What should I wear for my headshot session?

Wear outfits that make you feel confident—solid colors, minimal patterns, and business‑appropriate attire tend to photograph best for professional headshots.

What is included in a headshot session?

A consultation to discuss your goals, session time (typically 20–40 minutes), multiple poses/backgrounds, and delivery of your chosen images. Studio and on‑location options are available.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Can team or group headshots be done on site?

Yes — on‑location headshots are available for businesses and teams, with setup taking around 30 minutes and about 10–15 minutes per subject.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

How long does the session usually take?

Headshot sessions typically take 20–40 minutes depending on your chosen backdrops, outfit changes, and number of subjects.:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Will I receive digital images?

Yes — after the session, you’ll receive an online gallery where you can select and download your final retouched images.

Connecticut Headshot & Branding Photographer

Your professional portrait should feel polished, confident, and unmistakably you. Portraits by Chaya creates elevated headshots and personal branding imagery for entrepreneurs, executives, professionals, and teams throughout Connecticut.

Every session is thoughtfully planned around your goals and how your photographs will be used. From wardrobe and background guidance to professional hair and makeup, natural posing, and image selection, you will be guided through every detail.

Studio sessions are available in Waterbury, Connecticut. On-location headshots are also available for workplace teams of five or more.

Plan Your Headshot Session

Stand Out with Confidence

A Personalized Headshot Experience

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Every Detail, Thoughtfully Planned

Thoughtful Planning

We begin with a consultation to discuss your profession, brand, preferred backgrounds, wardrobe, and the impression you want your portraits to communicate.

Professional Styling

Professional hair and makeup and personalized wardrobe guidance help you arrive feeling prepared, polished, and confident.

A Relaxed Portrait Session

You will receive natural posing and expression guidance throughout your session. Full branding sessions allow time for multiple outfits, backgrounds, and a varied collection of images. For professionals who need a focused update, 40–60 minute headshot sessions are also available.

Guided Image Selection

After your session, we will review your portraits together and select the images that best represent you and your professional goals.

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Professional Headshots

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Personal Branding Photography

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Team and Corporate Portraits

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Guided from Start to Finish

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Images Designed to Work for You

On-Location Headshots for Connecticut Teams

For teams of five or more, Portraits by Chaya can bring a fully equipped mobile studio directly to your workplace.

Backgrounds can be selected to coordinate with your company’s visual identity, and each team member receives clear posing and expression guidance. Sessions are efficiently scheduled in approximately 10–15-minute intervals, minimizing disruption to your workday while maintaining a polished, consistent result.

Afterward, images are presented through a private online gallery for convenient selection.

Ready to Be Seen with Confidence?

Tell me about your profession, business, or team and how you plan to use your images. Together, we will create portraits that feel polished, purposeful, and authentically you.