Benjamin Skigen: Denver, Colorado Portrait and Head Shot Photographer
Benjamin Skigen is a professional portrait photographer from Lakewood, Colorado.
Portraits & Headshot Photography Overview
Your portrait may be the most important photo you ever have taken!
Now, in a world of virtual communications and social media, your portrait is now the avatar for your professional and public identity. Your portrait is a critical part of your personal brand!
Whether it's purpose is to land a job, use on social media , or even find your soulmate with online dating, your portrait must make a strong, positive impression on a viewer who has probably never seen or met you before.
A great portrait allows a viewer to connect with you before they meet you in person. Quality, professionally produced portraits send the message you take yourself and your goals seriously.
Ben's clients will enjoy a low-stress, fun, and professional portrait photography experience.
When you hire Ben, he'll help you create a winning, confident portrait or head shot !
Ben made our maternity shoot a relaxing and fun experience! He had great ideas for photos and we are very happy with how our pictures came out. We felt very comfortable and are thankful that we chose Ben for these priceless photos!
- Susie G
How Does a Portrait & Headshot Shoot Work?
A portraits & headshot photography experience consists of meeting at a location such as a park, your home, or a studio. Ben will direct you into a variety of poses. Of course, if you have a vision for the perfect portrait shot, Ben always happy to help achieve your vision!
After the shoot, Ben will go through the images with you, pick the best shots and upload them to an online proofing gallery. There, you'll select your favorite images for final editing and processing.
Photos selected for final editing are hand-processed to maximize quality and impact. All portrait sessions include basic retouching (skin & teeth); advanced client-requested retouching services are also available.
The final images will be delivered to you via a private, password-protected online gallery, typically within 1 week.
Considerations for a Portrait Shoot
Types of Portraits & Headshots
Themes for portraits & headshot photography include:
- Social Media
- Professionals
- Actors
- Authors
- Models
- Musicians
- Bloggers
- Dating Sites
- Corporate
Where To Shoot?
Popular places to shoot include:
- Parks
- Your Home
- Photo Studio
- Natural areas
- Urban Centers
What Do I Get?
Pick from a variety of high-quality products including:
- Digital Files
- 8x10 Glossy Prints
- & more!
Portraits & Headshot Photography Pricing
Portraits & headshot photography sessions are priced based on three factors: Shoot Duration + Shoot Location + Product
Duration
$99 for up to 1 hour
Location
- Most Locations: No Fee*
- *Travel: Travel charges apply on locations more than ten miles from zip 80227.
*Occasionally, some locations charge a photography and/or admission fee, which is the responsibility of the client.
Products
- Edited Digital Files with Copyright Release: $100/each, 3 for $200
- w/ Client Request Retouching ($45/each)
- Prints : $3.99 to $39.99
- Bulk Glossy 8x10s: As low as 25c each
- USB Drive of Shoot: $20
- ...& more. We specialize in custom products, so feel free to ask if you have something in mind.
Payment
Payment for session due by start of session. 10% discount on print credit if prepaid at shoot..
About the Photographer
Benjamin Skigen fell in love with quality photography over a decade ago. Viewing it as the art of capturing light, Ben's approach to photography is equally technically apt and artistically intuitive.
Ben is easy to work with, friendly, and fair. He is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality photographic experience. Ben is a member of Professional Photographers of America and is insured. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, Ben lives with his wife, two children, and a pair of poodles.
Great Portraits in six Easy Steps
1.
Pick a time using the interactive booking calendar
2.
Receive Booking Confirmation within 24 hours
3.
Discuss Shoot Details (Location, Objectives, Products, etc)
4.
Shoot! Say cheese!
5.
Review Proofs & select favorite looks for editing.
6.
Receive Final edited shots.
Ben is a very talented photographer who took amazing maternity photos for our family. He is a great guy who is patient, very easy to work with and cares deeply about the finished product. I highly recommend Benjamin Skigen Photography!
- Karen & Cameron L.
