Editorial Headshots
& Portraits
A guided photography experience for professionals, artists, and actors looking for portraits that shape how they’re seen.
Editorial Headshots & Portraits
for actors, artists and creative professionals
Trusted by
Marketing Age
Adobe
Friends of the High Line
Smithsonian
Creative Capital
Outsider
NYC Headshot Photographer
EDITORIAL HEADSHOTS & PORTRAITS fOR
ACTORS, ARTISTS & CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS
If you've been putting off your photo session, now is the time. You evolve. Your work evolves. Your image should too. I work in a creative environment where you're free to express and explore, guided and supported throughout the process. Whether you're updating your LinkedIn profile, your artist statement, or building a new set of images for the roles you're pursuing, get in touch. I've got you.
Meet
Carlos David
People tell me I make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. That’s a skill I’ve honed over years of photographing artists and public figures.
I’m a New York City headshot photographer, working with professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs. I create modern, editorial-style headshots and portraits.
I guide you through posing and expression, so you know exactly what to do and leave with portraits you’ll actually want to use.
Ideal for:
Creatives & entrepreneurs • Business owners & founders • Professionals & leaders • Actors, artists & changemakers
A glimpse into what a portrait session looks like.
Kind words
I was able to see myself in that light that I always wanted to see myself in.
– Kelly Forde
The process
A session built around you
01
Consultation Call
Before we meet, we talk through how you want to be perceived, where the images will be used, and what makes you feel most like yourself. This shapes everything.
02
The session
A fully guided photo shoot in my New York City studio. I’ll give you clear direction throughout.
03
Delivery
Within two weeks, you’ll get a private online gallery with your portraits, ready to download and use right away.
Most people think they need to change something about themselves before booking a photoshoot. I’ve heard it so many times: “I need to lose weight first,” “I hate how I look in pictures.”
What actually makes the difference is working with someone who knows about posing, lighting and direction.
Without clear direction, anyone feels awkward in front of the camera. My photo sessions are built to remove the guesswork. I’ll send you a styling prep guide before our photo shoot and guide you through posing and expression during the session. Together, we can create confident, authentic photographs that work across your social media, website, press kit, or casting materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does each headshot take?
We offer a variety of lenght sessions depending on your needs. From 15 minutes in and out to up to three hours including hair and makeup and multiple outfit changes.
Studio or Location?
I offer both studio and on-location sessions. My studio is located where East Harlem meets the Upper East Side, with easy access by train or car. I can also come to your office or studio, or we can shoot outdoors.
Do you offer retouching?
Yes. All final selected images include professional retouching while maintaining a natural appearance.
Do you travel outside Manhattan?
Yes. On-location corporate headshots are available throughout New York City and surrounding areas.
How many employees can you photograph in one day?
Depending on scheduling, between 10–30 employees can be photographed during a full-day corporate headshot session.
Not just an image, a story. Your story.
If you're ready for a session that's guided and built around you, let's get started.
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