots is within 7 business days, and I frequently deliver sooner. If you're working with a specific deadline, let me know when you reach out and I'll do my best to accommodate it. I'd much rather underpromise and overdeliver than leave you waiting for your photographs.
Do you travel for headshot projects?
Absolutely. I regularly travel throughout the United States for headshot assignments, and some clients bring me to offices in multiple cities to maintain a consistent look across their organization. If your team needs headshots in multiple locations, I can provide the same lighting, photography, editing, and delivery experience wherever you need me.