Natural Headshots in Seattle
Professional Photos That Still Look Like You
Looking for a Seattle headshot photographer who creates natural, polished images without making you feel stiff or overdone?
I specialize in relaxed headshots for individuals and small teams who want to look professional, approachable, and like themselves—not like a completely different version of who they are. Most people come in feeling a little unsure, and I'll guide you the whole time so nothing feels forced.
THIS IS A GREAT FIT IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO:
Refresh your LinkedIn or professional profile
Get author photos you’re excited to share
Add personality to your personal brand or business
Capture images that reflect what you actually do
Create warm, approachable photos for therapy or wellness practices
Create a cohesive look with team headshots
THE DETAILS:
Included in all headshot sessions:
✔ At least 30 proofs to choose from
✔ Naturally retouched final images
SESSION OPTIONS:
Basic Headshot Session
A simple, no-fuss option you can book instantly.Standard & Premium Headshot Sessions
Includes a pre-session consult to personalize your experience and ensure the best results.
$200 retainer required to reserve your spot (applied to your total).
Basic Session
$600
*Weekday only
Perfect for those looking to quickly and easily refresh their photo for LinkedIn, Instagram, Psychology Today, etc.
INCLUDES:
15 minutes of photo coverage the Center for Urban Horticulture in Ravenna
1 Retouched Web-Sized Image
Additional Edited Images - $50/ea.
Standard Session
$750
*Weekday only
A great option if you’re looking for a few photos to have across your website, portfolio, social media, etc.
INCLUDES:
Planning Consultation
30 minutes of photo coverage at an outdoor location of your choice
1 outfit change
4 Retouched Full-Size + Web-sized Images
Duplicates in Black & White
Additional Edited Images - $40/ea.
Not sure where to start?
Just reach out! I'm happy to help you choose.
Premium Session
$900
*Weekday or weekend availability
Ideal for a slower-paced session with a wide range of images to choose from. Can also be tailored as a personal branding session with lifestyle or in-action shots.
INCLUDES:
Planning Consultation
Roughly 45-60 minutes of photo coverage at up to 2 locations of your choice within close proximity
Multiple outfit changes
8 Retouched Full-Size + Web-size Images
Duplicates in Black & White
Additional Edited Images - $30/ea.
TEAM HEADSHOT PRICING
Want a more cohesive look for your company headshots?
Pricing for Team Headshots and/or lifestyle images in your office is hourly and customized based on your needs.
FAQ
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A. It depends on the session! Basic Sessions are held at the Center for Urban Horticulture in Ravenna — it's a beautiful, versatile outdoor location that works great for professional headshots in the Seattle area.
Standard and Premium Sessions give you the flexibility to choose your own outdoor location, and Premium clients can also opt for an in-home or in-office shoot if you want something that reflects your actual workspace. Standard and Premium sessions can take place anywhere in the greater Seattle area — Bellevue, Bothell, Edmonds, Mercer Island, and beyond. -
A. All kinds of people — but some of my most common clients are small business owners, entrepreneurs, therapists and other mental health professionals, authors, real estate agents, and anyone who needs a strong online presence.
If you'd prefer your photos stay private and not appear in my portfolio, just let me know — I'm happy to accommodate that.
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A. Most of my clients haven't! Or they've had a not great experience somewhere else and are a little nervous coming in. That's completely normal. The sessions are low-pressure and conversational. You don't need to know how to pose; that's my job. A lot of people are surprised by how relaxed they feel by the end.
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A. Once you book, I'll send over a style guide that walks you through everything — what to wear, how to prep, what to expect on shoot day. You won't have to guess.
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A. Basic Sessions are 15 minutes — quick and efficient. Standard Sessions run about 30 minutes, and Premium Sessions are 45–60 minutes with time built in for location and outfit changes. All of them move faster than you'd expect!
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A. Every session includes images to choose from after your shoot — Basic sessions give you at least 30 images to review, while Premium sessions can include up to 100.
The number of final retouched images depends on your session level — Basic includes 1 retouched web-sized image (full-size upgrade available), Standard includes 4 full-size + web-sized images, and Premium includes 8 full-size + web-sized images. Additional retouched images are available for purchase.
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A. Yes — every session includes professionally retouched images. I keep retouching natural-looking: skin texture is preserved so you don't look plastic, just a polished version of yourself. I do not do body shape retouching. The goal is the best version of you, not an unrecognizable one.
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A. Absolutely! Your images are delivered ready to use wherever you need them — LinkedIn, your website, Instagram, speaker bios, press pages, you name it.
Basic Session images are delivered in web-sized format (perfect for LinkedIn and social media). Standard and Premium images are delivered in both full-size and web-sized formats for maximum flexibility.
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A. The Basic Session ($600, weekdays only) is a quick, no-fuss refresh — great for LinkedIn, Instagram, or a speaker bio.
Standard ($750, weekdays only) adds a planning consultation, more coverage time, and an outfit change.
Premium ($900, weekday or weekend) is the most thorough option: two locations, multiple outfit changes, and the most final images — giving you the biggest range of backdrops and variety to choose from. Premium clients often combine indoor and outdoor shooting, whether that's in-home and a park, or inside and out in your own yard. It's especially popular with small business owners and entrepreneurs looking for personal branding photography in Seattle, Bellevue, and the greater Eastside — you'll leave with a full library of images to pull from.
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A. Yes — team and corporate headshot pricing is customized based on your needs. Get in touch and we'll figure out what makes sense for your group.
Note that I'm a boutique, one-photographer operation — I'm a great fit for small teams, but I don't take on large-scale event headshot days.
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A. Reach out through the contact form and I'll send over my pricing guide and available dates. A $200 retainer reserves your spot and goes toward your total.
PROFESSIONAL IMAGES MINUS THE STUFFINESS
Posed, awkward images aren’t going to help your small business. Beautiful, natural photos will highlight your company’s best features and tell a story that clients and customers will notice.
Ready to learn more?
Hey, I'm Kiersten — a Seattle headshot photographer who makes the whole thing way less awkward than you're probably expecting.
Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, launching a new website, or just finally doing the thing you've been putting off — I'm here to make it easy.
I know sitting in front of a camera while someone stares at your face isn't exactly natural. My whole approach is built around changing that. We'll chat, I'll guide you, and somewhere in the middle of all that, we'll get professional headshots that actually look like you — confident, approachable, and real.
Seattle professionals deserve a first impression that does them justice. Let's make yours a good one.
Contact Kiersten to learn more!
Email: kiersten@kierstenmariephoto.com
Call/Text: 425-224-6392