I just got my first professional headshots taken, and I'm telling you right now: go to Nick. Before booking, I spent months researching photographers. I scoured Yelp, Google, websites, you name it. Looking back, my biggest regret is wasting all that time when I should have just booked with Nick from the beginning. I was honestly nervous going in. I've never had professional photos taken before, and my biggest fear was that I wouldn't know how to pose, smile, or look natural in front of the camera. Nick made all of those worries disappear almost immediately. He has over 20 years of experience working with professionals, corporate clients, and models, but what impressed me most wasn't his resume. It was how he made me feel. Nick has a way of making you feel seen, heard, and comfortable. He guides you through the entire process without making you feel self-conscious, and somehow brings out the best version of you. I booked the $179 package with one outfit, and Nick ended up giving me around 70-80 photos to choose from. No watermarks. His retouching prices are very reasonable, and he even takes the time to help you decide which photos best communicate the image you're trying to project. And for anyone worried about parking, his studio is in Little Italy and I was able to find a two-hour street parking spot right across the street on a Wednesday around noon. What you're paying for here isn't just photos. You're paying for someone who knows how to coach you, find your best angles, and help you show up as your best self. That kind of guidance is invaluable, especially if you're not used to being in front of a camera. The photos turned out great, but honestly, what stayed with me was Nick himself. He's caring, passionate, interesting, and genuinely invested in the people he works with. In a world where it's easy to feel like just another client, Nick makes you feel like a person. He knows what he's doing, and it shows. I would absolutely go back, and I'll be recommending him to anyone who needs professional headshots. Go book a session with him now. read more

Nick is extremely professional and excellent at what he does. His services are also very reasonably priced, and he will not upsell you on stuff you don't need. Would absolutely recommend! read more

I was overdue for headshots for my website and LinkedIn, not a process I typically enjoy - I'm one of those people who hates 90%+ of the photos of me (sorry mom). SD Headshots nails my first rule of business: make it easy to say yes and buy. I booked on their website, had no trouble finding parking a block from the studio in Little Italy on a weekday. Nicholas is first of all a great person who is fun to talk to. He explained the process very clearly and had me out of there quickly for less than the package I originally booked. They sent all the photos they took within 24 hours, not watermarked, for your use. For the package I was charged for: I had to choose 2 for retouch, and they kindly offered to help narrow it down. I chose a more casual look and a more formal look, I was able to select one casual (it's my profile photo here on Yelp) and shortlisted three formal ones and emailed them back -- they chose the best of those and sent back the retouches within a couple days. The formal look ended up on my website and LinkedIn and several colleagues messaged or texted within hours to tell me how great they looked. The more casual one went on social media, which I spend almost 0 time on, and overwhelmingly the immediate feedback I received was how great it looked. I was blown away with how well this worked out, and Nicholas will be my go-to photographer going forward. Thank you, San Diego head shots for making this process painless, very reasonably priced, and exceeding all my expectations. read more

Best in the Biz! Great headshots. Puts you at ease and lets the pictures come naturally. Very pleased with the result.

We used SD Headshots at 2 of our office locations and plan to use them in a 3rd - Very Friendly- professional- quick turn around and reasonable pricing. read more

Nick is the best head shot photographer that I used over the years!!!! He is so patient and suggested many great shot positions. He has the best camera and capture the moments really well. His team also did amazing edits based on my requests. Highly recommend!!! read more

How the hell do you choose a headshot photographer? I had absolutely no clue. Let's be honest: Anyone with a camera that isn't built into their phone can claim that they're a professional photographer. And if they have effective enough marketing they can trick you into thinking they're something other than a rank amateur. So here's what I did: I looked at Yelp, ignored the paid advertisers, chose the #1-ranked option, and prayed. Thankfully that actually turned out to be a great strategy. It's clear that there's a reason for San Diego Headshots' ranking. And it's obviously Nick. I walked into the studio somewhat dreading my shoot, walked out feeling great, and about 12 hours later had a ton of amazing photos to choose from. Revere engineering how the hell this happened, here's what I came up with: 1. First, Nick's a PRO. It's obvious that he has the two things that can't be purchased: Experience and Skill. He knows how to light. He knows how to shoot. He knows how to give you subtle queues that get you into the posture that will yield the best photos. Within 5 minutes in his studio I felt like I understood the photography industry: I understood why some photographers shoot for magazine ads and others shoot for Instagram. There's no doubt which one Nick is. The guy clearly knows his stuff. 2. Second, Nick actually *saw* me. Not the "me" who dislikes the feeling of being the center of attention, is totally uncomfortable posing for the camera and is constantly in my head wondering how I look. The *actual* me--the one who shows up when I'm doing something I love with the people I love and the camera isn't pointed at me. Don't ask me how, but somehow Nick saw that one of me within minutes of walking into the studio. And it's clear from the reviews I'm not the only one. 3. Finally, Nick made the entire process fun. I truly didn't believe that was possible for me before this. But that 30 minute shoot with professional lighting and backdrops in a studio space felt shockingly like 30 minutes hanging out with a buddy and shooting the s#!t about stuff I'm really interested in. If I'm getting an accurate read on this, I think this last item is really Nick's special sauce: He engages your true self in conversations about things you enjoy, in a way that make you feel like you're talking to your best friend. In that space, you are truly you. And Nick's technical expertise allows him to capture that. I'm sure he's not the only photographer out there who does that. There are undoubtedly others. And if you want to play adventurer and go try to find out, have at it. There's a million folks on Yelp who might be able to do what he does. But if you want a sure thing, save your time. Stop reading reviews. And book Nick for a shoot. You won't regret it. read more

My employer sent me to Nick for headshots and what an awesome experience! Nick was amazing to work with from the minute you meet. I am usually awkward in front of a camera, but Nick put me at ease and made the process fun! Angela, his assistant is equally nice and helpful. He takes so many pictures, it is hard to select favorites. I love my headshots! Don't go anywhere else! read more

I don't know what I can even say about Nick that hasn't already been said. Let's start here: I had no clue how to choose a headshot the tiger. Dude is a pro. In a business seemingly filled with people who think buying some equipment on Amazon and watching a few videos about lighting qualifies them to do headshots, Nick is head-and-shoulders above. And the results show in the shots you hate photos. After a childhood of having my father videotape everything we did (which required a big VHS video camera and accordingly was not common in the 80s), I have a mild trauma-response to cameras. I don't even take selfies. Seriously--one of the reasons I scheduled this shoot is because I didn't even have enough selfies to use one of those stupid AI apps...and I'm so glad I didn't. Because the session with Nick was a *fantastic* experience. Within 5 minutes of meeting him I felt like I was just hanging out with one of my buddies shooting the s#!t and laughing. And the results showed in the final product. read more

It's a 5-star experience! Nicholas was amazing! He definitely knows how to make you a confident subject in front of the camera. I used Nicholas for headshots in 2018. I remembered such a positive experience so well that when my son needed headshots, I didn't hesitate who I would call. We used these for his senior pictures because the preferred photographer the school had us use was a horrible experience. My son didn't want to get pictures done after that. But Nicholas made my son so at ease. The pictures turned out better than expected because my son looked relaxed and confident. Nicholas got us in in a very timely manner. We had a close school deadline, and Nicholas definitely worked within our timeline and met all expectations. I highly recommend Nicolas for headshots. read more

NICK IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I've done two different headshots now (different work purposes) and he makes me feel at ease. He knows exactly how to pose you and makes you look your best and comfortable in front of the camera. He's really intuitive with the human body and what poses will make you look your best as each person is completely different. He always has something funny to say that will give a naturally looking smile. Both times I've seen him they were soooo last minute and Nick and Angela were able to deliver my photos quickly! If you're looking for a professional headshot with someone that knows what they're doing, please go to Nick, you won't regret it. 4 of us at our office has been here already, need I say more!? Thanks again Nick and Angela!!! read more

Amazing experience with professional headshots in San Diego. Nick was fantastic, and the final results were outstanding. Highly recommend!

It was so much fun getting a new professional headshot done at SD Headshots! I came in a bit unprepared (for example, I did not notice a spot on the shoulder of my jacket where my 18 month old granddaughter had drooled a bit). Not to worry! Nick has a keen eye for those kinds of details. Part of taking a good picture is being authentic. Nick has a knack for engaging in meaningful conversation that draws out the person being photographed. Of course, he has all the tech skills, tools, lenses, lighting, etc, and he operates them seamlessly as he creates images that capture the person! Amazing. Love the images! I give SD Headshots my highest recommendation! read more

I have never had anything more than a school photo taken before I went into San Diego Headshots so I wasn't really sure what to expect from this experience. From the beginning Nick was incredibly professional and helpful. He is a very kind, genuine person and his friendly nature created a comfortable environment that made it easy to relax and look natural in my photos. Also, he was also able to get us the pictures only a few hours after the photo shoot! As a guy I am not into taking many photos, but I must admit, this was actually a fun experience. I would highly recommend Nick and his business for anyone looking for headshots and professional photos. read more

I was in the market to update my LinkedIn profile picture and did what most people do, search for local businesses via Yelp. I haven't worked with a photographer in years, so I didn't know what to expect. I sent a Request for Quote and received about five quotes within a few hours. Nick's team was the first to respond. They not only had the best deal, but they were very detailed in their services and accommodating to my schedule. I was blown away by Nick's professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile with everything he did. Nick helped me pick out the best outfits to use during our session. His humor and conversation made me feel at ease and he walked me through each pose, making it easy to get the perfect shots. He kept things moving along, but I never felt rushed. Although we were only scheduled for two outfits, we had such a great time he was generous enough to let me throw on a third outfit. We absolutely loved the final products and highly recommend working with Nick and his team! read more

Nick, the photographer, and Angela, his assistant and Studio Manager are real pros!!! My wife and I came in for some studio photos, and Nick was most generous with his time with us. He went way over the allotted time in an effort to satisfy us. We had several wardrobe changes, and individual and couple poses. Nick know how to draw our personality out and render great photos. Angela provided excellent customer service throughout the entire process. We heartily recommend them!!! read more

Great experience throughout. From Angela informing, scheduling. following up and Nick taking the pics, it was as smooth as it could be. I absolutely hate to be photographed but Nick did a great job by making me feel comfortable. Great great job! read more

I had a great experience working with SD Headshots. From the first initial phone call to getting my final photos, Nick and Angela are fantastic! They have a vibe that makes you feel really comfortable and Nick gives great direction. I highly recommend SD Headshots for your photography needs. read more

Nick put me completely at ease. I typically detest how I look in pictures, but Nick made me feel like I belong there, like I was doing great, and made me feel very confident that the pictures would turn out wonderfully, and they did. I have used the shots he took on all my social profiles and my business card and my website. And, Angela was incredible as well. She made me feel so comfortable and so welcome. Prices were very reasonable and the quality was fantastic. I highly recommend Nick and Angela. Great, little, personable, but highly professional studio. read more

I could not recommend San Diego Headshots more. I worked with owner and lead photographer Nick for my headshots for medical residency. He was professional, accommodating, and helped me feel confident during the photo shoot. They met their deadlines and the final products resembled the quality on their webpage. read more

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Nick is so kind and easy to speak to! I appreciated everything about my experience here with San Diego Headshots, and the process of it all. I don't usually make any kind of reviews just because I never found the "importance" of it, but I want people to know just how professional, genuine, and kind this photographer and the people working within his business are. He spent time making sure that I appreciated the photos and it was the way I desired for the pictures to come out. I plan on coming back again once I want new headshots in the near future :) Thank you so much for your help! read more

Nick Andrews is a very talented, meticulous, professionally trained photographer. Super smart, reliable, and experienced in the commercial marketplace. Attention to detail while meeting deadlines is his trademark. If there is a better choice in San Diego, I'm not acquainted with it. read more

I recently went to SD Headshots to get my professional Headshots done and it was everything I had hoped for and more. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with positive energy ( thanks Nick! ) and since it was my first time I've ever done Headshots, I didn't know how the process went. I was guided the entire way, and Nick also took additional time to give me advice on different poses and why different lighting works with different poses. I don't think I couldn't have been happier with my results. The photos were shot with a camera w/ 50 megapixels and very high end studio lights. Nick eased all my objections I had very quickly and I felt comfortable during the whole shoot. I was given a folder of all the photos from the shoot the next day, so if I wanted to purchase additional photos later down the road as my business grows, I have the option to do so at a more than reasonable rate compared to other studios ( I did research on this comparing different prices from different studios ).. I also received an email very shortly after my shoot, and the communication was overall 10 out of 10. I will be referring all my friends to Nick, and wouldn't want to get my future Headshots anywhere else. If you're thinking about getting Headshots done, look no further.. you will not find a better deal. read more

I heard about San Diego Headhshots from my wife who had her executive photos taken with Nick. Her images turned out so great I gave them a try and could not be more satisfied! Nick was professional and courteous in scheduling and during the session, and provided wardrobe suggestions to achieve the right feel for my line of work. The awesome part of the experience is you get to keep all of the images taken, not just the touched up ones like some other photo services. The entire experience was easy and fast, only an hour long session and the next day I had all of the files available through a Dropbox link Nick provided. Thanks again Nick! read more

Had an excellent photo shoot experience with Nick! He took his time in ensuring we got the most out of the photo shoot. Great personality, easy to work with, and the light atmosphere made it a worthwhile experience. Will definitely recommend them to future clients I work with! read more

I had expected to be uncomfortable and out of my element when I walked into Nicholas' studio. I am not a fan of being in front of a camera, but it was a necessary evil that Nicholas made relaxing and a true pleasure! I also love that he does not watermark the photos and keeps them on file in case I want others touched up later if needed. Angela was also able to work me in quickly and prepared me for what to expect. Thank you for making me feel at ease and for the incredible pictures, Nicholas! read more

My business partner and I had to have headshots done at the same time but live in different states. Her experience was fine - nice guy, decent photos but not nearly as good as mine. He took a TON of photos and put them in a Dropbox folder for me that day. They're mine permanently. Then I chose a few that I liked and he photoshopped them and formatted in multiple size (website, social media, etc). Highly recommend. read more

I was looking to get new headshots recently and came across San Diego headshots. Their reviews are very deserved, Angela made it very easy to schedule and appointment and was very responsive on the process and questions. Nick is a wonderful photographer, he made me feel very comfortable in the shoot and took the awkwardness out of it. I was very happy with the photos I got back. Definitely recommend. read more

Why would you go anywhere else? That is all I can say. If you need headshots, SD Headshots is the place to go. No brainer. I had my headshots taken by Nicholas a few years back and had such.a great experience that when my wife needed headshots, I was excited to introduce her to Nicholas and have her enjoy a similar great experience. Could not be more satisfied with the experience and the results. You will be too. read more

I needed some new headshots for a new position I've recently taken and I took to Yelp to see if I could find a local photographer. There were a few near me in Oceanside but down the page a bit was SD Headshots and a TON of good reviews of Nick and Angela...I made an appointment for the following week and drove downtown to his studio. Nick is a consummate professional and a master of his craft. His personality is magnetic and he took some incredible photographs. My headshots turned out perfect and it was an excellent experience. I'd highly recommend EVERYONE to visit this studio and I'm confident they'd have as great of an experience as I did. Well done, Nick and Angela! You guys rock! read more

Nick was phenomenal, first and foremost. I never anticipated needing a headshot, but when a new job requires it, you do what you've got to do. As a former photographer myself, I more or less knew what I was getting into and just how painful this ~hour could've been. Instead, I was very pleasantly surprised and felt compelled to write him a 5 star review. The location was a slightly challenging to find, as you walk down the sidewalk counting storefronts, only to then wander the wooden maze that is the old Kettner building. Once located, you stumble upon a super laid back multi-room studio that feels like you're in a friend's ultra-cool loft. Nick welcomed me, told me to take my time getting ready, and then right off the bat, engaged me in wonderful conversation that kept me at ease for the duration of our time together. He remembered things we spoke of on the phone and uniquely tailored my photos and wardrobe (self-provided based upon our prior phone conversation) to my industry and target market. His prices were reasonable, his customer service is tremendous, and honestly couldn't envision a more enjoyable experience getting my picture taken. Do yourself a favor and hire Nick. read more

Nick at SD Headshots is the best in the business! Seriously, I can't say enough good things about this company. They made the entire session feel seamless and comfortable, and took some AWESOME shots. Nick works with you to find your best angles/positions, and his assistant Angela was also extremely professional and helpful throughout the scheduling/retouching process. I would recommend SD Headshots to literally everyone. Thanks for everything! read more

If you need a high quality head shot, look no further. Nick is a true professional who makes the process relaxed, easy and fun. I described a very specific use for my head shot, which Nick embraced as his own objective. And I never felt rushed. In fact, Nick took all the time needed to get all the shots I could ever need to choose from. And they were all awesome! It was very difficult to choose which ones to use. Most of the photo studios I contacted charged much more and offered far less. San Diego Headshots is focused (pun intended) on creating a great experience, at a fair price, and goes the extra mile to deliver terrific headshots! I will recommend Nick and SD Headshots to everyone I know. read more

San Diego Headshots is hands down #1! What makes them so great is their: - customer services: responsive over email, on-time, courteous and funny - attention to detail: they want to understand the purpose of your headshots to shoot accordingly - generous: they will take a ton of photos for you to truly find your perfect headshots - timeliness: they will share all your shots within 24 hours and deliver your touched up photos within 24 hours after that I am a 2 time customer and I plan to come back anytime I need headshots. I recommend you use San Diego Headshots yourself. read more

I recently switched law firms and a couple of weeks in, I was instructed to get a headshot taken at their expense. With a large budget, a small time frame in which to get it completed and with so many options to choose from, I have to admit that I was a tad overwhelmed. My fears were allayed when I met Nick, the photographer and his wonderful assistant Angela. Nick is charismatic, engaging, down-to-earth and made me feel so comfortable in my own skin that I felt it translated into the hundreds (yes hundreds) of pictures he took. Similarly, Angela went above and beyond to ensure that I was satisfied with my photo selections. His deal for first time clients is fantastic and surprisingly very affordable so please do check them out! I absolutely recommend them without reservation. read more

Nick is an excellent photographer! What a wonderful experience! Nick or Angela are very quick to reply if you have a question. I would recommend this service to anyone in need of headshots. I will definitely be returning for future business! read more

This studio is a great resource. Angela who handles the communication pre and post session is excellent and always replies in a timely fashion. Nicholas is an excellent photographer and expertly uses his skills to work with you on how best to brand yourself. All photos are yours to keep and are not individually doled out for extra exorbitant fees. The rates are excellent, I highly recommend Nicholas over other photographers who easily charge twice as much for results that fall well short of what he produces. I have had numerous photographers, in LA and NYC during my career and Nicholas is truly the best. Stop searching and give him a call. read more

This was a surprisingly smooth experience. I needed to get professional head shots done and I am so glad I came here. I read some other comments which said that Nick "put me at ease" - and it's so true! He knows exactly how to coach you so that you feel comfortable and confident. My time there flew by! I also had a good experience with scheduling and corresponding prior to my appointment. Would definitely recommend. read more

I can't say enough positive things about the photographer, Nicholas, and his Studio Manager, Angela. I was worried about getting my headshots taken but they made it easy! I even asked them to take a few shots of me in my Zumba gear and they were happy to do it. Talk about service! Nicholas called me ahead of time to address all of my questions about the shoot, and as soon as we got off the phone I knew I was in good hands. He has a great sense of humor, enthusiasm, and passion for his craft that make you feel right at home. Angela sent me the digital images on the same day and offered to help with the selection process if I needed any guidance. I'm so happy with the end result. I would do this again in a heartbeat! read more

My experience here was great. Nick is really a lot of fun, and knows how to work with you to get some great shots. Very responsive, and we had the whole shoot done in about an hour. Highly recommend. read more