Peter La Rowe Photography provides expert photography services focused on artistic portraiture, professional headshots, and personal branding. We strive to highlight your individuality through outstanding images that boost your personal image and tell the story of your unique personality. Allow us to help you create beautiful images and make a memorable impression.

A headshot is a professional close up photograph of a person's head including their hair, shoulders, and upper body. It serves as your calling card or the first line of how your brand presents itself to viewers in commercial and personal uses. Professional headshots help you stand out by showing who you are while conveying approachability, likability, and professionalism.

Personal branding photography is more than a headshot—it's a powerful visual storytelling tool that captures your unique personality, passions, and identity. By showcasing authentic moments and tailored imagery, it conveys your values and message, creating a connection that resonates deeply with your audience. These photos humanize your brand, evoke trust, and help you stand out in a crowded marketplace, offering versatile content for websites, social media, marketing campaigns, and beyond.

A headshot session is ideal for professionals and individuals who need a polished image or two for business profiles, resumes, social media, or LinkedIn. These sessions focus on capturing a clean, formal portrait that highlights your appearance without delving into personal style or storytelling. The result is a straightforward image that conveys professionalism and credibility.

On the other hand, a personal branding session is a more comprehensive experience designed to craft a versatile library of images tailored to your personal storytelling and marketing strategy. These sessions take more time to plan and execute, incorporating various settings, props, and poses to showcase your personality, values, and the essence of you and your brand. Perfect for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and individuals, personal branding photography creates dynamic content for websites, social media, and promotional materials, helping you connect with your audience on a deeper level.

As a general rule, you should update your headshot every 2-3 years. However, you should consider updating sooner if you've significantly changed your appearance (new hairstyle, lost or gained weight, etc.), changed professions or roles, or if your current headshot no longer accurately represents you.

Yes! On-location headshot services are available upon request and tailored to suit your brand's particular needs be it for individuals or your entire team. Inquire for travel fees, professional hair and makeup services, and custom on-site pricing.

Wear clothing that is clean, lint-free, neat, pressed, and appropriate for your industry or personal look. Solid colors and non-reflective options are recommended, while fine patterns or other company logos should be avoided. Choose clothing that reflects you, your personal brand, and professional image. Bring multiple outfits that fit you well and make you feel good when you wear them. Keep jewelry to a minimum and on a smaller scale unless it is a signature piece or critical element to your outfit.

Please reach out with any questions and I'd be happy to help you plan your wardrobe for your shoot.

If doing your own, your hair and makeup should enhance your natural features and be kept simple and natural unless you're going for a specific look. Avoid extreme, lustrous, or reflective makeup. Hairstyles should reflect how you'd like to look for the next year or two. A natural, polished look generally works best for professional photos while going a bit more glamorous for portraiture may be appropriate.

If you would rather leave it to the pros, I work with talented hair and makeup artists who can elevate your presentation and take your look to another level that may have you seeing yourself in an entirely new light. Contact for pricing and availability.

Professional headshot sessions may range from 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on the package and requirements. The session length affects how many outfit changes and lighting changes are involved.

Portraits and personal branding sessions tend to range longer from 1 to 3 hours depending on the package and particular needs of the shoot. Time for makeup, wardrobe and lighting changes, as well as location and set considerations all play into the overall time involved. Travel time for location based shoots is also a factor and generally falls outside of the actual shoot time.

Your session fee is an investment in the expertise and dedication of your photographer, encompassing a comprehensive range of services designed to create stunning visual memories. This fee covers:

1. Pre-Session Planning: Personalized consultation to discuss your vision, preferences, and expectations.
2. Communication and Preparation: All correspondence to ensure you're fully prepared for your photoshoot.
3. The Photoshoot: Your photographer's time and talent during the actual session.
4. Post-Production: Careful selection and professional editing of the best images from your session.
5. Image Presentation: A curated viewing experience where you'll see your edited photos for the first time and select your favorites.

Higher-tier packages may include additional services such as specialized background editing or black and white conversions. This comprehensive approach ensures that from the initial consultation to the final image selection, every aspect of your photography experience is crafted to exceed your expectations and deliver exceptional results.