Art of Headshots Vancouver - Portrait Studio

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Don't settle for boring headshots

Putting Personality back into your headshots

Ever felt jittery in front of a camera? You’re far from alone. Many of us become self-conscious, uncertain about our posture, and anxious about the outcome. We often rush through headshot sessions, all the while fearing that the images won’t do us justice, trying to mask our anxiety with a forced smile. It’s no surprise that many people end up unsatisfied with their photographs.

But at Art of Headshots, our photographer’s prowess with the lens is evident. Beyond their technical skills, their innate empathy and genuine listening abilities set them apart. They have a knack for calming nerves, allowing your authentic self to come to the forefront.

Elevate your first impressions. Trust one of our seasoned Vancouver headshot photographers to encapsulate the essence of who you are in a snapshot. Invest in your future; invest in the best version of you.

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Behind the scenes

What defines an average headshot, a good headshot, or a great headshot?

An average headshot typically exhibits what we term as a ‘vacant smiley’. A good headshot is one you’re pleased with, while a great headshot is imbued with essence, resonating profoundly and becoming a portrait that opens doors to opportunities.

Our aim? To consistently capture not just a photo, but a great portrait of you or your team. We achieve this through our distinctive process, specifically tailored to capture the very essence of our clients.”

Note: Make sure to keep your brand’s tone and voice consistent across your site. This version is slightly more formal, so adapt as necessary to fit your overall style.

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On-Location Headshots Photographer

Did you know we offer on-location headshots for businesses with three or more employees? Save the time of sending each employee to our studios and have our headshot photographer come to your offices to photograph your employees’ portraits on the same day. 

Is your business located outside of city limits? We can travel to other cities or towns with more than six employees for corporate portraits.

Contact us for more details or to set up a date.

Individuals looking for personal, branding, or LinkedIn headshots can book outdoor headshots with select photographers. Enquire for more details.

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Meet your photographers

Vancouver Headshots Experts

Carlos Taylhardat Corporate Headshot

Carlos Taylhardat

Carlos Taylhardat is the headshot photographer in Vancouver specializing in helping actors be discovered and producing corporate branding portraits. Art of Headshots Vancouver since 2009. He is passionate about seizing human experiences to capture the life of an individual’s portrait.

Inspired by his Father and travelling around the World as a Child taught him to understand people and their intricate differences, his approach to portrait photography has helped countless businesses and individuals succeed.

Throughout his 20 plus years as a photographer, Carlos has worked with Microsoft, 3M, Lions Gate Studios, the Vancouver Art Gallery, all of the major banks and some of the biggest law firms while helping countless individual meet their goals by having a life like headshots. “Our minds are extraordinary towards understanding people, a great headshot sparks a profound understanding of you, beyond words to convey energy. We photograph our customers with empathy to invoke a profound portrait of you.”

Holly Hofmann

Holly has always felt at ease behind a lens. Finding the right combination of composition, lighting and intrigue is a math equation she never tires of trying to solve. She passionately believes everyone should have a great portrait they can hold onto for a lifetime (and takes great joy in making that happen). To capture a little slice of time, she loves to have a conversation with her photography subjects and catch them exactly when they reveal that precise thing it is that makes them who they are.

Holly grew up in Delaware and has lived in New York, Spain, Poland and Finland. For the last ten years, Vancouver has been home. She has always been inspired by Silvia Plath’s quote: “Why can’t I try on different lives, like dresses, to see which fits best and is more becoming?” That drive has led to a diverse career in film production, teaching, journalism, documentary filmmaking and photography.

Carlos Taylhardat CEO Art of Headshots & vancouver photographer

Carlos Taylhardat

Carlos Taylhardat is the headshot photographer in Vancouver specializing in helping actors be discovered and producing corporate branding portraits. Art of Headshots Vancouver since 2009. He is passionate about seizing human experiences to capture the life of an individual’s portrait.

Inspired by his Father and travelling around the World as a Child taught him to understand people and their intricate differences, his approach to portrait photography has helped countless businesses and individuals succeed.

Throughout his 20 plus years as a photographer, Carlos has worked with Microsoft, 3M, Lions Gate Studios, the Vancouver Art Gallery, all of the major banks and some of the biggest law firms while helping countless individual meet their goals by having a life like headshots. “Our minds are extraordinary towards understanding people, a great headshot sparks a profound understanding of you, beyond words to convey energy. We photograph our customers with empathy to invoke a profound portrait of you.”

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What our clients have Said
James R. Baylis
James R. Baylis
Actor
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I wasn’t succeeding with my old headshot until ‘Art of Headshots’. My first audition I landed a role in Pirates of the Caribbean, my second audition it was X-Files and my career started… Now I have a role in Altered Carbon and a career as a film actor.
Sanam Bakhtiar
Sanam Bakhtiar
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As a picky person, there have been very few occasions where I've had a picture of myself that I've liked; however, I'm extremely satisfied with the headshots that I received from Art of Headshots. Carlos is a fantastic photographer who makes you feel at ease and gets great natural looking (i.e. not stiff) shots, and then Becky works her magic to further improve upon the great shots with quality editing and touch-ups. It was like having the support of a glam-squad! I would highly recommend Art of Headshots.
Greg Vigor
Greg Vigor
Web Developer
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The best headshot photography service in Greater Vancouver. Carlos is a master. Over the years I have seen many Realtor photos taken by Carlos and he always does a great job of catching that right moment. Recently a Realtor I know well had an updated shot taken by someone else his office had arranged with. It was mediocre at best. Art of Headshots offers a fair price for an exceptional end result. If you are in business get your most critical marketing piece done right.
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Vancouver Headshots Services

  • Corporate Headshots

    Book separate appointments for each employee at our studio, or have us come to your office to capture everyone on the same day.

  • Actor Headshots

    Includes a consultation to determine studio set up / location to accentuate the type of characters you want to be cast as

  • Team Photos

    When booking us to come to your offices, ask us to photograph your team together. A group photo on your website is a great visual representation that your team works well together.

  • Branding Photos

    Our branding headshots showcase your unique energy, whether we photograph you at home, in-action at your business or playing sports. Doing what you love convinces others to choose your business.

  • Specialized Editing

    We offer specialized editing services like Invisible backgrounds (background removal) and background replacement.

  • Social Media Headshots

    Headshots aren't only limited to corporations. We photograph headshots for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, small business websites and more.

Vancouver is one of my favorite places on earth. It’s gray and rainy there a lot of the time, but for some reason, even though it’s gray and rainy, I feel like it’s a sunny day.

— Billy Campbell

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5 movies filmed in Vancouver, BC

Here are five great movies filmed in Vancouver that your actor headshots might have landed a career.

  1. Dead Pool
    Starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin and TJ Miller. 2016

  2. Jumanji
    Starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black and Kevin Hart

  3. Juno
    Starring Ellen Page, Michael Cera and Jennifer Garner

  4. Rise for the Planet of Apes
    Starring James Franco, Freida Pinto and John Lithgow

  5. Cabin in the Woods
    Starring Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth and Anna Hutchinson

Uncommon Facts about Vancouver, BC

  • Located on the traditional lands of the Musqueam, Skwxwú7mesh, Tsleil-Waututh, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Katzie, Qayqayt, Semiahmoo, & Tsawwassen peoples.

  • The first British settlers called the area Granville, then Gastwon, and eventually Vancouver.

  • A major fire broke out in 1886 that destroyed all the major buildings with the exception of two.

  • Before Stanley Park won awards for the most beautiful park in a major city, it had a dark history. The area was used to separate Squamish and Musqueam people from the rest of the population when they caught smallpox. That area is now called Dead Men Island.

  • Art of Headshots is housed in the Electra Building, which was once the tallest building in the Commonwealth, built by John Lain and Son’s in 1957.

  • Downtown Vancouver is more than 65% residential, with some corporate buildings transformed into apartments to fulfill demand.

5 Celebrities Born in Vancouver, BC

  1. Seth Rogan
    Seth Aaron Rogen born April 15, 1982

  2. Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Rodney Reynolds, born October 23, 1976

  3. Hayden Christensen
    Hayden Christensen, born april 19, 1981

  4. Katherine DeMille
    Katherine De Mille ( June 29,191 to April 27, 1995 )

  5. Richard Hatch
    Richard Holman Hatch Jr., born April 8, 1961
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