How to Choose a Headshot Photographer in Dallas (and What It’s Like to Work With Me

If you’re googling “headshot photographer in Dallas, Texas” right now, you’re probably staring at way too many options and thinking, “How do I pick the right one?”

Hi, I’m Jennifer Boomer, a Dallas headshot photographer based in DFW. I photograph real humans who usually say things like, “I’m not photogenic,” or “I hate having my picture taken,” and then leave saying, “Okay… that was actually kinda fun.”

This post will walk you through what to look for in a Dallas headshot photographer, and give you a feel for what it’s like to do professional headshots in Dallas with me.

Why Your Headshot Actually Matters

Your headshot is often the first time someone “meets” you online — on LinkedIn, your company website, your About page, or even a speaking bio.

A great headshot should:

  • Look like you (on a good day, not a totally different person)

  • Feel natural, not stiff or weirdly posed

  • Match your industry and vibe (corporate, creative, startup, etc.)

  • Give off “confident, approachable, and professional”

When I photograph Dallas–Fort Worth headshots, my goal is simple: you, relaxed and confident, with a photo you’re actually excited to use — not one you crop out of a group photo from a wedding.

What to Look For in a Dallas Headshot Photographer

When you’re comparing headshot photographers in Dallas, here are a few things I suggest you check before you book.

1. Do you like their style?

Pull up their portfolio and pay attention to:

  • Do the photos feel polished but still real?

  • Is the lighting flattering and consistent?

  • Do people look like themselves?

My own style leans clean, natural, and editorial. I love images that feel modern and professional but still like a real person you’d actually want to work with.

2. Do they photograph people like you?

Some photographers work mostly with:

  • Corporate teams and executives

  • Actors and performers

  • Creatives, founders, and entrepreneurs

I regularly photograph professionals, creatives, and teams across Dallas and the DFW area, and I adjust the look/feel of the session based on who you are and how you’re using your photos.

3. Is their pricing clear?

You’ll want to know:

  • How many looks/outfits are included

  • How many final retouched images you get

  • How quickly you’ll receive your photos

  • If retouching is included (and what that means)

For my Dallas headshot sessions, I offer:

  • A relaxed session with [X] outfits / [X] looks

  • A proof gallery so you can choose your favorites

  • [X] fully retouched images included

  • Straightforward pricing — no surprise fees or upsells

(You can plug in your real numbers here.)

What It’s Like to Do a Headshot Session With Me

Most of my clients walk in saying, “I’m so awkward in photos.” That’s normal. That’s my job to fix, not yours. Here’s how I handle Dallas headshot sessions.

Step 1: We talk about your goals

Before you step in front of the camera, we chat about:

  • Where these photos are going (LinkedIn, website, speaking, social, etc.)

  • The vibe you want (approachable, bold, creative, classic, etc.)

  • Wardrobe and background options that make sense for your brand

This helps us design a session that feels like you, not a generic “insert human here” headshot.

Step 2: I tell you exactly what to do

You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll coach you through:

  • What to do with your hands

  • Micro-adjustments to posture that make a huge difference

  • Where to look, and how to get a natural, relaxed expression

We’ll peek at the back of the camera as we go so you can see what’s working and what you love (and what you don’t).

Step 3: You choose your favorite images

After your Dallas headshot session, you’ll get a proof gallery to review. From there, you’ll pick your favorites for retouching.

My retouching is:

  • Natural and subtle

  • Softens under-eye circles

  • Minimizes temporary blemishes

  • Keeps skin texture so you still look human

The goal: you, but rested and confident.

Where I Shoot Headshots in Dallas

I offer professional headshots in Dallas a few different ways, depending on what you need:

  • In-studio headshots – Clean backgrounds and controlled lighting for a classic, professional look

  • On-site at your office – Perfect for corporate headshots in Dallas and full team sessions

  • On-location around DFW – Outdoor or lifestyle-feeling locations for creatives, small business owners, and personal brands

How to Prep for Your Dallas Headshot Session

A few quick tips to get the most from your session with any Dallas headshot photographer (including me):

  • Wear clothes you feel good in — confidence photographs better than any fabric

  • Solid colors generally work better than loud patterns

  • Bring a couple of options (jacket on/off, slightly different colors)

  • Avoid trying brand-new skincare the night before

  • Think about how you want people to feel when they see your photo:
    “She looks kind and sharp,” “He looks friendly and competent,” etc.

I send my clients a simple prep guide before their Dallas headshots so you’re not guessing.

Ready to Book a Headshot in Dallas?

If you’re looking for a headshot photographer in Dallas, Texas who will:

  • Walk you through the whole process

  • Help you feel comfortable on camera

  • Deliver polished, professional images you’ll actually want to use

…I’d love to work with you.

👉 www.jenniferboomer.com/headshots
👉 Fill-out a questionnaire form and I’ll get back with you within 24 hours.

Let’s get you a headshot that feels like you — just the version who slept, had coffee, and has really good lighting.

Dallas Headshot Photographer

Are you looking to hire a headshot photographer in DFW? I opened my Dallas photography business in 2016 and have had the honor of photographing hundreds of people over the years. And trust me, I get it. You’ve put off getting a new headshot photo because they’re awkward. You are in good hands.

Whether you’re the corporate type needing to update your LinkedIn photo, a real estate agent needing a new photo for Instagram, or single and looking for love on Hinge, come get ahead with a new headshot.

The best Dallas headshot photography practices encompass a blend of technical expertise, artistic vision, and interpersonal skills to create compelling portraits that truly resonate.

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com

NEW WORK: Peter Muriungi for Fortune Magazine

My last editorial shoot in 2024 was photographing, Peter Muriungi, for Fortune. Peter Muriungi is the CEO of JP Morgan & Chase Auto. He oversees strategy, sales, finance, risk operations, marketing and technology. I photograph him at Chase’s Dallas Corporate Center headquarters in Plano, Texas.

To learn more about our corporate headshots, please contact us!

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com

Featured by Snappy Lens

Last month photographer, Adrian Harrison, featured me and my work on the site, SnappyLens.com. Harrison is photographer based in Sydney, that specializes in product and headshot photography. Thanks for the feature, Adrian! Here’s one of my favorite images he featured. This was shot from a lookout point in the Franklin Mountains on assignment for Texas Monthly in El Paso, Texas.

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com


NEW WORK: Texas Monthly Assignment

I’ve had the pleasure to photograph assignment’s for Texas Monthy for more than 20 years. The magazine have taken me all over Texas to meet so many interesting characters. For my latest assignment, I traveled to Crowterrre Equestrian in Celina, Texas to photograph animal communicator, Sandra Larson. Sandra had worked with a horse that had dealt with PTSD from a horrible storm that had torn through Celina. Here’s some of the images from the story, which you may also read online here.

NEW WORK: Saltbox - Corporate Lifestyle Work

I’ve had the pleasure of photographing for Saltbox over the years, showing all the various facets to their corporate business. Saltbox provides e-commerce business owners with the flexible infrastructure they need to start, grow, and scale. They have purpose-built workspaces that offer fulfillment and logistics support to e-commerce entrepreneurs everywhere. Some of their facilities are located in Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

In all the photography production shoots we’ve created for Saltbox, the goal is always to show the spaces, people working together as a community, and the diversity of the clientele. It’s always a pleasure to create new work for Saltbox.

Workers at Saltbox are busy in the loading dock area
Co-workers gather together for a meeting in the conference room
A man and a woman strategizing and writing down ideas on the white board
Man maneuvers a pallet of boxes ready to ship
A male worker labels shipping boxes at a shipping facility on Dallas Texas
Co-workers make a video of their products for social media
A small business prepares to send out boxed items to their customers

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com

NEW WORK: Enterprise

Earlier this year, I shot a multiple day shoot for Enterprise in Dallas. The objective was to create imagery at a variety of Enterprise locations that would be used for employment recruitment materials. Thanks to everyone who came together to make this shoot happen. Check my website link, “BUSINESS LIFESTYLE” to see more photos from this project.

Two female business women chat while walking through the office
Co-workers appear happy while in a work meeting

Update To Online Art Sale

I’m excited to announce that I’ve added a few new items for purchase at my website’s “Buy Art” link. All of the photographs are limited edition pigment prints. They have a softness and timeless appearance that lasts for generations. I prefer to see photographs printed large, taking up a big wall, however I also offer small prints too.

My latest photo added to the collection was made during the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Most of the other photographs were made when I lived in Far West Texas and also when I lived in various locations in Alaska.

NEW WORK: Chiropractor's Office / Corporate Lifestyle

I recently photographed Family & Sports Chiropractic in Allen, TX. They were looking for new headshots of the doctor, a staff group photograph, interiors and exteriors of their new office building, and lifestyle photos of their staff working with patients.

Because we effectively communicated all the details with the client before the photo shoot, and everyone was ready and on the same page, the photoshoot ran very smoothly and the client was very happy with the final images. I was able to capture genuine moments, while also depicting the welcoming environment and state-of-the-art facilities of Family & Sports Chiropractic’s office.

Please feel free to reach out to me at info@jenniferboomer.com or 432-294-2252 for an estimate on your specific photographic needs.

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com

Dallas Hospitality Photographer

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas commercial photographer, specializing in hotel photography to help support your brand’s marketing needs.

Renowned as a top Dallas hospitality photographer, Jennifer Boomer has earned a reputation for her unparalleled dedication to her craft, the level of professionalism by her entire production team, and her proven ability to deliver quality work to all her hotel clients worldwide. Get ready to delve into the world of Jennifer Boomer Photography and discover what makes her the best hotel photographer in Dallas.

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TEXAS HOTEL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

With almost 2 decades worth of experience working with large and small hotels in the United States, I offer these project services for the hospitality industry.

  • Lifestyle: Do you want people to imagine what it's like to stay at your hotel and enjoy all of the amenities? We can Include professional models or your staff in the production to help customers visualize themselves in the scene that matches their desired lifestyle. 

  • Interior and exterior: Let the best resort photographer show every detail of your hotel amenities, especially the rooms, pools, and leisure areas.

  • Video: We can capture video that shows the scenic location and surroundings of your hotel.

  • Drone: Record 4K aerial photography and video, mixing close-ups, long-distance shots, and perfectly framed shots with a bird's eye view.

  • Retouching: I keep everything in-house to ensure that the final product stay inline with your brand’s look and feel. All skin is smoothed, wrinkles removed from bedding and clothes, color vibrancy is added to each image, as well as any extra effects you desire.

The final cost rate is determined by the number of images, requested styling, and the size of the property. Feel free to email me, for an estimate tailored to your specific needs.

In the competitive world of hospitality photography, Jennifer Boomer stands out as a shining example of excellence and innovation. As a Dallas commercial photographer and the best hospitality photographer in Dallas, her work continues to captivate audiences and inspire admiration from clients and peers alike.


Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com

Dallas Lifestyle Photographer

Culture Trip recently named Jennifer one of the Top Ten Photographers in Texas. She prefers to work with editors, designers, and art directors that want to push the boundaries of photography and design. She has more than twelve years experience as a photographer for international advertising agencies, designers, magazines, and Fortune 500 companies.  

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Dallas Restaurant Photographer

Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas advertising photographer, specializing in restaurant photography to help support your companies marketing needs.

For almost 20 years, Jennifer Boomer has earned a reputation as the best restaurant photographer in Dallas, for her unparalleled dedication to her craft, the level of professionalism by her entire production team, and her proven ability to deliver quality work to all her hospitality clients. Get ready to delve into the world of Jennifer Boomer Photography and discover what makes her the one of best commercial photographers in Dallas.

Dallas Restaurant PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

With almost 2 decades worth of experience working with large and small restaurnts in the United States, I offer these project services for the hospitality industry.

  • Lifestyle: Do you want people to imagine what it's like to stay at your hotel and enjoy all of the amenities? We can Include professional models or your staff in the production to help customers visualize themselves in the scene that matches their desired lifestyle. 

  • Interior and exterior: Let the best hospitality photographer show every detail of your space, from chef portraits, food photography, drinks, and every detail that makes your restaurant the best in Dallas.

  • Video: We can capture video that shows the scenic location and surroundings of your restaurant.

  • Drone: Record 4K aerial photography and video, mixing close-ups, long-distance shots, and perfectly framed shots with a bird's eye view.

  • Retouching: I keep everything in-house to ensure that the final product stay inline with your brand’s look and feel. Color tone and lighting is correctly matched and balanced to each element of the final images, linens and clothing are smoothed, inappropriate reflections removed, and any other well as any specific details your project requires.

The final cost rate is determined by the number of images, requested styling, and the size of your space. Please free to email me, for an estimate tailored to your specific needs.

In the competitive world of hospitality photography, Jennifer Boomer stands out as a shining example of excellence and innovation. As a Dallas commercial photographer and the best hospitality photographer in Dallas, her work continues to captivate audiences and inspire admiration from clients and peers alike.


Jennifer Boomer is a Dallas Texas based commercial photographer serving corporate, lifestyle, advertising, editorial, and headshot clients in Dallas, the Southwest, and on location in the U.S. and abroad. You may contact her at 432-294-2252 or info@jenniferboomer.com