Nadia Chapman · The Headshot Photographer

Coached headshots in Portland
& Vancouver, WA

You don't need to know how to pose. I coach every expression, show you the photos as we go, and we keep going until you have headshots you love.

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Expression coachingMultiple looksHappiness guaranteeBetter than AI

Choose your path

Who are you here as?

Every session is fully coached. What changes is what your headshot needs to do for you. Choose where you fit.

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Professionals

Look as good online as you are in person.

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Business owners & executives

When your face is the brand, it has to earn trust in a second.

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Actors

Commercial and theatrical looks casting will stop for.

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Models

Clean digitals and portfolio shots that show your range.

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Companies & teams

Your whole team, coached and consistent, in a morning.

1,539

Headshots taken

593

Happy clients

5.0

Stars on Google

NBC · CBS · FORBES · FOX · ABC

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What people tell me before they book

Four worries. Four answers.

"I'm awkward in front of a camera."

You're coached through every expression and angle. Posing is my job, not yours.

"I never like photos of myself."

You see the images on the laptop as we shoot, and every one you buy is covered by my happiness guarantee.

"I have no idea what to wear."

Bring options. We review your outfits together at the start, a pre-shoot Zoom is available, and you get a full preparation guide once you book.

"Can't I just use an AI headshot?"

People who meet you will notice the difference. See it for yourself below.

The coached session

How it works

We talk and plan

A few minutes on where the photos will be used and how you want to come across. Then we review the outfits you've brought and plan your looks. A pre-shoot Zoom is available too.

I coach, you relax

I direct every expression. Your images appear on the laptop as we shoot, and we talk about what we like and what we don't, so the coaching keeps getting closer to you.

You choose

At the end we go through the images together. Use as much or as little of my professional eye as you like to pick your finals. Each is retouched by me and delivered ready for LinkedIn, web and press.

Why it matters now

Your photo is doing more work than ever

21×

Up to 21 times more profile views for LinkedIn members who have a photo.

Source: LinkedIn

74%

of recruiters say they're more inclined to interview a candidate who includes a headshot.

Source: Ringover survey of US recruiters, 2024

66%

of recruiters would be put off if they realized a candidate's headshot was AI-generated.

Source: Ringover survey of US recruiters, 2024

87%

of hiring managers say their company uses AI somewhere in hiring. The human part of your profile is your face.

Source: Resume Genius, 2026

Real vs AI

Drag to see the difference

AI can make a face. It can't make it yours. Slide across and look at the eyes, the skin, the hairline.

	AI headshot	Coached session
Looks like you in person	Sometimes	Always
Expression that's really yours	No	Yes, coached
Matches your team's photos	Rarely	Yes
Safe to use with clients and casting	Risky	Yes

AIReal

The work

Find your inspiration

Filter by who you are, or search for a look: glasses, blazer, dark background, smiling.

Professional headshot: wavy blonde hair, pearls and a black top on a dark background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: navy blazer and pink shirt, hands clasped, on a dark background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Actor headshot: curly hair and a sleeveless top on a brown background, laughing. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: glasses and a light gray blazer on a dark background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Actor headshot: long dark hair and a white top on a brown background, serious expression. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: dark suit and tie, with a beard, on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: short gray curls and a pink shirt on a gray background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Actor headshot: long wavy hair and a white top on a brown background, laughing. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Actor headshot: dark hair and tattoos, hands under the chin, on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: blonde hair and a cream top on a dark background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: curly hair and a blue top, arms folded, on a green background, laughing. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: long silver hair and a striped shirt on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: seated in an armchair in a cap and dark jacket, full length, on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: red glasses and long dark hair on a dark background, laughing. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: black sweater, holding a pair of glasses, on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: glasses, navy blazer and white shirt, hands clasped, on a blue background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: white-framed glasses and a black turtleneck on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: white blazer, arms folded, on a dark background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: dark suit and yellow tie on a white background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Actor headshot: blue shirt on a blue background, serious expression. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: braids and a magenta blazer on a white background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Actor headshot: long blonde hair and a black top on a brown background, close-up. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Executive headshot: seated on a chair in a white shirt, full length, on a brown background. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

Professional headshot: cream jacket, seated at a table, on a brown background, smiling. By The Headshot Photographer, Portland OR and Vancouver WA.

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Meet Nadia

75 seconds on what to expect

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For companies

Your whole team,
photographed in a morning

I bring a full studio to your office. Everyone is coached, everyone matches, and nobody loses their workday. New hires can get a matching headshot in the studio any time.

Pick a dateOne call to plan the day.

Staff book a slotTheir own link and a prep guide.

Studio comes to youA few minutes each, fully coached.

Consistent set deliveredReady for your website and LinkedIn.

"Nadia has an amazing eye and is the consummate professional."
Eli Kumekpor, Vice President, Nike Jordan Mens

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Quick questions

Before you ask

Where is the studio?

107 E 7th St, Suite A, in downtown Vancouver, Washington, a short drive from Portland. Company sessions happen at your office anywhere in the Portland area.

I'm awkward in photos. Is that a problem?

No. Every session is coached from the first frame, so you never have to work out what to do.

Can I bring more than one outfit?

Yes. Multiple looks are encouraged, and we review your outfits together at the start.

What if I don't like my photos?

You see them on the laptop as we shoot, and every image you purchase is backed by my happiness guarantee.

How much does a headshot cost?

Pricing and available dates are instantly viewable when you request them.

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Ready when you are

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