New York City Headshot Photographer
For the modern professional
A guided, photography experience for creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want portraits that stop the scroll.
Headshots & Personal Branding Photography
for the modern professional
A guided, editorial-style photography experience for creatives, professionals, and entrepreneurs who want portraits that stop the scroll.
Headshot & Portrait Photographer in New York City
EDITORIAL PORTRAITS for
ACTORS, EXECUTIVES & CREATIVES
Your work evolves. Your image should too. I create professional headshots and editorial portraits in New York City for actors, corporate teams, and entrepreneurs who need confident, versatile images for casting, company websites, LinkedIn, press, and marketing.
Hi, I'm
Carlos David
People tell me I make them feel comfortable in front of the camera. That’s a skill I’ve honed over years of photographing artists and public figures.
I’m a New York City headshot photographer, working with professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs. I create modern, editorial-style headshots and portraits.
I guide you through posing and expression, so you know exactly what to do and leave with portraits you’ll actually want to use.
Trusted by
Marketing Age
Adobe
Friends of the High Line
Smithsonian
Creative Capital
Outsider
Ideal for:
Creatives & entrepreneurs • Business owners & founders • Professionals & leaders • Actors, artists & changemakers
Kind words
I was able to see myself in that light that I always wanted to see myself in.
– Kelly Forde
All sessions are tailored to your goals. Get in touch and let’s talk about your project.
The process
A session built around you
01
Consultation Call
Before we meet, we talk through how you want to be perceived, where the images will be used, and what makes you feel most like yourself. This shapes everything.
02
The session
A fully guided photo shoot in my New York City studio. I’ll give you clear direction throughout.
03
Delivery
Within two weeks, you’ll get a private online gallery with your portraits, ready to download and use right away.
Most people think they need to change something about themselves before booking a photoshoot. I’ve heard it so many times: “I need to lose weight first,” “I hate how I look in pictures.”
What actually makes the difference is working with someone who knows about posing, lighting and direction.
Without clear direction, anyone feels awkward in front of the camera. My photo sessions are built to remove the guesswork. I’ll send you a styling prep guide before our photo shoot and guide you through posing and expression during the session. Together, we can create confident, authentic photographs that work across your social media, website, press kit, or casting materials.
Iconic portraits
aren’t about being photogenic
They’re about having
good direction
Not just an image, a story. Your story.
If you're ready for a session that's guided and built around you, let's get started.
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