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Ann Arbor & Southeast Michigan Professional Headshots • Aperture Studios

Commanding, modern professional headshots that elevate your career.

First impressions happen in a fraction of a second. We craft polished, approachable headshots for corporate executives, medical professionals, creative entrepreneurs, and university faculty across Ann Arbor and Detroit.

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✨ ERAS Medical Residency Specs ✨ Modern Dating Profiles (Hinge & Tinder) Corporate & Executives Medical & Healthcare Tech & Founders U-M Faculty & Fellows Company Teams & Offices LinkedIn & Personal Brand
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💼 In-Studio & On-Location Headshots Across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti & Detroit
The Aperture Difference • Unstiff & Impactful

Why leaders and professionals choose Aperture.

No artificial smiles or outdated corporate backdrops. We combine master studio lighting with posture coaching to make you look capable, confident, and genuinely approachable.

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Master Lighting

Studio & Natural Light

We sculpt your features with soft, multi-source studio lighting and calibrated fill reflectors that define jawlines, eliminate glare, and create warm catchlights in your eyes.

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Zero Stiffness

Posture & Expression Coaching

Hate having your photo taken? Damion provides minute guidance on chin positioning, shoulder angles, and genuine expression cues so you look poised, calm, and trustworthy.

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Industry Specialized

Tailored to Your Field

From medical residency ERAS applications and U of M hospital staff to law firm partners, tech startup founders, real estate agents, and executive board members.

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Commercial Grade

Hand-Retouched & Ready

Receive private gallery proofing within 48 hours. Master retouched files include natural skin smoothing, flyaway hair cleanup, high-res masters, and pre-cropped LinkedIn files.

Aesthetic Choices • Studio & Environmental

Headshot styles customized to your industry.

Whether you need clean studio uniformity or contextual environmental storytelling, we tailor the backdrop to reflect your professional prestige.

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Classic Studio Backdrop

Clean neutral grey, timeless corporate white, or rich charcoal backdrops with studio strobes. Ideal for law firms, financial institutions, and corporate boardrooms.

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Modern Environmental & Office

Set against modern architectural glass, blurred conference spaces, or sleek collaborative areas that communicate innovation, active leadership, and company culture.

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Outdoor Natural Light

Warm ambient daylight around Ann Arbor's iconic collegiate stonework, tree-lined courtyards, or downtown brick textures for an approachable, human-centered feel.

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Editorial & Personal Brand

Dynamic 3/4 and full-body compositions with varied wardrobe changes. Perfect for authors, public speakers, creative consultants, and startup founders.

✨ Looking for charismatic, natural lifestyle portraits for dating apps or personal branding? Explore Modern Dating Profile Sessions ↗
Enterprise & Small Business

We bring our mobile studio directly to your office.

Elevate your company website, pitch decks, and press releases with unified, consistent employee headshots. We set up an on-site mobile studio at your office in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Canton, or Metro Detroit with zero disruption to your workday.

✓ Zero Travel for Staff: 5–10 min per person
✓ Live Tethered Review: Select picks on-site
✓ Exact Lighting Specs: Matches future hires
✓ Full Commercial Release: Web, PR & print
Coverage Area: Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Metro Detroit
Team Capacity: 5 to 100+ Team Members
Setup Footprint: Fits Conference Room or Lounge
Volume Discount: Tiered group rates available
Client Guide • Styling & Prep

How to prepare for an exceptional headshot.

Simple, proven styling recommendations to ensure your portraits look timeless, crisp, and commanding.

Step 01

Colors & Contrast

Solid jewel tones, rich navy, charcoal grey, and emerald green photograph exceptionally well. Avoid busy micro-patterns or neon tones that distract from your face.

Step 02

Tailoring & Fit

Structured layers like blazers, suit jackets, and tailored collars add crisp architecture to your shoulders. Ensure garments are freshly pressed with no wrinkles.

Step 03

Grooming & Details

Schedule haircuts 3 to 5 days prior so hair looks natural. Keep jewelry subtle and professional. We provide lint rollers and matte blotting sheets in-studio.

Step 04

Bring 2–3 Options

Bring a formal look (jacket, tie, or tailored dress) and a smart-casual alternative (open collar or fine-knit sweater) for versatility across marketing channels.

Answers & Details • Headshots FAQ

Common questions about professional headshots.

Everything you need to know about booking, turnaround times, retouching standards, and on-site team sessions.

Our Express Studio session takes approximately 30 minutes, which is ideal if you need a quick, high-impact update for LinkedIn or your company bio. Our Executive Portfolio session runs 60 minutes, allowing for multiple wardrobe changes, in-depth coaching, and shooting across both studio backdrops and modern architectural settings.
For the Express session, we focus on 1 dialed-in outfit (with options to add or remove a blazer). For the Executive Portfolio session, you can bring up to 3 distinct outfits—such as a formal business suit, a smart-casual blazer with open collar, and an approachable brand sweater.
Our retouching philosophy is natural enhancement—never plastic or over-processed. We carefully clean up temporary blemishes, soften dark circles under the eyes, reduce facial shine, remove flyaway hairs, and gently whiten teeth, while preserving your authentic skin texture and character.
You will receive access to your private online proofing gallery within 24 to 48 hours of your session. Once you select your favorite images for retouching, final master files are delivered within 3 to 5 business days. 24-hour rush turnaround is available upon request.
Yes! We regularly provide on-site corporate headshot sessions for companies, law firms, clinics, and university departments across Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Canton, and Metro Detroit. We bring studio lighting, backdrops, and a laptop for instant tethered review so employees can approve their portraits on the spot.
Every package includes full commercial and personal usage rights. You receive full-resolution uncompressed master JPEG files suitable for print media, annual reports, and billboards, as well as web-optimized crops perfectly dimensioned for LinkedIn, Zoom, and company directory bios.
Over 90% of our clients tell us this as soon as they walk into the studio! Damion's superpower is posture coaching and relaxed, conversational direction. Rather than leaving you guessing, he gives clear, micro-prompts for head tilt, jawline extension, and shoulder angles. You will see your photos on-screen during the session and immediately feel confident.
We provide seamless studio backdrops in classic neutral grey, pure corporate white, executive charcoal, and deep navy. For environmental sessions, we can shoot within your company offices, modern glass architectural atriums, or outdoors in central Ann Arbor near collegiate stonework and green parks.
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Client Feedback • Google Verified Reviews

Trusted by Ann Arbor executives & teams.

Real feedback from local corporate leaders, medical professionals, and business founders across Southeast Michigan.

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“Damion completely transformed my professional image. I needed updated executive portraits for a board appointment and company website. His coaching on posture made all the difference—approachable yet commanding.”

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Rachel K. Managing Director • Ann Arbor
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“Needed headshots for my medical fellowship and hospital bio. Damion got me in quickly, helped with styling, and delivered the retouched files in days. Hands-down the best photographer in Washtenaw County.”

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Dr. Amina H. Physician & Fellow • Michigan Medicine
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“Aperture came to our tech office in downtown Ann Arbor and photographed our entire 22-person team in one morning. The lighting was identical across all headshots, and our team loved reviewing their shots on-site.”

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Marcus B. VP of People • Tech Startup
Damion Fivenson, Lead Commercial Photographer at Aperture Studios Ann Arbor
Behind The Lens • Commercial & Portrait Artist

Meet Damion Fivenson

A professional headshot is your digital handshake. Whether an investor is reviewing your pitch deck, a recruiter is scanning LinkedIn, or a patient is choosing their doctor, your portrait conveys credibility before you ever speak a word.

My approach combines commercial-grade lighting with an easygoing, conversational atmosphere. I don’t believe in stiff poses or generic backdrops. We will experiment with lighting ratios and subtle angle shifts until we capture an image that feels authentic, confident, and distinctly you.

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Investment & Packages • Transparent Pricing

Simple, transparent headshot packages.

Clear pricing for individual professionals, executives, and company teams across Ann Arbor and Southeast Michigan. Includes commercial rights and zero hidden fees.

The Express Session

Fast, high-impact studio portrait session designed for LinkedIn and corporate bios.

$ 125

Flat rate • Commercial rights included

  • ✓ 30 Minutes focused studio session
  • ✓ 1 Dialed-in outfit look (jacket on/off)
  • ✓ Private online proofing gallery
  • ✓ 2 Master Retouched final high-res images
  • ✓ Pre-cropped LinkedIn, ERAS & directory formats
  • ✓ Full commercial & personal usage release
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Most Popular

The Executive Portfolio

Our flagship personal branding session with multiple looks and backdrop styles.

$ 225

Most chosen by executives, physicians & founders

  • ✓ 60 Minutes comprehensive portrait session
  • ✓ Up to 3 Outfit Changes (formal, casual, brand)
  • ✓ Studio backdrop + environmental or outdoor setting
  • ✓ Private online proofing gallery
  • ✓ 5 Master Retouched magazine-grade images
  • ✓ LinkedIn, modern dating profiles (Hinge/Bumble) & speaking bio crops
  • ✓ Full commercial & advertising usage rights
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Corporate Team On-Site

Mobile studio brought directly to your office for cohesive, branded employee portraits.

$ 450

Base rate covers up to 5 team members ($75/add'l)

  • ✓ Mobile Studio Setup at your office location
  • ✓ Covers up to 5 Team Members (scalable to 100+)
  • ✓ Live on-site laptop tethering for instant image picks
  • ✓ 2 Retouched Images per employee
  • ✓ Consistent corporate lighting & background standard
  • ✓ Full corporate commercial rights & web optimization
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Southeast Michigan Studio Network • Regional Coverage

Serving Ann Arbor & Surrounding Communities.

Our private flagship portrait studio is conveniently located in central Ann Arbor with dedicated client parking—minutes from the University of Michigan central and medical campuses. We also provide on-location executive and corporate team coverage across Washtenaw, Western Wayne, and Oakland counties with zero mobile studio travel fees. Discover our dedicated regional headshot guides:

✦ Ann Arbor Flagship Studio ✦ Saline Headshot Guide ↗ ✦ Canton Headshot Guide ↗ ✦ Westland Headshot Guide ↗ ✦ Ypsilanti Headshot Guide ↗ ✦ On-Site Corporate Teams ↗ ✦ ERAS Medical Residency Specs ↗ ✦ Modern Dating Profiles ↗ ✦ Full Commercial Rights Included ✦ 48-Hour Proofing Delivery
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Professional headshot photographer serving Ann Arbor, Saline, Canton, Westland and Ypsilanti
📍 Studio & Mobile Coverage • Ann Arbor • Saline • Canton • Westland • Ypsilanti
Book & Inquire

Elevate your professional image.

Tell us a bit about your industry, target date, and team size. We respond within 24 hours to confirm scheduling and provide styling advice.

Need a fast quote or date check? Text Damion directly at (734) 681-0716.

Aperture Commercial & Portrait Studio

Ann Arbor's dedicated professional headshot studio. Providing studio and on-site executive portraiture across Washtenaw County and Metro Detroit.

📍 Serving Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Canton, Plymouth, Novi & Downtown Detroit
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