Hoag Studio Photography

Category: Photographer

Address: 1639 11th St Suite A-114, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

Phone: +14244167063

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 12–7PM

Tuesday: 12–7PM

Wednesday: 12–7PM

Thursday: 12–7PM

Friday: 12–7PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Lisa Guzman

Apr 7, 2022

Claudia was so wonderful to work with on my photo. She is very professional and warm and immediately put me at ease. She gave clear advice for taking the photo and was very efficient. I would definitely hire her again for photography and highly recommend!!

Jay Frank

Apr 5, 2022

Claudia is an absolute pro! I had a very good experience and would recommend her to anyone. The entire process from setting the meeting to reviewing the final images was seamless. She is incredibly responsive and delivers. Highly recommend!

Olivia Zhu

Nov 4, 2021

Claudia was incredibly warm and welcoming and made me feel comfortable in a professional studio. As someone who feels awkward in front of a camera, I really appreciated the guidance and input she provided to test multiple angles and adjustments, and I was able to gain confidence in this feedback loop by being able to review the photos in real time as well. Claudia captured very flattering and natural facial expressions, and I am very happy with both the makeup artist recommendation and the photos she provided. She was very flexible and accommodating with her schedule and timing, and I would easily recommend Claudia for any photography needs.

Diane Davisson

Sep 20, 2021

Claudia is the consummate professional and she is a perfectionist, not settling for good, but insisting on the very best angle and lighting. She also knows how to put you at ease so that your most interesting qualities can be captured in your photo. This is a rare and unusual quality in a photographer and one that is immensely valuable! I was very happy with the result and and I highly recommend this very talented professional.

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Questions & Answers

My shirt is not ironed, but it won't show in a headshot, right?

Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021
Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021

Uh yes, it will show! You want your clothes to be clean, ironed, and neatly looking. A wrinkled shirt or a worn out suit is going to be pretty visible, and it will also be distracting.

Is retouching included in your service?

Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021
Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021

Yes, when you purchase an image you are obtaining rights to use it for yourself, and when I deliver it to you, I include my retouching.

How often do I need to update my headshot?

Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021
Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021

Your headshot should look like you. If you've had significant changes to your look, a different hair cut or hair color for instance, it's a good idea to get a new headshot. And people are constantly changing, so ideally a headshot would be no older than a couple of years, but a good rule or thumb is to get them once a year. A new headshot can always add a fresh look to your networking tools!

How long does a headshot session last?

Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021
Hoag Studio Photography | Aug 21, 2021

Usually around one hour, between shooting and reviewing your results. I am not really counting our time when we're in session; I will do what's necessary to get the best images I can. People get better once they've "warmed up" and gotten more comfortable, and some people warm up quicker than others. After an hour and a half, most people are really tired, because being yourself in front of the camera is actually a pretty intense activity! And you also have to consider the time to go over the images we got.

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