New Orleans Headshot Photographer for Professionals
You need a headshot that looks polished, current, and natural.
I photograph professional headshots in New Orleans for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, executive bios, speaker pages, medical profiles, business owners, and entrepreneurs. The session is guided from start to finish, so you are not left guessing how to pose or what expression works best.
You’ll get clean lighting, simple direction, natural retouching, and final images that feel professional without looking stiff.
If you’re ready to schedule, the fastest way is to send your preferred date range, location preference, and the type of portraits you need.
Professional Headshots for LinkedIn, Business & Branding
Professional headshots should look polished, confident, and natural — not stiff or overly edited.
Sessions are guided from start to finish with simple posing direction, expression coaching, lighting control, and clean retouching.
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LinkedIn profiles
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Business owners
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Real estate agents
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Entrepreneurs
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Medical professionals
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Attorneys
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Company website profiles
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Speaker bios and press kits
Need consistent headshots for a full team? View Team Headshots.
Need a larger image library for your brand? View Personal Branding.
Professional Headshot Pricing in New Orleans
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Individual Business Headshots
Professional business headshots for marketing and social media profiles
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Standard $250
The Standard session includes up to 1 hour of headshot photography and 1 high-resolution, retouched image that you can select at the end of the session. This is a great session to create 1 to 3 looks for you to choose from. Images in a standard session are intended for social profiles, email signatures, chat icons, and website profiles.
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Extended $350
Up to 1.5 hours of professional headshot photography and 2 retouched images that you can select at the end of the photo shoot. The session can include various outfit changes and backgrounds. If your goal is to have more time, more options, and more creative images in addition to headshots, this is the session for you.
Our NOLA headshots and pricing are designed to give you the flexibility to get exactly what you need. Whether you are looking for just a few perfectly finished images, or you need a lot of options, you can get exactly what you need. All headshot photo shoots include 1 or 2 retouched images with additional images available for purchase as you need them.
Additional Images
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Full Image Gallery (High Resolution) $100
Get the full gallery of your images, cropped and color corrected, in high resolution. Perfect for both online and print uses.
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Additional Retouched Images — from $50 each
Multi-image retouching bundles are available after your session.
What to Expect From Your Session
A simple, guided process—so you look confident and the images feel natural.
Quick planning (before the shoot)
We’ll confirm your goal (professional, personal branding, actor/creative, etc.), location/background preferences, and any outfit guidance so you show up prepared.
Guided direction during the session
You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll coach posture, angles, and expression in a natural way—then we’ll capture a mix of clean “must-have” shots and more relaxed options.
Selection and editing
After the session, you’ll select your included image or images for professional retouching. Additional retouched images and the full color-corrected gallery are also available for purchase.
Delivery
Your final images are delivered in an online gallery that’s easy to download, share, and order prints from (if desired).
Why Professionals Choose Chad Populis for Headshots
With 10 years of professional photography experience and more than 1,000 corporate headshots delivered, I’ve photographed professionals throughout New Orleans and South Louisiana for company websites, LinkedIn profiles, executive bios, medical profiles, speaker pages, marketing materials, and professional directories.
My approach combines professional lighting with simple posing and expression coaching, so you don't have to know what to do in front of the camera.
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10 years of professional photography experience
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1,000+ corporate headshots delivered
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Experienced with executives, attorneys, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, real estate professionals, creatives, and company teams
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Professional lighting and natural retouching for every skin tone
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Studio-style and on-location headshots throughout the New Orleans area
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Fully insured for corporate and on-site assignments
The goal is simple: a polished, professional headshot that still looks like you.
Trusted for Professional Headshots
Professional headshots and team photography for businesses, organizations, executives, and working professionals across New Orleans and South Louisiana.
Professional Headshots by Industry in New Orleans
Different professions call for different kinds of headshots. An attorney may need a polished portrait for a law firm website and professional directories, while a real estate agent may need an approachable image that works across social media, marketing materials, and brokerage profiles.
I photograph professionals across a range of industries throughout New Orleans and tailor the lighting, background, expression, and overall style to how the images will actually be used.
Attorney & Law Firm Headshots
Professional attorney headshots should communicate confidence and credibility without looking stiff or overly formal.
I photograph attorneys, legal professionals, partners, associates, and law firm teams for firm websites, LinkedIn profiles, professional directories, speaking engagements, marketing materials, and other business uses.
Sessions can range from an individual professional headshot to consistent on-location portraits for an entire law firm. Lighting, backgrounds, framing, and editing can be matched across the team so the finished images look cohesive on staff and attorney biography pages.
For firms that need multiple employees photographed efficiently, see my Corporate Headshots in New Orleans for Teams service.
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Medical Professional Headshots
I photograph doctors, nurses, medical professionals, healthcare providers, and medical practice staff who need clean, professional images for hospital profiles, practice websites, LinkedIn, directories, applications, and professional biographies.
Medical headshots can be photographed in business attire, a white coat, or both depending on how the images will be used.
The goal is usually a balance between professionalism and approachability. I guide posture, expression, and positioning throughout the session while keeping the lighting and retouching natural.
Medical practices that need consistent headshots for several providers or staff members can also schedule an on-location team session.
Real Estate Agent Headshots
For real estate professionals, your headshot is often one of the most visible parts of your personal brand.
I photograph real estate agents, Realtors, brokers, and other real estate professionals who need updated images for brokerage websites, LinkedIn, social media, business cards, marketing materials, email signatures, and professional profiles.
Sessions can be kept clean and traditional or developed into a more relaxed, personality-driven look depending on the clients and market you want to attract.
If you need more than a traditional headshot and want a larger collection of images for your website, social media, and marketing, explore my New Orleans Personal Branding Photography sessions.
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Executive & Leadership Headshots
Executive headshots are designed for CEOs, business owners, senior leaders, board members, speakers, and other professionals who need polished images representing both themselves and their organizations.
These portraits may be used for company leadership pages, LinkedIn profiles, press releases, annual reports, conference programs, media features, speaker biographies, and professional publications.
Executive sessions can range from a traditional head-and-shoulders portrait to wider environmental images photographed in an office or professional setting.
For leadership teams and companies that need a consistent look across multiple employees, I also provide Corporate Headshots in New Orleans for Teams and Companies.
Turnaround Time
Most individual headshot sessions deliver within 3–5 business days after you select your favorites. Rush delivery is available when you need images for a deadline, media feature, or hiring announcement.
Deliverables (Professional Headshots)
Retouching Style
Clean, natural retouching that keeps you looking like you—polished skin texture, balanced tones, and refined details without an “over-edited” look. Final images are color-corrected with consistent contrast and true-to-life skin tones.
File Formats
Your final headshots are delivered in an online gallery with easy downloads, including:
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High-resolution JPEGs for print and press use
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Web-optimized JPEGs for fast loading on websites
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Crop-ready versions for platforms that require tight framing (available upon request)
Usage (LinkedIn, Bios, Press)
These images are designed for professional use across:
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LinkedIn profile + banner
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Company website + team pages
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Speaker bios, press kits, and media features
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Email signatures and marketing materials
Where Headshot Sessions Happen
Choose the setting that best matches your brand, comfort level, and how you’ll use the images. I’ll help you select a location that photographs clean and professional—without distractions.
Studio-Style Headshots
Ideal if you want a clean, consistent headshot with simple backgrounds, flattering light, and a polished professional look. This works well for executives, actors, medical professionals, attorneys, real estate agents, and company teams.
On-Location Headshots
A good fit if you want a more natural setting with New Orleans context, office space, architecture, or outdoor light. We’ll choose a location that fits your industry and how you plan to use the images.
Office Team Headshots
For companies that need consistent headshots across a team, I can photograph on-site at your office or venue. This keeps the process efficient for staff and creates a consistent look for LinkedIn, company websites, proposals, and speaking engagements.
Not sure what’s best?
Tell me how you’ll use the headshots (LinkedIn, website, press, speaking, casting), and I’ll recommend the best session setup.
Client Reviews
Customer's Google Review
"I Absolutely love working with Chad. He is an amazing photographer. He goes above & beyond for his clients and I believe that he OVER delivers. I wouldn’t book any other photographer since hiring him. Book Chad Populis photography you will not be disappointed"
- Wynika W.
Customer's Google Review
"Chad has done my last 3 photo shoots and all of them have been nothing short of amazing. His professionalism is unmatched. Always on time and always prepared even beyond my expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend him for whatever your photography needs entail."
- Kiana G.
Customer's Google Review
"Chad is amazing! I absolutely loved working with him - he made the whole process easy from booking to the shoot all the way to receiving the pics. If there were 5 more stars, I'd happily give them!"
- Jay Kay
Customer's Google Review
"Chad’s headshot session helped me book more commercial auditions — absolute game changer."
- Jerrevia W.
What to Wear + How to Prepare
A little preparation makes the session smoother and helps your photos look intentional. I’ll help you choose locations and timing, and you can keep outfits simple and flattering.
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Solid colors and minimal patterns photograph best
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Bring 1–2 looks: one classic, one relaxed
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If photographing outdoors, late-afternoon light often provides softer, more flattering light.
I’ll guide the session from start to finish so you are not left guessing how to stand, where to look, or what expression works best. The goal is a clean, professional headshot that feels polished without looking stiff.
Need Headshots for Your Team?
For consistent company headshots photographed efficiently on-site, visit:
Need Headshots at a Conference or Corporate Event?
For conferences, networking events, career fairs, and company gatherings, the New Orleans Headshot Lounge provides professional headshots for multiple attendees on-site.
Headshot Photography Tips
Headshot Photography FAQs
Do you help with posing?
Yes. I’ll guide you through simple, flattering poses and expressions so you look confident and natural—especially if you’re not used to being photographed.
What should I wear for professional headshots?
Solid, simple colors photograph best. Avoid loud patterns and large logos. Bring 1–2 outfit options that match your industry, and I’ll help you choose what looks best on camera.
How fast is turnaround?
Most individual sessions deliver within 3–5 business days after you select favorites. Rush delivery is available for deadlines.
What’s included in a headshot session?
Every session includes guided posing, professional lighting, and an online gallery for selection and delivery. The Standard session includes one professionally retouched image, while the Extended session includes two. Additional retouched images and the full color-corrected gallery are available for purchase.
How long is the session?
The Standard session includes up to 1 hour of photography. The Extended session includes up to 1.5 hours for additional looks, backgrounds, and creative options.
Where do sessions take place?
Headshot sessions can take place at your office or workplace, at a rented studio, or at another professional location throughout the New Orleans metro area. I’ll recommend the best setup based on the look you want and how you plan to use the images.
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Studio-style setup (clean, professional look)
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On-location (downtown/CBD, French Quarter, City Park, Garden District, office, hotel, etc.)
How many photos will I receive?
Individual sessions include the number of professionally retouched images listed with your selected package. Additional retouched images and the full color-corrected gallery are available for purchase after the session.
What does retouching look like?
Retouching is natural and professional—skin cleanup, under-eye softening, flyaway hair, and small distractions—while keeping texture and a realistic look. Additional retouching can be requested for a more “polished editorial” finish.
Can I change outfits during the session?
Yes—outfit changes are optional and depend on time, location logistics, and your goals. For a 1-hour session, 1–2 looks is typically realistic.
What file formats will I receive?
You’ll receive high-resolution files suitable for printing and web-optimized versions for LinkedIn, websites, and email signatures. Crops for specific platforms can be provided when requested.
What are the usage rights?
Individual clients may use images for personal and professional promotion (LinkedIn, website, bios, speaking, casting submissions). Business/commercial usage for company marketing campaigns is available—team sessions typically include the appropriate business usage.
How much does it cost?
Individual headshot sessions start at $250. Extended sessions with additional time, backgrounds, outfit changes, or on-location requirements start at $350. Corporate team sessions are quoted separately based on headcount and logistics.
Can I order prints?
Yes—optional prints and products are available for purchase directly through your online gallery.
How do we book?
Use the booking link on the page or contact me with your preferred date/time, location, and the purpose of the headshots (LinkedIn, team page, branding, etc.). I’ll confirm availability and the best plan for your goals.
Actor & Acting Headshots
Actor headshots require a different approach than professional business headshots. For auditions, casting profiles, and agency submissions, I offer dedicated actor headshot sessions in New Orleans focused on natural expression, commercial and theatrical looks, and images that accurately represent you.
Personal Branding Photography
If you need more than a traditional headshot, personal branding sessions provide a wider variety of images for your website, LinkedIn, social media, speaker bios, and marketing.
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For Actors & Performers
Professional actor headshots for auditions, casting profiles, agency submissions, and commercial or theatrical roles.
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Portfolio
Browse professional headshots for executives, business owners, actors, creatives, and working professionals.
Headshot Sessions Across the New Orleans Metro
I’m based in Gretna and photograph professionals throughout the New Orleans metro area, including Downtown/CBD, the Warehouse District, Uptown, the Garden District, Mid-City, Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, and the Westbank.
Sessions can take place at your office, workplace, a rented studio, or another professional location depending on the look you need.
Statewide and destination coverage on request.
