If you would like to book a headshot session please send email to mail@jeremyfolmer.com or call 646-765-3027 and give me a few dates you are looking at for your session. I will get back to you with my availability ASAP. My sessions take place Monday thru Friday starting at 11am for women and 11:30 for men. A deposit is required to book your session.

I like to use a variety of different lighting techniques depending on the day and what your eyes can handle. It’s all about your eyes and getting them to sparkle! I like to shoot indoors as well as outdoors (weather permitting). Generally, I will use non-flash studio lighting combined with daylight when shooting indoors. When shooting outdoors I use natural lighting with reflected fill. However, if we get outdoors and you are squinting like crazy because it is too bright, we will definitely come indoors and I will use studio lighting. Don’t worry my studio lighting is meant to look like you were shot on a bright sunny day!

Clothing choice is extremely important to the look of your headshot. Once we book a date for your headshots, I will email you with a detailed PDF covering all areas of the session. Generally, it is always a good idea to bring many different choices so that we can review everything prior to your shoot. You will want to include a variety of different colors, necklines, styles and textures. I will help you make your final choices before the shoot. I strongly suggest that you keep your clothing form fitting rather than loose and baggy/bulky. Try to bring the items from your closet that you feel good wearing. Bring colors that really make your eyes stand out. Good rule of thumb: bring the items that your friends and family comment on…especially if they say it really brings out your eyes! Keep it simple and remember when layering clothing to think of colors that contrast with each other.

I strongly encourage using my makeup artist Ann. We have been working together for 10+ years with terrific results. Ann will stay with your for the entire session making sure you look your best. The cost for makeup is $150 cash (women only) paid in full the day of the shoot. Please wear your hair the way you would to an audition and Ann will help manage it during your session. If you would like to make hair changes during your session (i.e. curly to straight or visa versa) please remind me prior to your shoot so he can make additional time for the transition. For men I will provide cover up and powder at no additional fee.

There is no one right way to prepare for your photo session. However, I don’t recommend going out the night before and drinking until all hours of the night. Be reasonable. It is natural to be nervous before your session. Everyone is different when it comes to preparation for a photo shoot. Use common sense. You know what you need to do to feel and look your best the day of the shoot. Throughout the session I will give you all the guidance and direction that you need to get natural, approachable and spontaneous looking headshots. My approach is very casual and extremely supportive. I am really interested in capturing you having real moments so that your unique personality will be represented in your headshots. If you are planning to get your hair cut or colored prior to the shoot, please make sure you do this well in advance of the shoot. Rescheduling your shoot the day before due to a bad haircut or color will cost you your deposit. You are welcome to bring any music that you would like to listen to during your session to make you feel more at home. I have tons of music as well if you forget to bring anything along with you. All you have to do is show up and allow yourself to have fun.

Two to three business days after your session, your images will be uploaded to Reproductions. They have a very user-friendly on line proofing gallery. It is easy to select your favorites and email them to friends, family, agents etc. The gallery will expire after 3 months. Once the gallery has expired you may have it re-uploaded for a small fee through Reproductions. Just because your gallery expires does not mean that your images aren’t available. Reproductions will always have them available to you. I also keep a copy on DVD as well as backed up on a hard drive. A high resolution DVD of your session can be purchased from Jeremy Folmer Photography for $50.

I strongly encourage you to use Reproductions for your multiple copies. When it comes to quality they are the best in the business! I have been recommending my clients to them for many years with nothing but the best results. Reproductions are located at 70 West 40th Street on the 3rd floor. They can be reached at 646-502-3700 or you may visit the website at www.reproductions.com