Hi! I’m DJ Corey.

You can call me Dan :)

I'm an actor; a bit of a director. Definitely not a disc jockey. I get my first camera because I want to make funny YouTube videos. Videos take a long time. Should I figure out how this camera works? What did I just do? This camera is expensive.  

Wow, this camera takes pictures.  Beautiful pictures.  What if I...

The best impulses can lead to the unexpected.  I'm now a photographer, and I love it.

Sessions are in my home studio in Takoma Park, Maryland (just inside the 495 Beltway). If you come to our home or a session, you’ll probably be greeted by my 8 year old daughter, who will likely be bouncing on her trampoline or doing something else frenetic and wild; also by my wife, who will probably be cooking something delicious in the kitchen. My family has helped me every step of the way with this impulse, and they guide me with every step forward.

When you come to our home, I hope you feel at ease. I hope you feel welcomed. When you come to our home for a session, you are not just a client… you are a guest of our family.

Style & Pricing for Headshot Sessions

I am a big fan of natural light! In the best conditions, it’s soft, diffuse, and flattering. That’s why I use high-end cinema lighting that replicates natural light. If outdoor conditions are agreeable, I love to go outside and see what the sun and sky have to offer!

Our pricing is based on the number of distinct “looks” you need from a session. I light each look uniquely, and each look typically involves a change in wardrobe and background. Throwing a jacket on top of a shirt or adding glasses does not constitute a new look.

Pricing works like this:

  • 1-look session + 1 retouched image of your choice: $240

  • 2-look session + 2 retouched images of your choice: $360

  • 3-look session + 3 retouched images of your choice: $480

  • 4-look session + 4 retouched images of your choice: $600

… and so on. And with each session, I’ll deliver a downloadable gallery to you of all the unretouched shots we make as high-res JPEGs. If you want additional retouched images, they are $40 each. Note that I do not print headshots, but I can recommend a good printer.

In order to confirm an appointment with us, you will need to pay a $100 non-refundable deposit if you are not getting make-up or hair services, and a $150 non-refundable deposit if you are getting make-up or hair services.

If you are interested in something customized or incorporating some other portraiture into your shoot, let’s talk. I’m game for (almost) anything!

Working with an HMUA (Hair and Make-Up Artist)

Our resident HMUA is Jjana Valentiner. She offers a variety of hair and make-up services, and her work is absolutely amazing! If you are interested in bringing her in, we will work to schedule her for your session.

Please go to the ‘Contact Us to Book a Session’ page to get the ball rolling!

WE ARE CURRENTLY BOOKING FOR DECEMBER 2024 AND JANUARY 2025.