Chicago Professional Headshots
[Professional Headshots for Individuals, Businesses, Executives, Teams, LinkedIn Profiles, and Conferences Throughout Chicago]
Professional Headshots for Every Occasion
Corporate Headshots
Professional images for employees, managers, executives, and leadership teams.
Business Headshots
Perfect for entrepreneurs, consultants, real estate professionals, financial advisors, healthcare providers, attorneys, and small business owners.
Executive Headshots
Executive portraits designed for annual reports, company websites, media interviews, board members, and leadership profiles.
LinkedIn Headshots
Professional images optimized for LinkedIn, networking, resumes, job applications, and career advancement.
Team Headshots
Consistent headshots for offices, departments, nonprofits, universities, healthcare systems, and organizations.
On Site "Headshot Stations"
On-site headshots during conferences, meetings, conventions, leadership summits, networking events, career fairs, and trade shows.
Personal Branding Headshots
Professional images showcasing your personality, profession, and brand for websites, social media, marketing materials, speaking engagements, and business promotion.
Editorial Headshots
Magazine-inspired professional headshots with creative lighting, natural posing, and a refined style for executives, speakers, authors, publications, and personal branding.
Which Type of Professional Headshot Is Right for You?
If you are... We recommend...
Job seeker......................................................................LinkedIn Headshot
CEO or Executive...........................................................Executive Headshot
Business owner.............................................................. Branding Session
Entire company...............................................................Team Headshots
Conference organizer......................................................On-Site Headshot Station
University faculty.............................................................Faculty Headshots
Medical professional........................................................Business Headshots
Public speaker................................................................Editorial Headshots
RealtorBusiness.............................................................Branding Session
Attorney.........................................................................Executive Headshot
Professional conference portrait captured at the Teach Plus leadership event.
Environmental Heradshot captured at the Little Back Pearl in Chicago
At no additional cost, All headshots include minor retouching, such as: teeth whitening, flyaway hair clean up, or undereye shadow
Why Professional Headshots Matter
A professional headshot helps establish trust, communicate professionalism, and create a positive first impression that reflects your experience and personality.
Our clients use their professional headshots for:
✔ LinkedIn Profiles
✔ Company Websites
✔ Employee Directories
✔ Executive Biographies
✔ Faculty Profiles
✔ Healthcare Directories
✔ Professional Associations
✔ Marketing Materials
✔ Business Cards
✔ Conference Speaker Bios
✔ Annual Reports
✔ Press Releases
✔ Grant Applications
✔ Email Signatures
✔ Microsoft Teams & Zoom Profiles
✔ Social Media
✔ Personal Branding
Whether you're representing yourself or an entire organization, investing in professional photography helps present a polished and consistent image across every platform.
Your headshot is often the first impression people have of you. Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, representing your company, speaking at a conference, launching a business, or preparing for a new career opportunity, a professional headshot helps communicate confidence, professionalism, and approachability.
Walking Visions Photography provides professional headshots throughout Chicago for individuals, businesses, universities, nonprofits, healthcare professionals, attorneys, executives, faculty, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams. We create clean, natural images that look like you, without over-editing or artificial AI enhancements.
Why Clients Choose Walking Visions Photography
✓Natural editing that preserves authentic skin tones
✓ Expression Coaching: Guidance on posing and expressions
✓ Personalized retouching. Never automated AI edits
✓ Fast turnaround times
✓ Friendly, approachable experience
✓ Outfit Guidance
✓ Multiple backgrounds available
✓ Indoor or outdoor sessions
✓ On-location services throughout Chicago
✓ Consistent editing for entire teams
✓ High-resolution and web-ready files included
1. EXECUTIVE & TRADITIONAL HEADSHOT FOR CHICAGO CLIENT
Many clients combine our Chicago Event Photography Services with meeting headshots to create fresh marketing, website, and LinkedIn images in a single session.
2. EXECUTIVE & TRADITIONAL HEADSHOT FOR CHICAGO CLIENT
WE PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL HEADSHOTS AND TEAM/GROUP HEADSHOTS THROUGHOUT CHICAGO, IL:
Individual Headshots
Whether you're beginning your career or leading an organization, we'll help create images that reflect confidence and professionalism.
Popular for:
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Job interviews
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LinkedIn profiles
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Graduate school
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Faculty profiles
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Medical professionals
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Attorneys
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Realtors
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Entrepreneurs
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Consultants
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Speakers
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Authors
Team/Group Headshots
We work with organizations of all sizes to create a consistent professional image across departments and leadership teams.
Organizations often schedule team headshots for:
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New employee onboarding
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Website redesigns
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Annual reports
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Marketing campaigns
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Recruiting
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Company growth
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Employee recognition
We can photograph employees individually or build a mobile studio at your office for maximum convenience.
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Choose the Right Background for Your Professional Headshots
The background of your headshot plays an important role in the overall look, feel, and message of your professional image. Some professionals prefer the timeless look of a studio backdrop, while others want their workplace or environment to become part of their story.
The great news is: you don't have to choose just one. Depending on your session, we can photograph a variety of backgrounds to give you multiple professional looks. During your consultation, we'll discuss where your images will be used, your profession, your personal brand, and the impression you'd like to make before recommending the background options that best fit your goals.
Whether you prefer a clean studio portrait, an office setting, or a modern outdoor location, we'll help you create images that represent you professionally and authentically.
Studio Backgrounds
Studio backgrounds provide a timeless, distraction-free look that keeps the focus on you.
White Background
A bright, clean, and modern option that works well for healthcare professionals, universities, nonprofits, corporate teams, and company websites.
Gray Background
Our most versatile background. Gray creates a polished, professional appearance and complements nearly every industry, clothing color, and branding style.
Black Background
A bold, sophisticated option that creates greater contrast and is often preferred by executives, attorneys, public speakers, and business leaders.
Neutral Background
Soft neutral tones create a contemporary look while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.
Branded Backgrounds
Depending on your organization's branding and event, we may also photograph against custom-colored backdrops that complement your company's identity or event theme.
Environmental Backgrounds
Environmental portraits incorporate your surroundings to tell more of your professional story while keeping the focus on you.
Popular options include:
✔ Corporate Offices
✔ Conference Rooms
✔ Hotel Lobbies
✔ University Campuses
✔ Medical Offices
✔ Outdoor Urban Chicago
✔ Modern Architecture
✔ Coworking Spaces
✔ Workplace Environments
✔ Business Headquarters
Environmental backgrounds are especially popular for business owners, physicians, faculty members, consultants, architects, attorneys, and professionals who want their work environment to become part of their professional brand.
Not sure which background is right for you? We'll gladly recommend the best option, or combination of options; based on your profession, industry, personal brand, and how your headshots will be used
3/4 HEADSHOT (Three Quarter Headshot)
LEARN ABOUT:
headshot styles, composition, and wardrobe below to make an informed decision
What to Wear for Professional Headshots
Depends on the type of profesional headshot needed, however, we recommend:
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Solid colors
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Professional attire
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Layered clothing
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Avoid busy patterns
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Bring multiple outfit options
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Keep accessories simple
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Choose clothing that represents your profession
We'll gladly help you select the best outfit during your session.
Our Editing Philosophy
Your professional headshot should still look like you.
Every image is individually edited to enhance lighting, color, and overall appearance while preserving authentic skin tones and natural features. We avoid excessive retouching and artificial AI-generated edits so your professional image remains genuine.
Professional Headshots for Every Industry
No two professions are exactly alike, and neither are their photography needs. An attorney may want a confident executive portrait, while a physician may prefer a bright and approachable image. A university administrator may need a professional faculty portrait, while an entrepreneur may want branding images that reflect both personality and professionalism.
At Walking Visions Photography, we tailor every session to your profession, goals, and intended use. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we discuss where your images will be used, the impression you'd like to make, and the visual style that best represents your personal or organizational brand.
Professional Headshot Styles & Composition Options
CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING:
1.Traditional Headshot (Classic Head-and-Shoulders)
What it is:
The most recognizable professional headshot. The image is cropped from approximately the chest or shoulders upward, keeping the focus on your face and expression.
Best for
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LinkedIn
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Company websites
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Staff directories
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Business cards
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Email signatures
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Professional bios
Benefits
The close composition helps viewers immediately connect with your face, making it ideal for building trust and recognition.
How we photograph it
We use professional lighting and guide you through subtle posing and natural expressions to create a polished image that feels approachable and authentic.
2. Three-Quarter Headshot
What it is
Photographed from approximately the waist up.
Best for
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Executives
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Speakers
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Business owners
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Authors
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Marketing materials
Benefits
This style includes more of your posture and body language while still emphasizing your face. It often feels more confident and engaging than a tighter crop.
How we photograph it
We coach your posture, hand placement, and body angle to create a natural, confident pose that complements your profession.
3. Environmental Headshot
What it is
A professional headshot captured in your office, workplace, campus, clinic, or another meaningful location.
Best for
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Physicians
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Professors
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Attorneys
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Realtors
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Architects
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Entrepreneurs
Benefits
The environment tells part of your story and gives viewers context about your profession without distracting from you.
How we photograph it
We use natural and supplemental lighting to highlight both you and your workspace while maintaining a clean, professional look.
4. Personal Branding Portrait
What it is
A wider composition that may include your workspace, laptop, products, or interactions related to your profession.
Best for
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Coaches
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Influencers
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Business owners
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Content creators
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Consultants
Benefits
Provides versatile images for websites, social media, marketing campaigns, and promotional materials, helping audiences connect with both your expertise and personality.
How we photograph it
We create a variety of poses and settings that showcase your work, personality, and brand while maintaining a cohesive visual style.
5. Full-Length Business Portrait
What it is
A portrait that captures your entire body in professional attire.
Best for
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Speakers
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Authors
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Executives
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Fashion professionals
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Marketing materials
Benefits
Ideal when clothing, posture, or presence is an important part of your professional image. It also works well for magazine layouts and promotional graphics.
How we photograph it
We direct your stance and positioning to create balanced, confident images that emphasize professionalism from head to toe.
6. Seated Executive Portrait
What it is
A professional portrait captured while seated in an office, boardroom, or studio.
Best for
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CEOs
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Presidents
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Board members
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Faculty leaders
Benefits
Creates an approachable yet authoritative appearance suitable for leadership profiles and publications.
How we photograph it
We carefully position seating, posture, and lighting to produce a refined portrait that communicates confidence and leadership.
7. Editorial Portrait
What it is
A more creative, magazine-inspired portrait with dynamic posing and expressive lighting.
Best for
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Public speakers
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Authors
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Magazine features
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Executives
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Creative professionals
Benefits
Offers a polished, storytelling style that stands out in media, publications, and marketing.
How we photograph it
We use creative composition and lighting while keeping the image professional and aligned with your personal brand.
8. Tight Crop Headshot
What it is
A close-up composition focused almost entirely on the face.
Best for
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LinkedIn
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Acting portfolios
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Corporate directories
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Professional profiles
Benefits
The tight crop emphasizes facial expressions and eye contact, making it ideal for creating a strong personal connection.
How we photograph it
We pay close attention to expression, eye placement, and lighting so the final image feels engaging and natural.
What We Deliver
Rather than limiting you to one style, we often capture a variety of compositions during the same session, allowing you to choose images that work best across different platforms:
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Traditional head-and-shoulders headshots for LinkedIn and company directories
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Three-quarter portraits for websites, biographies, and marketing materials
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Environmental headshots that incorporate your workplace or campus
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Personal branding portraits for entrepreneurs and business owners
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Full-length business portraits for speakers, authors, and promotional materials
This approach gives you a versatile gallery that can be used across your website, social media, presentations, publications, and professional profiles without needing multiple photo sessions.
One note on terminology
How long does a headshot session take?
Most individual sessions are completed in 20–45 minutes, while team and corporate sessions vary depending on the number of participants.
Do you travel to offices?
Yes. We provide on-location corporate headshots throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.
Do you photograph conferences?
Yes. We offer conference photography, meeting photography, event photography, and professional headshot stations.
Can our entire company be photographed?
Absolutely. We photograph organizations ranging from a few employees to several hundred while maintaining a consistent look across the entire team.
Do you retouch the images?
Yes. Every selected image receives personalized editing while maintaining natural skin tones and realistic appearance.
How quickly will we receive our photos?
Turnaround depends on the size of the session, but we are known for delivering images quickly without sacrificing quality.
Professional medical headshot designed for healthcare providers, clinic websites, hospital directories, and professional branding.
Should I smile in my headshots?
That depends on the message you want your photographs to communicate. A warm smile often creates an approachable and welcoming appearance, while a more neutral expression can communicate confidence and professionalism. During your session we'll photograph multiple expressions, including smiling, subtle smiles, and executive looks, so you have options for different platforms and audiences.
How often should I update my professional headshots?
We generally recommend updating your headshot every two to three years or anytime your appearance changes significantly. It's also a good idea to schedule new headshots after changing careers, receiving a promotion, launching a business, updating your company's website, becoming a speaker, or refreshing your personal brand.
Can employees choose their own headshot?
Yes. Depending on your organization's preferences, employees can review and select their favorite image from a private online gallery before final editing. We also work with organizations that prefer to make image selections internally.
Do you whiten teeth?
Yes. Light teeth whitening is available upon request and is included as part of our natural editing process when appropriate. We focus on subtle enhancements that maintain a realistic appearance.
Do you remove wrinkles?
Our editing philosophy emphasizes natural-looking results. We typically soften minor distractions while preserving the natural character and personality that make you unique. If you have specific retouching requests, we're happy to discuss them before editing begins.
Can I use my professional headshots on LinkedIn?
Absolutely. LinkedIn is one of the most common reasons professionals schedule headshots. We photograph and edit images specifically to help you make a strong first impression with recruiters, employers, colleagues, and potential clients.
Do you help with posing?
Yes. You don't need any modeling experience. Throughout your session we'll coach you on posture, body positioning, facial expressions, eye direction, and natural smiles to create photographs that feel comfortable, confident, and authentic.
Do you offer different lighting and background options?
Yes. Every session is customized. Together we'll choose the lighting, background, composition, and overall style that best reflects your profession, personal brand, and intended use. Whether you prefer a classic studio portrait, an environmental office setting, or a modern outdoor look, we'll help you create professional images that fit your goals.
Can I receive multiple styles during one session?
Absolutely. One of the advantages of working with Walking Visions Photography is that we often photograph multiple compositions, backgrounds, and expressions during the same session. This gives you a versatile gallery of images that can be used across LinkedIn, company websites, marketing materials, publications, presentations, and social media without scheduling multiple sessions.
Professional executive portrait ideal for leadership profiles, speaking engagements, and business marketing materials.
Our Natural Editing Philosophy
At Walking Visions Photography, we believe the best professional headshots still look like you.
Our editing process focuses on enhancing your images, not changing who you are. Every selected photograph is individually edited with careful attention to lighting, color, and natural skin tones while preserving the features that make you unique.
When appropriate, every headshot may include subtle professional retouching such as:
✔ Temporary blemish removal
✔ Minor skin touch-ups
✔ Light teeth whitening
✔ Flyaway hair cleanup
✔ Under-eye shadow reduction
✔ Lint or clothing distractions removed
✔ Color correction
✔ Exposure adjustments
✔ Natural skin tone enhancement
✔ Background cleanup when needed
Our goal is never to make you look like a different person. Instead, we create polished, professional images that accurately represent you while helping you look confident, approachable, and at your very best.
If you have specific editing requests, we're happy to discuss them during your consultation to ensure your final images match your preferences while maintaining a natural, authentic appearance.
Schedule Your Chicago Professional Headshot Session
Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, photographing your leadership team, hosting a conference, or building your company's brand, Walking Visions Photography provides professional headshots designed to help you make a lasting first impression.
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