Hands down one of the most pleasant experiences I've ever had with a service provider. When you book with Sam, you're paying for two things. 1) His pure talent and skill for shooting and editing. 2) Comfort and confidence This was my first time booking a photography session and knowing this Sam took 5 whole hours making sure I got the experience I paid for. During shooting, I felt so comfortable smiling in front of lights and a camera (I never smile), and it was all because of Sam's guidance on position and posing along with encouragement. After we got the shots he sat down with me and did photoshop magic before my own eyes. He's so incredibly talented at what he does, I think we spent more time talking than shooting. His resume and clientele are impressive, to say the least. This isn't your average overpriced photographer with no sense of hospitality; this is a gem waiting to be discovered on sites like these. Don't make the mistake of going to someone else. read more

I absolutely hate taking pictures so let's face it- I waited till the last minute. It took me a while to find someone available to take basic headshots for work on a Saturday- must have called at least 10 places. Sam was willing to accommodate a Saturday appointment. He made me feel comfortable right away. He is very knowledgeable about what would work and pics turned out great- I will recommend him to everyone I know. read more

There isn't a catagory for photographers, but there should be, and I can't figure out how to add it... Still won't stop me from writing this review. "Power to the people!" Had to get a professionally taken photo for my job. Would rather get a shot in the arm, if given the choice. Didn't get that choice, so I went to Sam Khan instead. Let me tell you... I'm stingy with my compliments, but I can't stop raving about Sam. His studio is just past 7th, on the 4th floor, and is the last door down a dingy hallway. Sam was the consummate professional, easy-going and unassuming. I brought examples of photos to show him what I liked, but he took over from the get-go. I just followed his lead and the photo turned out great. He took the time to explain what he wanted, provided examples of his work, explained his Photo Shop editing techniques, and his photographic style. Not the self-absorbed, smarmy photography pervert, stereotyped in the media. His rates are too reasonable, considering his talent and affability, but don't tell him that. I'm cheap, after all... read more

Mr Sam shows me what a New York artist is like. His studio offers affordable prices to students (the cheapest among professional studios in NYC) and professional service for business headshots. He is a completist. You'll never regret going to his studio! read more

Amazing photographer. Photos are top notch & just unbelievable. I am a singer and needed great headshots. I was referred to Sam and am so glad I found him! He was very laid back, made me feel very comfortable and got a self-conscious unphotogenic woman to look amazing in headshots! The lighting, composition - everything is just spot on. His rates are incredibly reasonable. I left the session with a ton of amazing photos that I now have to narrow down to just two! I would wholeheartedly recommend Sam at ImageWorks / SK Headshots to anyone in need of a great photo. Great guy who takes incredible photos at a reasonable rate. You will be extremely happy with the results read more

So this was my first ever attempt at getting headshots. Sam was awesome for a number of reasons. I was nervous because I've never been photographed this way. I mean like where it's all about you and nothing else. It's nerve-racking! LOL! Sam made me comfortable right away. He was super flexible on the kind of package he could deliver for my budget. He advised me well on what articles of clothing to bring. He allotted enough time for me to not feel rushed, at all. He took time to speak with me and get an understanding of what I needed so that he could really provide it. I learned so much about headshots. Sam is confident but not arrogant. Flexible but no pushover; he knows what he's doing and definitely maintains control of the shoot. At all times I felt a sense that he really cared about me feeling confident that I'd walk away satisfied with the end result. He never once projected a "just trust me" vibe. Sam showed me some images as he took each batch and we discussed their potential, or lack thereof, as we went along and quickly changed direction as needed. Sam looks at the big picture (pun very much intended) and if you're open to it, he'll bring out the best in you. I'll definitely be going back to Sam for future headshots because I am convinced, now more than ever, that hiring a pro is a worthy investment in presenting your best self. read more

Sam is beyond amazing, and professional as well, for an amazing price! He really is a master at his craft, and you couldn't possibly have more fun working with anyone else. If you are in need oh head shots he's your man hands down. You might find yourself thinking, this is too good to be true. Well guess what? It's true! Wether you're a singer, dancer, model, actress, CEO for a company or all of the above Sam will present you with stunning photos, and a great time! His studio is a few blocks from pen station, which is really convenient for commuters, and don't be surprised if you know someone he's worked with. He has a never ending brilliant list of references. You'll feel guilty about what you're paying compared to the amount of work he puts in. If you want to work with a true artist, imageworks is for you. Do not hesitate to call! read more

Sam is AMAZING. I went to him for a professional photo - it was my first shoot ever and it turned out great. Sam is very professional and I felt comfortable. He knows exactly what he's doing and will take as long as it takes to get the perfect shot. For the quality and time, the prices are extremely fair. Two of my close friends also went to him and were very happy with the experience. I would recommend this photographer to anyone read more

Very reasonably priced, especially given the time and care he puts into giving you a great photo! Definitely recommend.

There are moments of kindness that stick with you forever. A few days ago I had to get some pictures developed and didn't know how quite to get this done since these days like most folks; I post most of my pictures on-line. So I make my way to the Thornton Studio on 25th street between 6th and 7th avenues to find a completely unhelpful staff. I was sent to this person and that person to eventually get cutoff in mid conversation when I tried to suggest the logical, since I didn't burn them on a CD or have them on a USB, which was to email the pictures so that they could print them out for me. After all, they were only 5 pictures. The little, pudgy woman dismissed me without looking up and told me that she couldn't help me unless I had them on a CD of USB. So I walked out the door, a bit annoyed and made my way over to CVS to get a CD or somethin'. Before I entered I Yelp'd a photography place to see if I could get this picture printing fiasco done. I call the first number on the list; get an answering machine, call the second and a guy picks up, his name is Sam. I explain to him in sort of a desperate tone that I had to get this done, that my mom has been bugging me for months to have them printed. Sam is a professional photographer, it's simply something he doesn't do, but decided to help me anyway. First thing out of his mouth when he agreed was to have me email him the pictures, simple, just as I thought. He asked come over to his Studio on 29th street, awesome, I was only a few blocks away and as it happened it was also near my Gym where I was heading in any case. So I get to the building, up the elevator, knock on the door and Sam opens up. The guy was as welcoming as he sounded on the phone. It's an awesome space, a professional space for professional photographs. I sit down; send him the pictures and he starts to effortlessly plug away on a program on his PC to brush up the pictures and make them perfect for printing. He talked to me like he knew me for years. He asked me to come back in an hour and that by that time; they'd be ready to pick up in an envelope. I left and came back, sat down for a bit more, he showed me the pictures, which were awesome, I paid him a very reasonable amount and I was off. My point of this long ass story is that Sam is an awesome human being. He went out of his way for a person who he didn't even know. This is the kind of person who wont let you down, who is honest and decent and on top the utmost professional. I'll recommend this brother for the rest of my days. read more

Sam is the best there is. I've been working with him for years. Even when I was an actor in DC I would travel to New York to have him take my pictures. Unlike other photographers who give you a certain number of shots, or a limited amount of time, Sam will spend whatever amount of time is needed to get the right shots. The first time we met he even took me out shopping because he thought we could find some better options for shirts! I've never used another photographer since then! I go to Sam for everything having to do with pictures - headshots, prints, retouching, postcards - he does it all. I always know it's going to be a quality product at a good price. He also helps choose out which photos are the best. He really takes care of the process from start to finish. I use all of his photos on my website www.jakekoenig.com. He's really insightful and thoughtful about different looks and what works best for each individual. I highly recommend him. read more

I found this company on Yelp, and after seeing three 5-star reviews, I decided I would go to him. I was in a rush to get some very professional headshots taken for a variety of uses - a company press kit, our website, online media sources, etc. Simply put, they needed to look very professional. The photographer was extremely nice, and wouldnt stop taking shots until he and I both liked the images. He was SO flexible, didnt rush me at all, and spent all the time he needed to get the PERFECT shot for each look. He has such a good eye for great photos, and he's taken photos for a lot of high profile people (...didnt know this until I got there). All in all, it was the best experience I could have possibly imagined, especially considering that I had such high expectations going in. read more

I had a wonderful experience here! Sultan is so patient, detail oriented, and focused. I have never liked a picture of myself until these! Sultan gave us time to review pictures in between shots and also showed me how he would retouch them. He was very responsive on follow up and sent me my final photos within one week. My husband and I couldn't be happier with his service and I'd highly recommend him for anyone wanting a headshot. read more

I've done a couple shoots with Sam and he does an A-MA-ZING job for a reasonable price! He creates a very relaxed environment during the shoot and captures your essence/ personality. The images come out beautifully, and the retouching looks very natural. He is possibly the best kept secret in the photography world! His customer service is second to none; he definitely goes above and beyond for his clients! read more

I came to Sam because he was voted best headshot photographer on the Backstage NY reader poll. And his prices are very competitive. And also because of his great reviews on Yelp. But working with Sam, he really is the best. I got the best shots I've ever had taken- and I've worked with several photographers in NY and LA. He's also a great guy, personable, professional, caring and passionate. read more

Sam is a consummate professional and a master of his craft. I've gotten my headshot/body shots done with him a few times now and it's easy for me to say they come out perfect. He is a perfectionist and will take as much time and as many shots/angles/scenery changes as necessary to get the perfect shot for you. His prices are great and to top it all off he's a great guy. If you are looking for excellent pictures it would be a foolish move to go anywhere else. He also does printing for a very cheap price and of course they come out exemplary. My highest recommendation goes out to Sam Khan of Imageworksnyc read more

Sam is wonderful to work with and his photos are beautiful! He is patient and focused, and knows how to get great shots, re-touching and cropping them only as necessary. He took great care with our daughter and produced fantastic headshots with multiple looks. He has also provided guidance on resume layouts and postcards, and his turn-around on printing is very quick and affordable. Highly recommended! read more

Terrific photographer for very professional headshots. You don't have to think - just smile and let him do the hard work. You'll be very pleased. read more

$150 too expensive for the quality of work. Was also given attitude over the phone, and have experienced much friendlier photographers, who actually seem to enjoy the work they do. read more

Everything the others said and more. Reasonable rates, great location, great service, beautiful outcome. Got professional headshots for a business website. It was my first time doing this, so understand my opinion is within that limited context. Sam was easy to negotiate with, make an appointment with, and communicate with in terms of what we were looking for in our photos. He explained how everything would go on the phone, and everything did go just like he said it would. Once there, we first discussed sample websites and sample photos I hoped to mimic, and he was receptive and ultimately delivered what we asked for exactly. We brought our own hair and makeup people, and there was plenty of space to set up, change, hang clothes, primp. Big studio with several rooms and tons of light. Sam is direct and encouraging. He knows enough about fashion and color to help make correct clothing and makeup choices. He will snap a thousand photos until he gets the right shot. He will tell you when it doesn't look good, and when it does. He will allow you to participate in the process, showing you the shots along the way on the camera so you can understand what he means when he says, "look down, turn left, arms back." He seems to like his job. Choosing the photo and choosing the editing happens on the spot, on Sam's giant computer screen. Its all very technological and impressive; he has spent the money on the software. We left invigorated to market our business. And we got our photos in less than a week, on CD and in email in various formats. Super easy. I started with an email. read more

Sam took head shots of my startup team. Such a nice guy and such great work. He made us feel completely comfortable, worked quickly but not rushed, and made us each an active participant. I cannot recommend him more highly. read more

This is the place to go if you want great photos for a reasonable price with someone who truly understands the craft and understands what makes for a great photo. Sam is always looking to get the best shots he can out of the shoot, he never "calls it in" and he has fantastic attention to every detail, from the lighting, the backdrop, to the expression, etc. I did a straight linkedin headshot with him which came out great, and then I had a complicated artist shoot with four different looks. Running on very little sleep I wasn't sure how things would go, but Sam worked with me on every last detail and we got some truly stunning stuff out of the day. He has a ton of experience, and understands the time, materials, lighting, mood, and all these other intangibles that go into making a great photo. He's also a really nice guy. I would highly recommend him to anyone in a heartbeat. read more

I had such an amazing experience at Imageworksnyc, that I actually joined Yelp just to write this review. First off, he was very flexible with arranging the time for the photo shoot. From the get go the photographer, Sam made me feel very comfortable. He is a true professional and genuinely committed to getting just the right shot. Working with someone who really cares about what they do definitely makes the difference. He spent as much time as was needed to make sure that I got just the right photo for my portfolio. Overall, he made the whole process a pleasure, he has a great studio, and I would love to go back again for another shoot in the future. read more

I want to emphasize that I only write reviews for exceptional quality of work (either exceptionally good or exceptionally bad), and this is definitely a GREAT one that worth my time to write. I had the pleasure to work with Sam, and he's very professional and truly care about how the photo turns out and how it aligns with the objective of the client. I was looking for a headshot photographer for my new business website, and stumbled upon Sam. Thanks to you all genuine yelp reviewers, based on the good reviews, I called him up and asked for more details since I was new to photo shots. He was very patience in explaining to me every details and made suggestions also. Long story short, we tried a lot of different shots and see how it will work for the website; then tried something new just to see... the whole experience is beyond amazing, and even at the end he narrowed it down to 10+ best shots, it still hard to pick out the one that I want to use. I showed them to all my associates and they all LOVE it. I will continue to work with Sam for my other business needs and personal pix and definitely highly recommend him to anyone! read more

I rarely write reviews but I felt compelled to after the amazing experience working with Sam Khan. I left his studio with so many great headshots (actor). Sam cares about getting you great photos and will spend the time with you to get them. I can't stress that point enough - he is truly committed to get the best shots of you possible and will spend the time with you to make sure that happens. Sam makes you feel at ease and relaxed and knows exactly how to help you along to ensure that you are projecting well. He is very personable and very much in command of his skills. In addition to the photographer, the studio is great - spacious, roomy, there is a large separate room for you to change, he does multiple setups throughout the studio and will work with you outdoors as well. He also helped me choose outfits from the clothes I brought. He really cares about the type of work he is putting out there and you benefit because you get great shots. He is a consummate professional. His rates are reasonable - particularly for the talent level and great experience he provides you. Go to Sam Khan. read more