Individual headshots are mostly taken at Photography by Misty's home studio in Plano. The cost is $199 for two headshots. PbM will travel to you -- up to 60 miles -- for $279. Locations farther than 60 miles will incur a travel fee. 

The typical session lasts anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. 

Do friends, family and co-workers compliment you when wearing a certain outfit or color? Start there. Wear well-fitting clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable.

For men: Everyone loves a crisp white oxford, however, it can dominate the headshot. If you want to wear white, top it with a jacket. The same is true for a patterned shirt, wear it with a jacket. We will ask you to button your jacket so make sure you can.

For women: Flowing sleeves and bodices are great in person, but not in headshots where they add weight to your frame. Wear at least a three-quarter length sleeved top or a jacket. Great guns or not, any skin showing other than your face and neck can draw unwanted attention.

Glasses: If co-workers and clients know you for wearing glasses, then wear your glasses. Our photographers are experts in lighting clients so there is no lens glare. They will also be happy to take a few shots of you without your glasses to compare.

The photographer will get to know you while expertly posing and lighting you. And he/she will be paying attention to details such as wayward hairs, crooked ties and askew necklaces. Our photography team is also well versed in facial expressions and body language. What do you want your professional pictures to say? After taking shots of you in 3 to 5 different poses with different facial expressions, and possibly a wardrobe change, you will have a chance to look at the images on a laptop. The photographer will help guide you in selecting the best headshots.

After you look at the original images, be prepared to explain to the photographer what you did or didn't like (pose, facial expression or a personal hangup) so the photographer will know how to approach round 2. We want you leave proud to start using your new headshot. If you feel anything less than confident about the final result, let's try again.

No. After you have picked your selection(s), your top images will be sent to our editor for some genuine enhancements -- aka "FauxTox." Don't worry, even your mother won't know that our editor touched it up. She'll just know it is the best picture she has ever seen of you. 

And we take (reasonable) requests. For example, if you have a scar you want removed, your teeth to be whiter, let us know. 

Also, we have helped several people with Bells Palsy fall in love with their pictures again.

Editing takes time to ensure the best quality. Our in-house editor works with one headshot at a time to ensure a genuine deliverable. We do not mass edit pictures. Most headshots are delivered within 7-10 days. Rush processing might be available upon request.

Yes. Photography by Misty is very mindful of skin tones. There is no one camera setting or lighting set up for all skin tones. We will adjust depending on the client. 

If you are thinking about getting a haircut or color, do that at least a week before your photo shoot. The day before, hydrate, do not eat salty foods and get a good night's rest.

If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we can reschedule for another day or move the session to an indoor location. We’ll stay in touch and make the best decision together.

• Fill out an online form: Our monthly in-studio sessions
• Call: 214.235.3239
• Email: Misty@PhotographyByMisty.com

We have to admit, there is some really great software out there. And it is only going to get better. Not to mention, virtual or AI-generated headshots are less expensive.

However, you are taking the picture on your cellphone and emailing it to be edited onto a professional backdrop. No one is there to pose you, light you or pay attention to the small details. A professional photographer is trained to do all those things.

Three of us have tried virtual headshots. All of us went in with an open mindset. However, our headshots were missing the personal touches, which left us very disappointed.

Yes. Photography by Misty will bring a full professional studio (camera, lights and background) to your office, event or desired location. 

Do friends, family and co-workers compliment you when wearing a certain outfit or color? Start there. Wear well-fitting clothes that make you feel confident and comfortable.

For group shots: Solid colors, minimal patterns, and coordinating (but not matching) outfits work best.

Photography by Misty can accommodate small teams to large-scale groups efficiently. We recommend 3 to 5 minutes per employee which comes out to 12 to 20 people per hour.  We keep things moving while still giving each individual the attention they deserve.

If you have 100 employees who need headshots and don't like the idea of it taking 5 to 8 hours, you can hire multiple -- up to four -- photographers.

Yes. Photography by Misty recommends at least 10 minutes with top executives. Options include, a wardrobe change and second backdrop. Executives also have the option of getting two headshots.

Absolutely. We guide each person through simple, natural adjustments so they look confident and align with your brand. 

That's more common that you think -- and exactly where Photography by Misty shines. Our process is designed to put people as ease, resulting in authentic, confident images. 

Yes. Please provide Photography by Misty with examples of your current headshots before the day of the photo shoot.

Yes. Immediately after their individual session, the photographer or the assistant will help the employee narrow down the options and select their favorite. 

We provide natural enhancements -- often called "FauxTox" -- that refine without over-editing. The goal is a polished, professional look that still feels authentic. 

Final images are typically delivered within 7 business days, depending on the scope of the project. All the images are put into one organzied online gallery for easy downloading.

Photography by Misty prefers a couple of weeks notice. However, because we have a team of trained photographers and assistants we are usually able to accommodate last-minute requests.

Photography by Misty needs, at least, an open space that is 12 feet by 12 feet with a table and electrical outlets for our laptop. If you have hired two photographers, double those requirements. We will need to know where to park and where we can unload our equipment. And having internet access is helpful.

We offer both per-person and day-rate options depending on your team and goals. 

4 people: $199 each

5-9 people: $159 each

10-19: $129 each

20-30: $99 each

If you have less than 4 people, reach out to us for pricing. If you have more than 30 people, please inquire about half-day and full-day rates.

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Photography by Misty brings an assistant for a multitude of reasons:

• Assistants are a second pair of eyes to fix a wayward necklace, straighten a crooked collar or tell a joke to entice a genuine smile.
• Assistants guide the client in selecting the final image so the photographer can keep shooting.
• Assistants can also grab spare batteries out of the camera bag, run to the car or sign in people waiting without having to disrupt the photographer's work.

Photography by Misty schedules breaks if shoots are longer than 4 hours. If shoots occur during meal time and more than 4 hours, meals and snacks are appreciated but not required.

The employee(s) can come to Photography by Misty's home studio (in Plano) at a discounted rate ($99).  We also can return to the company, however, it will be at the original rate. 

• Fill out an online form: Our monthly in-studio sessions
• Call: 214.235.3239
• Email: Misty@PhotographyByMisty.com