Headshots and
PORTRAITS for Creative
Professionals in NYC
Cinematic portraits designed for actors, performers, and artists exploring range, character, and presence.
Your Work Is Creative.
Your Image Should Reflect That.
Creative professionals require portraits that communicate personality, range, and presence without feeling staged or overly corporate.
Our sessions are designed to capture identity with intention — creating images that feel authentic, expressive, and visually distinct.
Headshots & Portraits for
Modern Creative Professionals
Designers, Directors & Producers
Your portrait should reflect creative leadership and aesthetic awareness.
We create images that feel thoughtful, refined, and visually intentional.
01Writers, Authors & Thought Leaders
Your image should feel intelligent, grounded, and editorial-ready.
We create portraits that align naturally with publishing, speaking engagements, and media features.
02Musicians, Artists & Performers
For creatives whose work is expressive, portraits should capture mood, presence, and personality.
The result feels authentic and cinematic — never staged or promotional.
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Not Corporate.
Not Theatrical.
Intentional.
Creative portraits often fall into two extremes:
Overly corporate and flat.
Or overly stylized and chaotic.
We work in the space between.
Portraits at MJ3Eyes are:
- Precision-lit
- Dimensional
- Textured
- Controlled
- Founder-directed
Your identity is refined — with restraint and intention.
Trusted by
Some of the Actors &
Creatives we've worked with
The Creative Headshot Process
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Identity Alignment Conversation
We clarify:
- The energy you want the images to carry
- Where the images will live
- Your aesthetic references
- Your industry positioning
Every session begins with clarity.
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Wardrobe & Tone Strategy
Wardrobe, color palette, and background tone are aligned to support mood and depth — never distract from it.
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Guided Direction Without Over-Posing
Creative professionals often worry about looking rigid or unnatural.
We provide subtle posture guidance and micro-expression refinement to maintain authenticity while elevating presence.
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Cinematic Lighting & Texture Control
Lighting is sculpted to create depth, particularly across melanin-rich skin tones, ensuring richness without flattening texture.
Why Creative
Professionals
Choose MJ3Eyes
Creative professionals choose this studio because:
Sophistication without sterility
Technical mastery behind the lens
Dimensional, sculpted lighting
Founder-led sessions — never delegated
A clear understanding that image shapes opportunity
Portraits built with discipline — never improvisation.
Creative Headshots NYC Performer Sessions
The Performer Intensive
$975
For actors and performers expanding their range and building a versatile portfolio of professional images. Designed for casting submissions, representation, press materials, and performers who need multiple looks across platforms.
- Extended directed session
- Multiple wardrobe looks
- 5 fully retouched images
- High-resolution files optimized for casting platforms
Additional retouched images:
- Single image — $150
- 3 image bundle — $375
- 5 image bundle — $575
Session Details
and Investment
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All Sessions Include:
Initial consultation to understand your goals, industry, and how your images will be used
Guidance on wardrobe, background selection, and hair / makeup considerations
An expansive selection of studio backdrops to support different tones, moods, and professional contexts
Custom lighting calibrated to your features and skin tone
Creative direction and expression coaching throughout the session
Studio assistant support to monitor details beyond the lens
Private proof gallery for image review and final selection
Sessions take place in our Brooklyn home studio — a private, controlled environment designed for focus, comfort, and carefully crafted portraiture.
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During Your Session You’ll Have Access To:
Private changing area with clothing rack for wardrobe changes
Private bathroom with mirror and outlets for grooming and touch-ups
Professional garment steamer for wardrobe preparation
Light refreshments during the session
Curated in-studio audio — you're welcome to bring a playlist that sets your tone
To ensure every client receives dedicated time and attention, studio sessions are intentionally limited to six per month.
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Your portrait often introduces you before you speak — in a casting room, on a company website, or across a professional network.
Every session is approached with intention, precision, and respect for what your image represents.
We work with two primary groups: Performers refining their casting identity. Executives and founders communicating leadership and credibility.
Each session follows the same carefully directed process while tailoring the outcome to the client’s professional environment.
To maintain focus and quality, the studio accepts a maximum of six sessions per month.
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THE CASTING ESSENTIAL
$650
For actors and performers refining two core looks — typically commercial and dramatic. Designed for casting submissions, agency representation, and professional casting platforms.
Directed session focused on performance and expression
Up to two wardrobe looks
Two fully retouched images
High-resolution files optimized for casting platforms
Additional retouched images
Single image — $150
3-image bundle — $375
5-image bundle — $575
The Performer Intensive
$975
For actors and performers expanding their range and building a versatile portfolio of professional images. Designed for casting submissions, representation, press materials, and performers who need multiple looks across platforms.
Extended directed session
Multiple wardrobe looks
5 fully retouched images
High-resolution files optimized for casting platforms
Additional retouched images:
Single image — $150
3 image bundle — $375
5 image bundle — $575
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On-location sessions are available for clients who prefer portraits in their office, workspace, or a location meaningful to their brand.
On-location sessions begin at $500 above standard session rates, depending on location and production needs.
Team and company headshots are available. Custom proposals can be prepared for organizations requiring portraits for multiple employees or leadership teams.
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A $200 retainer is required to secure your session date.
The retainer is applied toward your total investment.
Sessions may be rescheduled once with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will forfeit the retainer.
The remaining balance is due on the day of the session.
Zelle is preferred for retainer payments.
FAQs
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Headshots for creative professionals are portraits designed to communicate personality, range, and visual identity. Unlike purely corporate headshots, these images are often used for casting platforms, press features, creative portfolios, and personal websites.
The goal is to capture presence and character while maintaining a polished, professional look.
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Creative portraits allow for more expressive range than traditional corporate headshots. Lighting, posture, and expression are directed to highlight personality and mood while still maintaining clarity and professionalism.
These sessions often explore multiple looks and visual tones to support different platforms and creative contexts.
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Most creative sessions work best with two to three wardrobe options. This allows us to capture a range of expressions and tones without rushing the process.
Guidance on wardrobe selection is provided before the session so you can arrive prepared and confident.
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Wardrobe should support your natural casting range and the types of roles you are pursuing. Most actors bring two to three wardrobe options that represent different tones, such as commercial, theatrical, or creative.
Clothing should be clean, well-fitted, and free of distracting patterns or logos. Neutral or solid colors typically photograph best and help keep the focus on expression and presence.
After booking, the studio provides guidance on wardrobe selection so your looks align with the goals of the session.
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Yes. Direction is an essential part of the MJ3eyes process. Clients are guided through posture, expression, and subtle shifts in energy to create portraits that feel natural, confident, and authentic.
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Proof galleries are typically delivered within a few days after the session. Final retouched images are usually delivered within ten business days after selections are made. Once you confirm your selections, the editing process begins.
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Creative portrait sessions begin at $650 for actor and performer headshots. Expanded sessions designed to explore additional looks and range are available at higher tiers depending on the scope of the shoot.
Plan Your Headshot Session
Complete the form below to begin planning your session. We’ll review your goals, intended use, and visual direction before confirming your session date.