Professional Headshots in Tucson
More than just a headshot — it's a coached, collaborative experience designed to create images that make you look confident, approachable, and credible. From focused professional headshots to complete personal branding experiences with hair, makeup, photography, and video, every session is built around how you want to show up professionally. Packages start at $599 and include professionally retouched images, real-time image review, and expert expression coaching. See full pricing below before booking. Serving executives, entrepreneurs, business professionals, realtors, attorneys, physicians, and actors across Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, and Southern Arizona.
★★★★★ 5.0 Stars from 170+ Google Reviews
I only take 2 headshot clients per day — because great headshots take time, not shortcuts. Every session is a coached, one-on-one experience with up to 2 hours of dedicated studio time, expression coaching, and real-time image review. You won't be rushed and you won't leave without a headshot you love. Scroll down to explore your options and book directly.
Expression Coaching
Expression coaching is at the heart of what makes my headshot sessions unique. It's the one-on-one time I dedicate to working with you to capture the exact expression you need — whether that's a confident, approachable smile, a subtle micro-expression, or even a genuine laugh sparked by one of my notoriously bad jokes.
Let's be honest — 75% of the people who step into my studio aren't naturally comfortable in front of a camera, and that's totally normal. My job is to guide you through the process, helping you relax and bringing out expressions that feel real, not forced.
Together, we'll review the photos live during the session, critiquing and tweaking as we go, so you leave with images you love. Anyone can ask you to smile and snap a photo — but that's not why you're here.
You're here because you want the best experience and the best results — and that's exactly what I'm here to deliver. With my coaching, we won't stop until we've captured the perfect expression that truly represents you.
Choose Your Session
Every session is all-inclusive — one clear price, all included images retouched, commercial usage rights covered. Sessions available Monday through Thursday at the Tucson studio.
Session 01
Essential Headshot Session
A focused 30-minute studio session for professionals who need a few great, updated images without a lengthy session.
- Up to 30 minutes of studio photography
- Multiple poses and expressions
- Real-time image review and selection
- 2 retouched high-resolution images
- Commercial usage rights included
- Additional images available for purchase
Session 02
Professional Headshot Session
Our most popular experience — for professionals who want more variety for their website, LinkedIn, marketing, and speaking engagements.
- Up to 60 minutes of studio photography
- Multiple looks, poses, and backgrounds
- Real-time image review and selection
- 5 retouched high-resolution images
- Commercial usage rights included
- Additional images available for purchase
Session 03
Signature Brand Session
A premium headshot and personal branding experience designed to create a versatile collection of professional images.
- Professional hair and makeup
- Up to 60 minutes of photography
- Multiple outfits, looks, and backgrounds
- Headshots and personal branding images
- 10 retouched high-resolution images
- Commercial usage rights included
- Approximately 2.5 hours total, including HMU
Session 04
Executive Brand Experience
The ultimate personal branding experience for executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners who need a complete library of photo and video content.
- Pre-session brand planning
- Professional hair and makeup
- Up to 4 hours of photo and video production
- Multiple outfits, looks, backgrounds, and locations
- Headshots, lifestyle, and branding images
- 20 retouched high-resolution images
- 60-second edited brand video
- Commercial usage rights included
Trusted by Businesses Across Arizona
What You're Really Getting
A headshot session with me is more than showing up, standing in front of a camera, and hoping we get a good photo. It’s a coached, collaborative experience built around creating images that look like you on your best day.
You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do in front of the camera. I’ll guide you through expressions, positioning, and small adjustments throughout the entire session. We’ll review your images together in real time, make adjustments as we go, and make sure we create something you genuinely feel confident using.
Whether you choose a focused 30-minute headshot session or a complete personal branding experience, the goal is the same: great images, a comfortable experience, and a final product that represents you at your best.
That approach has helped me maintain a perfect 5-star rating across 172 Google reviews over the past 7 years.
I actually think this is stronger positioning than the old paragraph. The old version unintentionally communicated that the value was “you get up to two hours of my time.” Your new version communicates that the value is your ability to coach someone and consistently create the result they came for, whether that takes 30 minutes or is part of a four-hour branding experience.
Tucson's Go-To Headshot Studio
Who I Photograph
I've worked with professionals across nearly every industry in Tucson and Southern Arizona. If you need a headshot that works, I can help.
Realtors & Real Estate Agents
Listings, business cards, social profiles & brokerage teams
Executives & C-Suite Leaders
Polished, authoritative portraits that reflect your position
Attorneys & Law Firms
Credibility-first headshots for firm websites & directories
Physicians & Healthcare Pros
Practice websites, health system directories & online profiles
Actors & Performers
Theatrical, commercial & character headshots for casting
Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Personal brand imagery that builds trust and visibility
Financial & Insurance Pros
Advisors, planners & agents who lead with credibility
Corporate Teams & Staff
Consistent, on-brand headshots for company websites & LinkedIn
Serving All of Southern Arizona
Tucson · Oro Valley · Marana · Vail · Sahuarita · Sierra Vista · Green Valley · Phoenix · Scottsdale
Why Clients Choose My Studio
I've photographed thousands of professionals across Southern Arizona — from corporate executives and realtors to actors, students, and small business owners. Here's what keeps people coming back and referring their colleagues.
I Coach Every Expression
Most headshot photographers ask you to smile and click the shutter. I spend time working with you one-on-one, adjusting micro-expressions, trying different angles, and reviewing images together in real time until we land on something that genuinely looks like you at your best.
I Don't Rush the Session
No rush — I only take a few clients per day so you get my full attention
I Serve All of Southern Arizona
My studio at 181 S Tucson Blvd, Suite 107 is minutes from downtown Tucson and the University of Arizona, with easy access from Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, and the greater Southern Arizona area. Free parking is available on-site.
I also travel to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and the broader Phoenix metro for on-location corporate and team sessions — bringing the full studio experience directly to your office or venue.
You Only Leave With What You Love
After the session, we review the images together and you choose your favorites.
Whether you need a corporate headshot, LinkedIn photo, acting headshot, or an updated image for your company website — the process is the same: relaxed, coached, and built around you.
Book Your SessionFrequently Asked Questions
Every session is all-inclusive. One clear price, all included images retouched, commercial usage rights covered.
Essential Session is $599 with 2 retouched images. Professional Session is $899 with 5 retouched images. Signature Brand Session is $1,499 with hair and makeup plus 10 retouched images. Executive Brand Experience is $2,799 with hair and makeup, 20 retouched images, and a 60-second edited brand video.
The price you see is the price you pay. Your session fee includes the shoot time, expression coaching, real-time review, professional retouching on your included images, and full commercial usage rights. No separate image fees, no surprise add-ons. If you want more retouched images beyond what's included, those are available for purchase after your session — but nothing is required.
Studio sessions are available Monday through Thursday. This schedule protects family time on weekends and lets me deliver a more focused experience during the week. Booking availability is shown live on the calendar when you select your session.
Session length depends on the tier. Essential is 30 minutes. Professional is up to 60 minutes. Signature is 60 minutes of shooting plus hair and makeup, so plan for about 2.5 hours total. Executive Brand Experience is up to 3 hours of photo and video production plus hair and makeup. Every session includes expression coaching and real-time image review.
The Essential Session is for professionals who need a couple of updated images without a lengthy session. The Professional Session is the most popular choice and gives you more variety for LinkedIn, your website, marketing, and speaking engagements. The Signature Brand Session adds professional hair and makeup plus branding images for a full personal-branding library. The Executive Brand Experience is the ultimate — headshots, lifestyle images, and a 60-second edited brand video for executives and business owners.
Yes. Professional hair and makeup is included in the Signature Brand Session and the Executive Brand Experience. Coordinated through I Do Hair and Makeup Artistry so you look polished and camera-ready before the shoot even begins.
Additional retouched images are available for purchase after your session. This is completely optional — you're never required to add on. Most clients find their included images cover everything they need. Pricing for additional images is provided at your session.
A headshot is specifically designed for professional use — LinkedIn, company websites, business cards, and speaker profiles. The goal is to make you look confident, approachable, and credible. A portrait is broader and more artistic, and may be full-body, use creative lighting, or tell a story.
Bring clothes you feel great in. A good rule of thumb is to dress the way you would for an important meeting in your industry. Bring 2 to 3 outfit options because your favorite might surprise you once you see it under the studio lights. Detailed wardrobe guidance is sent before every shoot.
The retouching process is designed to make photos look polished without going overboard. The goal is to look like the best version of yourself — not over-processed or fake.
The Headshot Experience
No rushed time slots. No cookie-cutter poses. Just a relaxed, guided experience where you leave with images you truly love.
Book Your Session
Pick the session that fits your needs and book directly online. I'll reach out within 24 hours to go over everything — what to wear, what to expect, and how to prepare so you show up feeling confident and ready.
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Your Photoshoot
This is where the magic happens. We'll shoot in my studio or on location — your choice. Expect a stress-free experience with multiple outfit changes, full expression coaching, and real-time image review so we can adjust and refine as we go.
I recommend bringing 2–3 outfit options, because your favorite might surprise you once we see it under the lights. We won't stop until we've captured something you're genuinely excited about.
Choose Your Favorites
Once we've wrapped the shoot, you'll review your images and pick the ones you want professionally retouched. Want one image? Great. Want twenty? Awesome.
I'm not a salesman — my job is to give you all the time, attention, and expertise you deserve so you leave feeling confident and looking amazing. You only pay for the images you love.
Add Professional Hair & Makeup
OptionalWant to feel extra polished before your shoot? The incredible team from I Do Hair and Makeup Artistry can join us — I'll book it for you. They specialize in hair and makeup designed for photography, film, and commercial productions.
Plan for about 1–1.5 hours before we start shooting. You'll step in front of the camera feeling flawless and confident.
99% of my clients say one of these things when they walk through the door. Every single one of them leaves happy.
You're Not the Problem. Your Last Photographer Was.
Most people think they're bad in front of a camera. The truth? They've just never had someone take the time to actually coach them through the process.
The difference between an average headshot and a great one isn't lighting or equipment — it's direction. I guide you through every expression, every angle, every micro-adjustment until we land on something that genuinely looks and feels like you.
You don't need to know how to pose. You don't need to practice your smile in the mirror. You just need to show up — I'll handle the rest.
The Studio
Carlos Chavez Photography is conveniently located just a few blocks away from downtown Tucson and near the University of Arizona. It's an easy commute from Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita, and Southern Arizona.
Testimonials
If you are looking for unparalleled professionalism combined with high-quality results, Carlos is one of the best in the business. He over-delivers and makes it a fun experience.
- JACQUELINE LUCIANOSome of the best headshots I've ever had taken or seen. High quality, modern style. Would highly recommend Carlos for any of your photography needs.
- Jedidiah DairyI am so happy with my headshots! Carlos did a great job helping me feel comfortable. His knowledge of photography is impressive. You will definitely be happy with his work.
- ALEXANDRIA HAYESCarlos made my headshot experience highly enjoyable! I share my headshot confidently and always get great compliments. You are in the best hands with Carlos!
- DAVID VILLA