The headshot : evolved
I trained as an actor at NYU Tisch and spent over a decade enjoying a career in performance. It was such a brilliant and fulfilling journey…
But also a wild journey! On the one hand there’s the complex and exhilarating experience of entering a fantasy world and telling a story other than your own. On the other, there’s an intense and stressful industry full of agents, auditions, castings, and publicity that must be navigated without any road map.
Undoubtedly, headshots are a super important part of this journey: they get you into the audition room, they get you noticed by representation, and they are the calling card that can take your career to the next level. A good headshot is supposed to show you off and stand out from all the others. But I also find value in having your photos look and feel true to who you are.
My work is not ultra-glam, or highly stylized. I use a lot of natural light, neutral backdrops, and relaxed vibes. I treat each shoot as a unique collaboration and work with you to style, pose, and capture a whole variety of looks within your session time. We can discuss what roles you’d like to be auditioning for, what gaps in your current headshot portfolio you’d like to fill, what sort of business headshots you need for corporate websites, any artist portraits you need for that bio page or book jacket, or special occasions you’d like to commemorate with having portrait work done.
After over a decade doing photography, the best part for me is getting to meet new people along the way. So, feel free to reach out with any questions, or for more details about booking a studio session! Thanks!
Photo Session
For all shoots, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to officially book a session. Any rescheduling must be done at least ten days in advance, otherwise a new deposit must be made.
MINI SESSION
1 hour shoot
unlimited looks
1 retouched photo
FULL SESSION
3 hour shoot
unlimited looks
2 retouched photos
Hair and makeup is an additional fee paid directly to the stylist at the shoot. It's optional, but highly recommended. The makeup artist can only be booked for a full shoot.
Additional edited photos are $35/photo. Retouching is done in house, so please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding the editing process. Retouching takes up to two weeks from when you make your selections. Rush orders are possible for an additional fee.
All hi-res images are uploaded online within two weeks of the shoot and remain online for 6 months. Further details (i.e. a suggested wardrobe list, etc) are sent out once the session is officially booked. 48hr rush orders can be done at an additional fee.
Refunds and/or reshoots are only done in cases of studio technical/equipment issues or inclement shooting weather (determined by the photographer). Because I use natural light for part of the photo shoot, there’s a chance inclement weather would require a second pickup shoot to ensure you get the full experience. This will be free of charge, booked with the next available date/time slot, and have a next day turnaround for the images.
Due to the new “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate, proof of vaccination is required upon entering the studio premises for your photoshoot.
Email: studio@mariawilsonphoto.com for any questions/concerns.