All bookings can be completed through my website. Click on Book Online (/book-online)to be directed to my booking site, which includes an integrated payment platform, so on the day of your session, all you have to do is show up! All headshot and imagery sessions are available as a la carte options; for example, you can book a Depth of Field headshot session with a Shutter Speed imagery session as an add-on. I open my availability a month at a time, so if you don't see any openings, please feel free to check back the following month or check out my Instagram page (https://instagram.com/clinicalimpressions)for announcements about fundraising or community events. Please note that I do not maintain a waitlist. A note on COVID-19: I have received all recommended vaccine doses, and during both indoor and outdoor headshot sessions, I wear medical-grade masks for the entire duration of the session regardless of the other person's vaccination status. I accept any cancellations related to COVID-19 symptoms. My priority during this time is your comfort and safety; if you're feeling worried about the risks associated with an in-person meeting, I would recommend postponing your session.

All location options are available for the Depth of Field headshot and/or imagery sessions. The Shutter Speed headshot and imagery sessions are limited to the Clinical Impressions studio (Option 1); an exception is that if you include the Shutter Speed imagery session as an add-on to a Depth of Field headshot session, both sessions will take place at the location you choose for the headshot session. OPTION 1: MY SPACE The Clinical Impressions studio in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago features beautiful natural lighting, multiple backdrops in different colors and textures, and lots of plants and other props. I set up my studio to mimic a therapy space (and I actually do see clients in my studio as well!) so that your headshots will feel warm, friendly, and just like you're in the room with your clients. OPTION 2: YOUR SPACE I am available to come to your home or office space for Depth of Field sessions. This is a great way for you to highlight your personal style in a setting that you are comfortable in and familiar with. Prior to the session, I request photos and videos of your space so I have an idea of how to help set up your space for our session. Please note that travel is restricted to a 10-mile radius from the 60613 zip code, and any additional parking fees, tolls, or travel costs will be added to your invoice. OPTION 3: RENTED SPACE Peerspace (https://www.peerspace.com/)offers studio rentals throughout the city at affordable hourly rates and is a great option for Depth of Field sessions. Choose a studio space you'd like and include the link in my booking form. I will book the Peerspace studio after you complete your booking with me, and the cost of the rental will be added to your invoice. Take note of any hourly minimums; I do not extend headshot session times, but you can use the studio for the entire duration of the rental.

Most people feel anxious and vulnerable about being in front of the camera. My goal is to create a safe space for you to feel more comfortable, and hopefully even have a little fun! After introductions, I will direct you to appropriate locations to begin the session. I often chat with my clients throughout our time together to help them feel at ease, 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 both sitting and standing poses, so that you'll have plenty options to choose from. Throughout the session, I also check in with you on the photos we've taken to ensure satisfaction. I believe collaboration and feedback to be important parts of our headshot session, just as it is in therapy!

Most clients start their search for a therapist online. Your website and online accounts are the first impression that prospective clients and referral sources get about you and your practice. Whether or not you've worked with a professional to creating specific branding, my imagery sessions are designed to create custom photos tailored to your practice. My goal is to provide personalized photos that visually communicate your mission, vision, and values to your site visitors. Customized imagery provides a way for you to distinguish yourself from other practitioners in addition to communicating a cohesive visual brand to colleagues. Investing in custom imagery is also an opportunity to highlight your personal style, clinical specialties, and practice values. The photos we create during imagery sessions have a wide range of potential use, including banners on your website, background photos for social media posts, or marketing images on flyers for services. In Shutter Speed imagery sessions, we create images with items such as books, office items, plants, and other personal items. For example, you could bring in a favorite mug that you always drink coffee out of during your telehealth sessions or a cherished family heirloom that resides in your office space. The Depth of Field imagery sessions provide additional options for photos of yourself and/or others, such as the clinician sitting at a computer, an 'appointment' ('appointment' in quotes because we would not involve real clients!) where the therapist faces the camera with individuals posing as clients with their backs to the camera. My booking forms include an option to share inspiration boards, color palettes, and any other information that will help us collaboratively co-create the images that you need for your practice.

The most important consideration is for you to feel comfortable and relaxed—what helps you feel most "you"! For packages including outfit changes, bringing a blazer, cardigan, scarf, or other accessories can be a quick and easy way to switch up your look. ​ Your headshots can be a way to represent important parts of your identity that you wish you convey to clients and colleagues. Examples include patterns, colors, jewelry, or fabric that have personal and cultural significance, clothing that shows off body art or piercings; or different hairstyles and makeup.​ ​ Most importantly, find something that you feel good in! Try on the outfit at home and spend a bit of time in it if it's something new to see how you feel. 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. The night before your session, try your best to get some rest. On the day of the session, budget your time to account for unexpected factors such as traffic, so that you aren't feeling worried about being late or rushing to the location of the session. Just like any other potentially anxiety-provoking events, such as giving a presentation or performing, taking steps to feel prepared helps you arrive at your session in a more relaxed and open state of mind.

This is entirely up to you! Some folks like being in charge of their own look; for others, it can help ease their nerves to have professionals take care of them. If you'd like referrals, let me know and I'm happy to send you suggestions for hair and makeup artists that I know and trust, though I cannot guarantee that their availability would match up with the day of your headshot session.

For headshot sessions, you will typically receive an album of your photo proofs within 5 business days after your session. Proofs 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 of course the final decision is up to you! After you make your selections, I will send you the high-resolution edited files via Dropbox within another 5 business days. For group practices, each individual is able to choose their own photo, and both individuals and practice owners will receive the final files. For imagery sessions, proofs are not provided. You will receive your high-resolution professionally edited files within 5-7 business days after the session. You can request proofs if you are interested in purchasing additional photos.

Most people's experiences with professional photography are at weddings or portrait sessions where you typically receive a big batch of photos for a single price, so I understand that paying $25 for each photo might feel like a lot! Unlike wedding, portrait, and lifestyle photographers, headshot photographers like me individually retouch every single photo. The retouching process includes but is not limited to: adjusting lighting, contrast, color, and tone; removing skin blemishes, stray hairs, dust or stains on clothing; smoothing skin surface and texture; and brightening teeth and dark undereye areas. In order to honor every individual's unique qualities and as a stance against the ethical concerns posed by AI, I do not use an automated process. My prices are reflective of the amount of time and care that I put into every headshot I co-create with the therapists I meet. Proofs are unedited, watermarked photos from which you will choose the photo(s) that you wish for me to retouch. Giving folks the opportunity to choose the individual photos they want allows me the ability to provide detailed, personalized, and customized retouching and focus on quality over quantity. When your headshot portrays a genuine, authentic, polished, and confident reflection of you, you won't need all those extra files sitting on your computer taking up space—you'll just need the ones that you'll actually use!

Photos of your office are not only a way to showcase your decor and style, they can also be a way to help new clients orient to your physical space and know what to expect when they come in for an in-person visit. The package includes wide angle shots of the entire room; detail shots of books other office items; and photos of the waiting room, hallway, and building (if allowed). During our consultation call, I will provide a price quote as well as a time estimate for the session. Prior to our scheduled session, I recommend cleaning and tidying up your space. Dust does show up in photos, so give all surfaces a wipe. Tuck away any cords or wires that are clearly visible, and empty out your trash cans. But if you miss anything, don't worry! During my office sessions, I move around items and furniture to help your office look its best and most inviting (but I always make sure to return everything back to its original place). If there are specific photos that you are looking to capture or specific dimensions, such as for a banner on your website, let me know and we can work together to make it happen! While there may not be much for you to actively do while I create your office photos, it is helpful for you or someone on your team to be there for the entire duration of the session to provide guidance if needed.

I understand that having the budget for professional headshots is a financial privilege that not everyone has. I strongly believe that art should be accessible to everyone, especially in a world that already devalues art and artists. I do not wish to exclude anyone with financial constraints who would like to work with me, particularly folks from historically marginalized populations who have been materially impacted by systemic oppression. I invite you to reflect on where you may be on the economic justice map (https://www.embracingequity.org/post/embracing-an-equitable-sliding-scale)before you ask for a discount or deal on your headshots or office photos. Feel free to check my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/clinicalimpressions)for the most updated offerings and information about upcoming community events where you may be able to access headshots on a lower fee or sliding scale basis. Alternatively, if you are from a historically marginalized community and are unable to invest in the listed package prices, please reach out to me via email (mailto:clinicalimpressions@gmail.com)with information about your estimated budget and I would be happy to discuss further!