Hello there and welcome!
My name is Amy Wu, and thank you for visiting Clinical Impressions. I am a marriage and family therapist based in Skokie, and I created Clinical Impressions to provide high-quality headshots to mental health and other healthcare professionals.
As therapists, we have been taught to think that the most important part of our work occurs in the room with our clients. But in an increasingly digital world, our headshots are an essential part of the image that we convey to our current and potential clients, other mental health professionals, and referral partners.
I have been both a film and digital photographer for over 20 years, and when I'm not meeting with my clients, I love to go on photo adventures, collect film cameras, and make prints in the darkroom. My photographic style is natural, bright, and warm, and my goal in my portrait work is to help each of my subjects feel and look like the best versions of themselves.
I created Clinical Impressions to help fellow mental health workers who are looking for quality headshots for their websites, social media, and professional networking sites. As a therapist myself, I understand the importance of having the right kind of image - one that not only highlights your strengths as a clinician, but also your warmth as a unique individual. With a Clinical Impressions headshot, you are investing in the first impression that others develop of you as a practitioner.
INVEST IN YOUR PRACTICE
I offer customized packages for solo practitioners and group practices. Click here to view an example of a group practice package.
All packages include:
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Pre-session coaching
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Outdoor photo shoot sessions at a location of your choice*
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In-session support and image consultation
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Post-session advising and recommendations
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High-resolution digital files of your choice: edit to correct exposure, contrast, and color; removal of minor skin blemishes
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Additional edited files available for $25 each
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Typical turnaround time of 1-2 weeks
Discounts are available for returning clients and students. Please contact me if you have any questions or are interested in booking a session!
* Shoots at locations more than 10 miles outside of the 60077 zip code will be charged an additional $1 per mile round trip. Any additional parking fees, tolls, or travel costs will also be billed to the client.
SOLO PRACTITIONERS
Package price: $200
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45-minute shoot
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2 digital files of your choice
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Complimentary website design consultation
SMALL GROUP PRACTICES
(2-4 clinicians)
Package price: $150 per clinician
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30 minutes per clinician
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1 digital file per clinician
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Complimentary group photos
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Office photos available for additional cost
MEDIUM GROUP PRACTICES
(5-10 clinicians)
Package price: $125 per clinician
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20-25 minutes per clinician
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1 digital file per clinician
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Complimentary group photos
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Office photos available for additional cost
LARGE GROUP PRACTICES
(11-15 clinicians)*
Package price: $100 per clinician
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15-20 minutes per clinician
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1 digital file per clinician
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Office photos available for additional cost
* For practices with more than 15 clinicians, please message me to discuss a separate contract.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do you only shoot outdoors?
I believe that outdoor sessions provide a more personal touch compared to studio sessions, which often feel more corporate. In the future, I may offer in-office sessions as well; stay tuned for updates!
Which location should I choose?
Firstly, consider whether you would like to have a background that is more natural or more urban. This can be dependent on the location of your office and the clientele you typically serve.
For nature locations, I frequently go to Garfield Park Conservatory, Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago Botanical Gardens, or parks and beaches. The conservatories provide a good option for colder weather or rainy days! For urban locations, I have met clients at Millennium Park, the Bloomingdale Trail, or Ping Tom Park. My clients and I communicate via email to decide on a mutually convenient outdoor location together.
What should I wear?
The most important consideration is for you to feel comfortable and relaxed! I recommend wearing solids with colors that complement your skin tone and hair, as busy prints or obvious logos can distract from your face. Tops with simpler necklines (v-necks and scoop necks) typically photograph better than necklines with more fabric such as cowl necks. Clients often bring a blazer, cardigan, scarf, or other accessories that they can put on top of what they're wearing for a quick way to change up their look. Most importantly, find something that you feel good in! Clothing that requires a lot of adjusting will make you feel self-conscious, and that will likely reflect in your facial expressions and body postures.
What can I expect during the session?
After introductions, I will direct you to appropriate locations to begin the shoot. I often chat with my clients throughout the session to help them feel comfortable, adjust hair and clothing as necessary, and direct body postures and facial expressions. I typically do a variety of close-up and farther shots with different angles and poses so that you have plenty to choose from! Throughout the session, I also check in with my clients on the photos we've taken to ensure satisfaction. I am collaborative and believe feedback to be an important part of our headshot session, just as it is in therapy!
What are next steps after we finish shooting?
After our session, I will send you a link to your photo proofs within 3-5 business days. These are unedited, watermarked files from which you will choose the photo(s) you wish for me to edit and retouch. I make recommendations for photos based on my experience, but you are certainly free to make your own choices as well! After you finalize your choices, I will then send you the high-resolution edited files for your own usage within another 3-5 business days.
SAY HELLO!
