Photography for Creative Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses

Author Headshot Photography

Includes customized photography session to illustrate the atmosphere of your writing and give your readers a glimpse into the artist behind the work.

Chicago author Jeneva Rose sits on a chair in an abandoned building. She has long blonde hair, light skin, and is wearing a black leather jacket.

Jeneva Rose

Author Headshot for New York Times Bestselling Author of You Shouldn’t Have Come Here, Home is Where the Bodies Are, and It’s a Date (Again), just to name a few.

Chicago photographer Katharine Hannah poses with client and local Chicago author Jeneva Rose during their photoshoot together.
The inner cover of book "You Shouldn't Have Come Here" by Jeneva Rose shows an author photo taken by Katharine Hannah. Jeneva has long blonde hair, wears a black leather jacket, and sits on a chair.
"You Shouldn't Have Come Here", a thriller written by Chicago author Jeneva Rose, sits on a gray wooden floor.
 

You’ll receive a gallery of images to choose from that all reflect your branding and voice. Some examples of additional images we shot for Jeneva below!

 
Chicago thriller author Layne Fargo smirks slightly as she leans against a black textured wall. She has long curly black hair, black cat eye glasses

Layne Fargo

Author Headshot for The Favorites, They Never Learn + Temper

Photographer Katharine Hannah with Author Layne Fargo at book launch
Author Layne Fargo's books with classic literature, against black wall

Rachel Michelle

Author headshot for Seasons of Change.

Elaine Hoekstra

Author headshot for “Before We Burn.”

FAQ’s

  • I do not work out of a studio and I will help you find one! I recommend Peerspace to all my clients - it has an amazing assortment of vibes for locations and is very easy to book through. After we have our initial consultation where I learn more about your brand and voice, I can help you choose a location that is best suited to you!

  • My schedule is first come, first serve and tends to fill up fast. Once your photoshoot is over, I will get a sample gallery to you in approximately 2 weeks. From there, your final edited JPEGS will be ready for you in 4-6 weeks.

  • We’ll have an in depth consultation before your photoshoot so that I have a thorough understanding of you, your brand voice, your audience, and the story you’re telling. We’ll work together to create a mood board that suits your theme, find a location that is the right vibe, and discuss props and clothing choices to complete the set up!

  • It depends on the project scope and if you want just headshots, jacket covers, or additional imagery! The average investment for Author Photography is $1000-$1500.

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