NEWPORT BEACH HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER
Does Your Headshot Open Doors for You?
Exceptional Headshots For Driven Professionals Get Expert Coaching & Direction To Elevate Your Career
Your headshot is your digital first impression. If it's not exceptional, you're leaving opportunities on the table.
NEWPORT BEACH HEADSHOTS
Does Your Headshot Open Doors for You?
Exceptional Headshots For Driven Professionals
Get Expert Coaching & Direction To Elevate Your Career
Your headshot is your first digital impression. If it's not exceptional, you're leaving opportunities on the table.
Serving Newport Beach Professionals
Newport Beach runs on reputation. Wealth management firms, private equity offices, family offices, luxury real estate brokerages, and law firms along Newport Center Drive and Fashion Island work in industries where credibility is the product. Clients make decisions about who to trust before a conversation starts. Your headshot is often the first thing they see.
In that context, an outdated or inconsistent image does not just look unprofessional. It signals something about your standards.
We work with Newport Beach professionals regularly. Robinson Calcagnie, Inc. Law Firm is among the many that trust us to provide professional, high-quality portraits. Wealth management advisor at a Newport Center firm, refreshing their materials ahead of a client acquisition push. A real estate partner updating the team page after bringing on new agents. An attorney at a Fashion Island practice whose firm directory has not been updated in two years.
Our studio is 10 minutes from Newport Beach, just off the 405 in Fountain Valley. More conveniently, we come to you. For teams of three or more, we set up on-site, photograph the full staff without disrupting the day, and deliver within 48 hours.
We handle everything. Clean, professional images ready to go wherever you need them. No back and forth. No waiting around.
For senior professionals and executives, we have also put together a guide to what leadership portraits need to convey and how to get them right. Executive Headshots Newport Beach
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"Christopher exceeded our expectations with his skill and professionalism. Chris had intimate knowledge of all the best locations around our Costa Mesa office to photograph our headshots, and his ability to guide poses and capture compelling images enhanced our Solar Insure brand. The personalized coaching and keen aesthetic eye made our sessions productive and enjoyable, resulting in high-quality visuals that elevated our company's image. Highly recommend for any business seeking top-tier photographic content."
Tabitha Partin
VP Sales, Solar Insure
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Headshot photography
Your team's headshots represent your company before anyone meets.
When images are inconsistent, outdated, or off-brand, they create doubt before the conversation starts.
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EST. 1999
Hello, I'm Christopher
Hi, I’m Christopher Todd! I launched Christopher Todd Studios back in 2000, but my love for photography started long before that.
I specialize in creating headshots that stand out. With expert lighting, composition, and background selection, I craft images that highlight what matters most, your personality.
Located in Orange County, I’ve helped professionals across industries elevate their image with headshots that get results. With my unique techniques, and expert guidance and coaching, I’ll ensure you look confident, approachable, and ready to make your mark.
Let’s create a headshot that helps you get noticed!
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Book & Prepare
Instantly book online with latest Studio availability or email/text for a custom photoshoot date, and start planning.
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Photoshoot
Receive individual attention, posing guidance, and help selecting the best outfit. Review your images immediately.
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Image Delivery
Final headshots will be retouched, exported in several formats, and digitally delivered to you within 48 hours.
headshot prices
Headshot for one in our studio
- Studio photoshoot up to 1 hour.
- "What to Wear" Prep Guide
- Unlimited looks/outfits
- Posing/expression coaching
- Immediate image review and selection
- Expert retouching
- 1 high-resolution image of your choice
- 48-hour guaranteed delivery
$297
Additional images are available for $197 each
Headshot for one on location
- OC Location photoshoot up to 1 hour.
- "What to Wear" Prep Guide
- Unlimited looks/outfits
- Posing/expression coaching
- Private Image Gallery online
- Expert retouching
- 1 high-resolution image of your choice
- 48-hour guaranteed delivery
$597
Additional images are available for $197 each
Individual Headshots
Professional headshot photography in and around Newport Beach, CA. Love the way you look with updated professional headshots. Most individuals have a LinkedIn profile; make sure your profile photo is professional and stands out.
Team & Office Headshots
Business headshots that reflect your company's brand. If you have more than 3 employees it is more economical if we come to your office with our mobile studio. Get professional headshots for the entire team without interrupting the work day.
Attorney & Lawyer Headshots
We are Newport Beach's number one choice for attorney photography. Trusted by the largest firms in OC and the official photographer for the Orange County Bar Association. In addition, we are the main photographer for two attorney magazines, Orange County Attorney Journal and Orange County Lawyer Magazine.
Resident & Doctor Headshots
Resident application photos, aka ERAS pictures, are not only very important for a standout application; they're also a requirement as part of the application process. Hoag Hospital and the medical practices surrounding it are a consistent source of headshot work. Physicians, residents, and administrative staff who need professional images for directories and credentialing materials work with us regularly.
Realtor Headshots
Realtor headshots that look professional will attract the right client. As a realtor, your headshot should look natural, friendly, and trustworthy. Feel confident using your business profile photo on marketing material, websites, social media, and business cards with a great headshot.
Actor Headshots
Casting directors make split decisions based on your actor headshots. For this very reason, I believe your acting headshots are extremely important. Like any job interview, the first impression you make is the most important one. I help people get the best headshots by getting the person I am photographing to look authentic and photogenic.
Branding Portraits
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branding session is essential for small business owners, creatives, authors, influencers, coaches, and consultants, building a strong, recognizable presence. These sessions provide high-quality, personalized images that showcase you and your brand authentically. With a professional approach, I create images that elevate your brand and make a lasting impression.
Studio Headshots Are Perfect For:
✅ Author's book jacket
✅ Dating app profiles
✅ Facebook profile photo
✅ Instagram profile
✅ Professional Associations
✅ Media events
✅ Magazine Covers
✅ Email signature
✅ LinkedIn profile photo
✅ Press release
✅ Real estate agent
✅ Graduating college student
✅ Medical Residency application (ERAS)
✅ Doctor
✅ Actor's/model portfolio
✅ Executive
✅ Small business owner
✅ Entrepreneur
✅ Attorneys
✅ Corporate employee
✅ Consultant
✅ Artist or musician
✅ Marketing materials
✅ Keynote speaker
My Favorite Newport Beach Headshot Locations
We can also bring our mobile studio right to your office.
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Newport Beach Civic Center
The Civic Center is a modern government complex situated in a beautiful landscape in Newport Beach. The center's architecture is striking with its sleek lines, glass windows, and contemporary design. Its surrounding landscape offers a beautiful blend of modernity and nature, making it a great spot for photography, relaxation, and community events.
Lido Marina Village
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Lido Marina Village is a charming waterfront destination in Newport Beach offering visitors a unique blend of high-end boutiques, upscale restaurants, and stunning views of the harbor. Be sure to pay the parking meters to avoid a costly parking ticket.
Newport Beach Office
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Newport Beach office complex or just outside your office. Business headshots for the entire staff made easy and convenient as to not interrupt your entire day.
Noguchi Garden
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Noguchi Garden is conveniently located near Newport Beach in the Pacific Arts Plaza. Nearby parking structures make this an ideal place for the entire team. Just off the 405 freeway.
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Professional Portrait Studio
Our professional portrait studio is just off the 405 freeway, 10 minutes from most of Newport Beach, Ca.
What To Expect From A Headshot Session With Christopher Todd Studios
🗓 Flexible dates that fit your busy schedule
🏝 Location planning
🤠 Genuine smiles and facial expressions
🕺 Professional posing
👗 Outfit planning
🤗 Stress-free guided photoshoot
🌅 Headshots that stand out
🕰 24-48 hour turnaround time
👩💻 Professionally edited photos
frequently asked questions
How far is your studio from Newport Beach?
Our studio is in Fountain Valley, about 10 minutes from Newport Beach and right off the 405 freeway. There is easy parking, and we are straightforward to find.
Do you work with executives and senior professionals in Newport Beach?
Yes. We work regularly with professionals across Newport Beach's financial services, private equity, real estate, and legal sectors. Sessions are structured and efficient. Most individual sessions run 30 to 45 minutes and images are delivered within 24 to 48 hours.
Can you come to our Newport Beach office for team headshots?
Yes. We bring our full mobile studio directly to your office. This works well for teams of three or more. We set up on-site, photograph the entire staff without interrupting the work day, and deliver edited photos within 48 hours. Most team sessions are completed in two.
How quickly will I receive my photos?
Most clients receive their professionally edited photos within 24 to 48 hours of their session. If you have a deadline such as a client presentation, a press feature, or a website update, let us know when you book and we will plan around it.
What outdoor and on-location spots do you use in Newport Beach?
We regularly shoot at the Newport Beach Civic Center, outdoor locations near Fashion Island and Newport Center, and at client offices throughout the city. All have convenient parking. We can also shoot in our Fountain Valley studio for a controlled, polished background.
What types of headshots do you offer near Newport Beach?
We offer individual professional headshots, executive and leadership portraits, team and office headshots, attorney and lawyer headshots, wealth management and financial services headshots, realtor headshots, and branding portraits. All are available in-studio or on-location in and around Newport Beach, CA.
Professional Headshots Near Newport Beach, CA
Professional headshots are made easy. Whether you come into our Orange County Studio just 5 minutes from Costa Mesa, or we bring our gear to your location.
Christopher Todd Studios will deliver natural and authentic headshot portraits.
It is time to stand out from your competition and get the recognition you deserve.
We provide professional services to all cities in the OC and are happy to serve LA County as well.
Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Tustin, Villa Park, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Westminster, Yorba Linda, Corona Del Mar, Anaheim