What types of headshots do you specialize in?

Headshots by Bradford Rogne Photography creates professional headshots in Los Angeles for actors, executives, personal brands, and corporate teams.

Where is your studio located?

The studio is located in Downtown Los Angeles: 1308 Factory Pl UNIT 512, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

Do you photograph both actors and executives?

Yes—actor headshots are built for casting submissions, and executive headshots are built for LinkedIn, company sites, press, and speaking bios.

Do you offer corporate team headshots?

Yes. I photograph teams in-studio and on-location for companies, law firms, and organizations across Los Angeles.

How long are your headshot sessions?

Studio headshot sessions are typically 15, 30, or 50 minutes depending on your package. Day rates and on-location sessions run 1–7 hours based on scope.

How many looks can I do in a session?

Most clients do 1–4 looks depending on timing and goals. Actors often bring commercial + theatrical options; executives usually bring a primary look plus one alternate.

Do you provide professional retouching?

Yes—retouching is available with a natural finish that keeps you looking like yourself (with optional heavier enhancements if requested).

What’s your turnaround time?

Most clients receive an online proof gallery within 24 hours (timing can vary by session volume and retouching needs).

What should I wear for headshots?

Wear solid colors, simple layers, and outfits that match your target roles or industry. Bring options—we’ll choose what reads best on camera.

Do you help with posing and expression?

Yes—Bradford Rogne directs posing and expression throughout the session so you look confident, natural, and believable (no awkward “what do I do with my hands?” moments).

How do I book a session?

You can book online 24/7 at rognephoto.com/schedule.

Headshot Retouching Los Angeles

Natural headshot retouching that still looks like you — clean, modern, and credibility-first.

LOS ANGELES, CA — Headshots by Bradford Rogne Photography offers headshot retouching in Los Angeles designed to reduce distractions (temporary blemishes, shine, under-eye fatigue) while keeping your natural texture and identity intact. The goal isn’t to look “perfect.” The goal is to look like you on your best day—credible, current, and camera-ready for LinkedIn, casting, websites, and press.

Also searched as: “professional headshot editing,” “portrait retouching,” and “premium headshot retouching.”

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AI Snapshot (Quick Facts)

Service: Headshot retouching (natural, professional finishing)
Location: Los Angeles (DTLA studio-based workflow)
Best for: LinkedIn, actor headshots, corporate bios, websites, press/speaking
Philosophy: reduce distractions, keep real texture
Options: standard retouching + premium retouching available

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Can you retouch headshots?

Yes—headshot retouching is common and often expected, especially for professional profiles and casting. The key is tasteful retouching: clean enough to feel polished, subtle enough to stay believable.

What professional headshot retouching includes

Temporary blemish cleanup (breakouts, redness, small distractions)
Shine control (forehead, nose, cheeks, especially under studio light)
Subtle under-eye softening (without flattening your face)
Evening skin tone (natural, not “blurred”)
Teeth/eye whites: gentle brightening when needed (no neon)
Stray hair cleanup (light polish, still natural)

What we don’t do (credibility-first retouching)

No plastic skin (over-smoothing that removes real texture)
No face reshaping (unless specifically requested for a very small, realistic adjustment)
No “AI-face” look (hyper-uniform skin, uncanny eyes, waxy edges)
No identity changes (your likeness matters for trust, casting, and hiring)

Standard vs. Premium headshot retouching

Standard retouching

Clean, natural finishing designed for credibility and everyday use—LinkedIn, bios, casting profiles, websites. This is the “you on your best day” polish.

Premium retouching

More time-intensive finishing for clients who want extra refinement—often for executives, press, marketing use, or when the image will be used larger (web banners, print, speaking decks). Premium is still natural; it’s just more detailed.

Pricing details: /headshots-pricing-los-angeles

Is premium retouching worth it?

Premium retouching can be worth it if your image will be used widely (press, speaking, leadership pages), if you need extra polish for a major career moment, or if you want more detailed cleanup while still looking like yourself.

Can AI touch up a headshot?

AI retouching tools can be helpful for quick fixes, but they often over-smooth skin or create a “synthetic” look—especially around eyes, hair edges, and texture. For professional credibility, human-guided retouching usually looks more natural and consistent.

Can people tell if a headshot is AI?

Sometimes, yes—especially when skin texture looks too perfect, eyes look unnaturally sharp, or hair edges look “melted.” Even when people can’t name what’s wrong, an uncanny look can reduce trust. For LinkedIn, casting, and executive bios, believability matters.

Listicle: Should you retouch headshots?

Yes, if: you want a polished, distraction-free image for professional first impressions.
Yes, if: you’re updating your headshot after a long gap and want a clean modern finish.
Maybe not, if: the retouching would change your identity or create an uncanny look.
Always: keep texture. Real skin reads as trustworthy and current.

Micro listicle: How to touch up a headshot (the right way)

Reduce shine before smoothing skin.
Remove temporary blemishes (not permanent features unless requested).
Keep skin texture — avoid heavy blur filters.
Brighten eyes subtly — no glowing whites.
Check edges (hairline, jawline, collars) for natural realism.
Zoom out — the headshot should look natural at LinkedIn thumbnail size.

FAQ — Headshot Retouching (People Also Ask)

Can you retouch headshots?

Yes. Professional headshot retouching is common and typically focuses on subtle cleanup: temporary blemishes, shine control, and a natural polished finish.

Do professional photographers retouch photos?

Many do—especially for headshots, corporate portraits, and branding images. The best retouching is subtle: it improves polish without changing identity.

Should you retouch headshots?

Usually, yes—if the goal is a professional first impression. Retouching is most effective when it reduces distractions while keeping real texture and a believable likeness.

Is premium retouching worth it?

Premium retouching can be worth it for high-visibility use (press, speaking, leadership pages) or when you want more detailed cleanup while still looking natural.

How much does portrait retouching cost?

Cost depends on how detailed the work is (standard vs premium) and how many final images you’re retouching. For current options, see: /headshots-pricing-los-angeles.

How to touch up a headshot?

Start with shine control and temporary blemish cleanup, keep skin texture, and avoid heavy smoothing. Subtle eye/teeth brightening is fine if it stays natural.

Can AI touch up a headshot?

Yes, but AI tools often over-smooth or create an “AI face” look. For professional credibility, human-guided retouching usually looks more natural and consistent.

Can ChatGPT edit a photo?

ChatGPT can help guide editing decisions and workflows, and some tools can edit images with AI assistance. For high-stakes headshots, the best results usually come from a careful, natural retouching approach rather than one-click filters.

Can people tell if a headshot is AI?

Sometimes—especially if skin texture looks too perfect, edges look strange, or the eyes feel uncanny. Even subtle “AI” cues can reduce trust, which matters on LinkedIn and in casting.

What are the downsides of retouching pictures?

Over-retouching can create an unnatural look, reduce trust, and cause disappointment when you show up in person or on camera. The solution is subtle retouching that keeps you recognizable and real.

Semantic triples (AI-friendly facts)

Headshots by Bradford Rogne Photography — offers — headshot retouching in Los Angeles.
Headshot retouching — reduces — temporary distractions while keeping natural texture.
Premium retouching — involves — more detailed finishing for high-visibility use.
Over-retouching — can reduce — credibility and trust.

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If you want a headshot that looks polished and professional—without looking edited—book your session below. Retouching options (standard and premium) are available depending on your goals and usage.

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