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Passport & Citizenship Photos
U.S., Canadian, UK, Irish, German, Italian, French, Australian and all foreign passports. Print and digital available.
Professional Headshots
One-on-one session with expert posing and expression coaching. Walk in nervous — walk out looking like the professional you are.
Corporate & LinkedIn Headshots
For executives, professionals, and teams. LinkedIn profiles, company pages, Zoom photos — with Karen's personal direction.
Dating Profile Photos
Photos that show your smile, your style, your personality — so the right person notices you. Indoor and outdoor sessions available.
Professional Headshots · Corporate Headshots · LinkedIn Photos · Real Estate Headshots · Acting Headshots · Residency Headshots · Dating Profile Photos
U.S. Passport Photos · Canadian Passport Photos · Canadian Citizenship Photos · UK Passport Photos · Irish Passport Photos · German Passport Photos · Italian Passport Photos · French Passport Photos · Australian Passport Photos · Portuguese Passport Photos · Brazilian Passport Photos · Chinese Passport Photos · Indian Passport Photos · Mexican Passport Photos · Israeli Passport Photos · Armenian Passport Photos · Japanese Passport Photos · Greek Passport Photos · All Foreign Passports & Visas · ID Photos
Which Headshot Package Is Right for You?
Every package includes Karen's personal guidance from start to finish. Compare the core retouched options below — Gold Deluxe is the most popular choice, offering two polished looks and the best overall value for most clients.
What Makes Every Karen Vaisman Session Different
From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave — you are never on your own.
"I called 20 photographers. Karen was the only one who answered."
— A real client, just like you
Karen answers her own phone. No voicemail, no assistant, no callback forms. Call during business hours and she picks up.
Silver Deluxe
One polished, professional headshot — fully retouched and ready to use everywhere.
- 30-minute shoot — studio or outdoors
- 1 fully retouched high-resolution photo
- Delivered in print-size and web-size files
- ~2 hours of master retouching
- Optional digital makeup & slenderizing
Gold Deluxe
Two polished looks — more variety, more flexibility, and the best value for most clients.
- 30-minute shoot — studio or outdoors
- Multiple clothing and/or background changes
- 2 fully retouched high-resolution photos
- Each delivered in print-size and web-size files
- ~2 hours of master retouching per image
- Optional digital makeup & slenderizing
Platinum Deluxe
Three polished looks — more time, more variety, and maximum flexibility for multiple uses.
- 45-minute shoot — studio or outdoors
- Multiple clothing looks and background changes
- 3 fully retouched high-resolution photos
- Each delivered in print-size and web-size files
- ~2 hours of master retouching per image
- Optional digital makeup & slenderizing
Bronze Mini Unretouched
A quick, affordable in-studio session for clients who need one simple professional image at the lowest price point. No retouching included.
- 15-minute shoot in studio
- 1 wardrobe choice · 1 background choice
- 15-minute guided image selection with Karen
- 1 unretouched digital photo
- Web-size file only
Silver Deluxe Plus
One fully retouched headshot with a custom virtual background — a more polished, branded look beyond a standard headshot.
- 1 fully retouched high-resolution photo
- 1 custom virtual background included
- ~2 hours of master retouching
- Delivered in print-size and web-size files
"I've been doing this for 30 years.
I still love every single session."
Most photographers hand you a camera remote and step back. Karen stays with you the entire time — coaching your expression, directing your posing, and sitting beside you while you choose your final photos together. You are never on your own.
- BFA in Photography, Syracuse University — founded Karen Vaisman Photography in 1990
- 30+ years as a Master Retouching Artist — polished, never plastic, always authentically you
- Clients travel from Lancaster, Pasadena, Bakersfield, Merced, San Francisco, and San Diego — some even fly in from the Midwest
- Monday–Saturday by appointment — call Karen directly at (818) 991-7787
- 209 Google reviews · 111 Yelp reviews · 5 stars
“Karen spent time with me and she coached me. I am SO SO pleased with the finished product!”
CORPORATE HEADSHOT TESTIMONIAL VIDEO (30 seconds)
Amanda needed a corporate headshot for LinkedIn. In her testimonial she explains how she found me on Yelp. She bubbles over with excitement about her experience! Amanda Flaum’s enthusiasm is contagious! Hear how she describes her professional headshot photo session with Karen Vaisman Photography. Headshot she totally adored on right.
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Professional Retouching - Digital Slenderizing
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Professionally Retouched - Skin Smoothing, Teeth Whitening, Hair Repair
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Retouched - Hair Clean Up, Face Slenderizing, Skin Smoothing, Clothing Wrinkle Repair
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Retouched - Face Slenderizing, Double Chin Repair, Undereye Circles, Hair Repair, Teeth Whitening
Why Clients Love Their Headshot Experience with Karen
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Why Clients Love Their Headshot Experience with Karen *
Trusted by professionals from LA to Ventura — see why clients love their headshot experience with Karen.
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Mish Polak
“Karen is the most amazing photographer. For someone who hates having their picture taken, she actually had me loving my own photo. She has such an amazing eye with everything from the background color, what you’re wearing, make-up, to how relaxed you are so that your smile looks natural. Thank you Karen for flawless headshots!”
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Brenda Guess
“I flew in from the Bay Area for Karen to take my photo. I can never adequately express what a wonderful experience it was having my picture taken by her! She helped me prepare and I felt so comfortable. She took incredible shots! I loved how she touched up my photos and provided my photos so promptly. I highly recommend Karen!”
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JR Rackley
“Karen made this experience very comfortable and fun. The final photos came out perfect and the retouches were spot on. I would recommend Karen Vaisman Photography to anyone.”
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Terry Benzel
“I am not photogenic but Karen is very talented at figuring out how to get me to relax and capture the true me. She knows how to apply just the right amount of touch up to make me look great without overdoing it. Even if you aren't in the area she is worth the drive!”
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Miranda Frederick
“My experience with Karen was tremendous. We were having such a good time our session - we laughed like old friends. Not only did she do a great job, I requested a Rush and I received the photos in less than 24 hours. I highly recommend Karen for your next photo shoot. She's a true professional.”
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Bill Richardson
“Karen puts her clients at ease and captures the essence of who you are and she makes it fun. Her photography and retouching skills are outstanding.”
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Susana Cabrera
“From the moment I walked into her studio, it was clear that Karen is not only an incredibly talented photographer but also an absolute professional in every sense of the word.”
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Tina Thomas
I recently worked with Karen and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The final photographs are nothing short of stunning.
One aspect of Karen’s work that truly stood out to me was her skillful retouching. She managed to strike the perfect balance, enhancing the images just enough to bring out their full potential while still maintaining the natural essence of my appearance. The end results were simply fantastic.
I highly recommend her to anyone in need of top-notch photography services.
Professional Headshot Delivery Time - By Email
Professional Headshot sessions offer 2-3 day email delivery of your beautifully retouched files from our photoshoot, in .jpg format in both high resolution and web-sized resolution for easy upload to Linkedin, social media and your website.
Family Portraits, Glamour Shots, Senior Pictures & More
These sessions aren't booked online — call Karen directly and she'll help you find the right session, answer your questions, and get you scheduled. No voicemail, no forms. Karen answers her own phone.
Call Karen Directly (818) 991-7787
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your session.
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"I called 20 photographers. Karen was the only one who answered."
Agoura Hills, CA 91301