YYC-headshots

Corporate Headshots
Photo Studio in Calgary

A headshot is your digital first impression. It’s a tool to show that you are serious about what you do, the equivalent of a good handshake in a digital world. Whether you are in an environment that values and rewards tradition, or you are an individual whose mission is to disrupt the current status quo, I can help you create the headshots and videos to help you start posting more or take your online presence to the next level.

Portfolio

Corporate headshots & Business Portraits

Services

Everything you need to promote your business and build your personal brand

Whether you are a solopreneur starting your first venture outside the corporate world, a technical expert in a saturated field looking for your next job, or a company that is trying to improve its lead generation to eventually gain more market share, building content online that allows your audience to know and trust you is the most accessible lever you have to access the opportunities that will impact your career and/or business.

My offerings include Corporate  and Staff Headshots, Commercial videography and photography, Photo/Video Event Coverage, and more.

Corporate Headshots
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Event
Coverage
2024 A Brave New World - Stills - 098
Staff
Headshots
Staff Headshots - Copy
Commercial Photo/Video
Cairo Development - 137 - 3x2

FAQ

Frequenly Asked Questions
How much do your headshot services cost?
Headshot Session Pricing

I have several offerings depending on your needs. Studio sessions for Individuals start at $275+gst, while on-location start at $325+gst. Personal Branding Sessions are designed for individuals that require a higher volume of images to populate their website, social media, marketing collateral (digital/print). The third Friday of each month I run a LinkedIn Headshot Marathon session for those that need to update their LinkedIn profile photo. For more information visit the service page.

How long does a headshot session typically last?
Session length

Individuals Corporate Headshots sessions last 45-60 minutes. For Staff Headshots Sessions the shortest time to allocate per individual is 20 minutes. Tradeshow Floor Headshots Photo-booths last 5 minutes per individual.

Where will the photoshoot take place?
YYC-Headshots Studio in Downtown Calgary

Since December 2023 I’ve been lucky enough to have my own studio space a few steps away from Stephen Avenue, at the grain Exchange Building. However, for Staff Headshots Sessions, depending on the number of people to photograph, it makes more sense for me to come to your location and setup an on-location photo studio to be more efficient with your staff’s time.

Do you offer both studio and on-location shoots?
Studio or On-location Services

Whether I’m photographing your staff at your office, creating new stock images for your website on your manufacturing location or you were able to convince your clients to allow you to film the work you’ve done for them, I am open to travel all across Canada.

How many outfit changes are allowed?
As many outifts as you need

After booking a session, whether is a Corporate Session or a Personal Branding Session, we’ll have a quick chat about what you should expect for the day of the shoot, part of it is: “What should I wear?”. For most Corporate Headshots sessions, one outfit is enough, I walk you through what to look for in an outfit for your session.

One of the key reasons why different outfits are required for the Personal Branding Session is the variety of background options available. Whether we want to take advantage of the old industrial aesthetic of the studio or the different seamless or hand-painted canvas backgrounds, the outfits you wear will have a huge impact on the final product.

Do you have different backgrounds?
Solid colours | Canvas | Environmental

Whether you want some variety for your content, want to incorporate your business location or you have to match an specific background color that aligns with your company’s brand guideline I can make it happen.

Do you offer retouching services, and what's included?
All purchased photos are retouched

All studio and on-location shoots are tethered to an external monitor, allowing us to see the photos as they are being captured. This is immensely helpful in ensuring that we achieve the desired results and serves as a valuable tool for you during the shoot. I go the extra mile during the shoot because I believe that retouching should enhance what the camera captures, not correct mistakes made during the shoot.

The retouching process includes exposure and color correction, background cleanup, blemish removal, teeth whitening, dodge and burn, and color grading

Do you provide hair and makeup services?
I have a list of people I trust

I don’t have a hair and make-up artist on staff; however, I have worked with many over the 6 years that I’ve been in business, and I am happy to pass on their contact information for you to see their portfolio and check their availability. All of the people that I recommend meet the same standard of quality.

Do you offer guidance on what to wear?
Corporate Headshots and personal Branding Guidelines PDF

After booking your session, I will send a PDF (soon this will be replaced by a video tutorial) with some insight on what works best for each type of session. It provides examples and basic guidelines on what to wear for a great Corporate or Personal Branding Session.

How long does it take to get the final images?
Express | Standard Delivery

Corporate Headshots are delivered within 3 business days after the shoot, Personal Branding usually take more time as the number of images to be delivered is higher, but usually they get delivered between 3-5 business days.

In the case that the images are required sooner, and express delivery service is available at an extra fee.

Do you offer group rates for corporate teams?
Staff Headshots & Headshots Photo booths

Both the Staff Headshots and Headshots Photo Booths services have significantly lower per person rate than the Corporate Headshot Session. The quality of the final result is the same, and in the case of Staff Headshots, the added benefit of being able to sent new hires into the studio at a discounted rate no matter if it’s only one person.

What's your rescheduling or cancellation policy?
Terms & Conditions

Life happens and sometimes you might not be able to make the session on time or at all on the date and time that was agreed upon. There is a re-scheduling fee of $100+gst if communicated at least 48 hours before the beginning of the session. If you cancel within the 48 hours prior to the non-refundable deposit will be taken and we will have to go through the booking process again.

Can I bring props or the products I sell to my session?
Terms & Conditions

For Personal Branding Session, I will encourage you to bring any props that will communicate your expertise to you audience. I’ve found that these photos become extremely useful specially when updating your website and creating social media content.

Resources
YYC-Headshots | Founder

Mauricio Flores

About Me
Hello & Welcome

Hi, I'm mauricio

Started my career as a full time headshot photographer in August 2018, after a 7 years of doing reservoir engineering for one of the big O/G producer companies in town. Five years of into my new career, on November 2023 I was able to open my own photo studio in Calgary’s downtown that now allows me to provide a more convenient service to my clients.

Some quick facts about me:
Let's connect
Contact me

Studio Address

Grain Exchange Bldg
#212 815 1 street sw
calgary, AB

sTUDIO hours

Monday – Sunday
10.am to 5.pm MST Only by appointment

If I learned anything over the last 6 years is that replying to your emails as quick as possible goes a long way in the relationship. There are two reasons why I won’t reply to you within the hour: 1) I’m currently in the middle of a shoot 2) driving back to Calgary from an out of town shoot. Regardless You’ll hear from be before the next day tops.

YYC-headshots

Corporate Headshots
Photo Studio in Calgary

A headshot is your digital first impression. It’s a tool to show that you are serious about what you do, the equivalent of a good handshake in a digital world. Whether you are in an environment that values and rewards tradition, or you are an individual whose mission is to disrupt the current status quo, I can help you create the headshots and videos to help you start posting more or take your online presence to the next level.

Portfolio

Corporate headshots &
Business Portraits

Services

Everything you need to promote your business and build your personal brand

Whether you are a solopreneur starting your first venture outside the corporate world, a technical expert in a saturated field looking for your next job, or a company that is trying to improve its lead generation to eventually gain more market share, building content online that allows your audience to know and trust you is the most accessible lever you have to access the opportunities that will impact your career and/or business.

My offerings include Corporate  and Staff Headshots, Commercial videography and photography, Photo/Video Event Coverage, and more.

FAQ

Frequenly Asked Questions
How much do your headshot services cost?
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Headshot Session Pricing

I have several offerings depending on your needs. Studio sessions for Individuals start at $275+gst, while on-location start at $325+gst. Personal Branding Sessions are designed for individuals that require a higher volume of images to populate their website, social media, marketing collateral (digital/print). The third Friday of each month I run a LinkedIn Headshot Marathon session for those that need to update their LinkedIn profile photo. For more information visit the service page.

How long does a headshot session typically last?
Session length

Individuals Corporate Headshots sessions last 45-60 minutes. For Staff Headshots Sessions the shortest time to allocate per individual is 20 minutes. Tradeshow Floor Headshots Photo-booths last 5 minutes per individual.

Where will the photoshoot take place?
YYC-Headshots Studio in Downtown Calgary

Since December 2023 I’ve been lucky enough to have my own studio space a few steps away from Stephen Avenue, at the grain Exchange Building. However, for Staff Headshots Sessions, depending on the number of people to photograph, it makes more sense for me to come to your location and setup an on-location photo studio to be more efficient with your staff’s time.

Do you offer both studio and on-location shoots?
Studio or On-location Services

Whether I’m photographing your staff at your office, creating new stock images for your website on your manufacturing location or you were able to convince your clients to allow you to film the work you’ve done for them, I am open to travel all across Canada.

How many outfit changes are allowed?
As many outifts as you need

After booking a session, whether is a Corporate Session or a Personal Branding Session, we’ll have a quick chat about what you should expect for the day of the shoot, part of it is: “What should I wear?”. For most Corporate Headshots sessions, one outfit is enough, I walk you through what to look for in an outfit for your session.

One of the key reasons why different outfits are required for the Personal Branding Session is the variety of background options available. Whether we want to take advantage of the old industrial aesthetic of the studio or the different seamless or hand-painted canvas backgrounds, the outfits you wear will have a huge impact on the final product.

Do you have different backgrounds?
Solid colours | Canvas | Environmental

Whether you want some variety for your content, want to incorporate your business location or you have to match an specific background color that aligns with your company’s brand guideline I can make it happen.

Do you offer retouching services?
All purchased photos are retouched

All studio and on-location shoots are tethered to an external monitor, allowing us to see the photos as they are being captured. This is immensely helpful in ensuring that we achieve the desired results and serves as a valuable tool for you during the shoot. I go the extra mile during the shoot because I believe that retouching should enhance what the camera captures, not correct mistakes made during the shoot.

The retouching process includes exposure and color correction, background cleanup, blemish removal, teeth whitening, dodge and burn, and color grading

Do you provide hair and makeup services?
I have a list of people I trust

I don’t have a hair and make-up artist on staff; however, I have work with many over the 6 years that I’ve been in business, and I am happy to pass on their contact information for you to see their portfolio and check their availability. All of the people that I recommend meet the same standard of quality.

Do you offer guidance on what to wear?
Corporate Headshots and personal Branding Guidelines PDF

After booking your session, I will send a PDF (soon this will be replaced by a video tutorial) with some insight on what works best for each type of session. It provides examples and basic guidelines on what to wear for a great Corporate or Personal Branding Session.

How long does it take to get the final images?
Express | Standard Delivery

Corporate Headshots are delivered within 3 business days after the shoot, Personal Branding usually take more time as the number of images to be delivered is higher, but usually they get delivered between 3-5 business days.

In the case that the images are required sooner, and express delivery service is available at an extra fee.

Do you offer group rates for corporate teams?
Staff Headshots & Headshots Photo booths

Both the Staff Headshots and Headshots Photo Booths services have significantly lower per person rate than the Corporate Headshot Session. The quality of the final result is the same, and in the case of Staff Headshots, the added benefit of being able to sent new hires into the studio at a discounted rate no matter if it’s only one person.

What's your rescheduling or cancellation policy?
Terms & Conditions

Life happens and sometimes you might not be able to make the session on time or at all on the date and time that was agreed upon. There is a re-scheduling fee of $100+gst if communicated at least 48 hours before the beginning of the session. If you cancel within the 48 hours prior to the non-refundable deposit will be taken and we will have to go through the booking process again.

Can I bring props to my session?
Terms & Conditions

For Personal Branding Session, I will encourage you to bring any props that will communicate your expertise to you audience. I’ve found that these photos become extremely useful specially when updating your website and creating social media content.

Resources

About me

Hello & Welcome

I'm Mauricio

Started my career as a full time headshot photographer in August 2018, after a 7 years of doing reservoir engineering for one of the big O/G producer companies in town. Five years of into my new career, on November 2023 I was able to open my own photo studio in Calgary’s downtown that now allows me to provide a more convenient service to my clients.

Quick Facts about me:

  • Coffee taste better in in your favorite mug
  • Immigrated to Canada in 2010
  • I have three engineering degrees
  • I work 6 years in technology deployment at a major O/G producer company in town
  • I always carry a fountain pen with me
  • I will launch a Thermal Reservoir Engineering Online Academy
  • I will write a book called: "The Journey to Expertise"
  • I used to be a triathlete
  • I buy more books than I read
  • I have an expanding list of jokes that I've collected over the 6 years I've been a photographer
  • I think that the most certain way of growing as a person is to move to a foreign country where they don't speak your native language
Let's connect

Contact

If I learned anything over the last 6 years is that replying to your emails as quick as possible goes a long way in the relationship. There are two reasons why I won’t reply to you within the hour: 1) I’m currently in the middle of a shoot 2) driving back to Calgary from an out of town shoot. Regardless You’ll hear from be before the next day at the latest.

Studio Address

Grain Exchange Bldg
#212 815 1 street sw
calgary, AB

sTUDIO hours

Monday – Sunday
10.am to 5.pm MST Only by appointment