Professional Headshots

Present a confident, polished, and authentic image—whether you’re launching your career, strengthening your personal brand, or updating your professional profile. Photographed by award-winning visual artist Hans Xu, our Professional Headshots session offers clean, modern portraits that highlight your unique personality and elevate your presence across resumes, websites, and professional platforms.

Overview

Best For:

  • Job seekers

  • Business professionals

  • Students and academic applicants

  • Entrepreneurs and creatives building a brand

Ideal Use Cases:
Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, company websites, bios, and school applications

Style:
Crisp, natural, and professional — available in formal, casual, or brand-aware tones

What’s Included

  • 30–45 minute studio session

  • 1–2 outfit changes

  • Professionally lit, neutral backdrops (white, gray, or beige)

  • Guided posing and expression coaching

  • Private online proofing gallery

  • 6 professionally retouched high-resolution images

  • Standard usage license (personal and professional platforms)

Preparation Tips

What to Wear:

  • Solid-colored, well-fitted tops in neutral or brand-aligned colors

  • Avoid loud patterns or logos

  • Bring 1–2 wardrobe options for variation

Hair & Makeup:

  • Clean and polished look recommended

  • Light, natural makeup works best

  • Optional: professional grooming or hair/makeup services

Before Your Session:

  • Get a good night’s rest and stay hydrated

  • Arrive 5–10 minutes early

  • Relax—we’ll guide you through posing and expressions

Image Usage & Delivery

  • Final retouched images delivered within 7 business days after selection

  • Licensed for use on websites, resumes, LinkedIn, academic applications, and personal promotion

  • Commercial licensing (e.g., publishing, advertising) available upon request

    Copyright & Usage Rights

    All images created during your session are protected by U.S. copyright law and remain the intellectual property of the photographer, Hans Xu. Clients are granted a personal-use license, which includes printing, displaying, and sharing the final delivered images for personal, non-commercial purposes (e.g., personal website, home display, social media, or portfolio use).

    Commercial use—such as advertising, media publishing, merchandising, or third-party use—requires separate written licensing.

    We respect every client’s right to privacy and portrait control. We will never display your photographs (online or offline) without your explicit consent. If you'd prefer your images remain private, we honor such requests completely.

    You will always have the opportunity to opt in or out of having your portraits featured in Hans Xu’s portfolio, website, exhibitions, or marketing materials.

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