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Lawyer
Headshots

Your headshot appears on firm websites and legal directories. Clients need to trust you and feel comfortable talking to you. I create attorney headshots that project authority and competence.

Serving attorneys in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Harrisburg, York, and Delaware.

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Professional headshot of attorney in tan blazer over navy dress shirt projecting authority and competence against neutral gray studio background by Richard Waine Photography
AUTHORITY
COMPETENCE
17
YEARS EXPERIENCE
671
5-STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS
10,000+
HEADSHOTS DELIVERED
100%
CLIENT SATISFACTION
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THE ATTORNEY
HEADSHOT
EXPERIENCE

WHY LAWYERS NEED PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS

A prospective client sits at a desk late at night, searching for legal counsel during one of the most stressful moments of their life. They open ten browser tabs, only to find identical law degrees, identical bar admissions, and identical lists of practice areas.

In that moment of uncertainty, credentials alone cannot guide their choice. The client is looking for a human connection, searching for an advocate who will be both empathetic enough to hear their story and formidable enough to protect their interests.

Your headshot is the exact moment that story begins. It transforms a flat list of qualifications into a real, trusted person, positioning you as the authority they need to call.

THE EXPERIENCE

You may not know what to expect from a professional headshot session, and you may not be someone who enjoys having your photo taken.

Your session is a dedicated, one-on-one experience where every detail is considered and nothing is finished until you are confident in the result. You and every aspect of your session receive the same level of care and attention that thousands of professionals across six states have entrusted with their most important professional asset. They walked in uncertain and walked out transformed, not just by the images, but by how the experience made them feel about themselves.

The attorneys who have been through this session do not leave wondering whether they made the right choice. They leave knowing they did.

THE PROCESS

Schedule

Your preparation guide arrives with confirmation

Arrive

We talk together before anything begins

Photograph

I coach and direct every expression

Select

We select your favorite images together

Retouch

My retoucher finishes every chosen image

Deliver

Your images arrive in multiple crops

EXPECTATIONS

Your headshot session is a focused, collaborative experience where you are coached and directed to look and feel your absolute best. Every moment is intentional, and every image is made with precision and care.

Expert DirectionPrecise and personal
Expression CoachingAuthentic and natural
Fully at EaseQuickly and genuinely
Fun and EngagingThe entire session
New ConfidenceIn yourself and images
Magazine QualityFrom every session
CollaborativeFrom start to finish
Dedicated ExcellenceEvery single time

Richard is an expert in human expression. He makes you feel at ease, then draws out the version of you that’s authentic and compelling. The resulting headshots work because they feel right. Effortless, but entirely intentional. I have never liked a picture of me so much!

Business Headshot of Jacqueline Johansen by Richard Waine Photography Jacqueline JohansenDeepJudge

I had no idea, how amazing this experience would be. The quality of what is being provided and experienced way surpassed my expectations. As a Sourcing and Procurement executive of over 25 years, I highly recommend Richard for your corporate head shot needs.

Corporate Headshot of Keith Woody by Richard Waine Photography Keith WoodyFulton Bank

Richard was intentional in understanding my needs and asking questions to understand what type of look was needed. He was organized, helpful, and inquisitive, making the experience enjoyable. The end product was a direct result of his experience and coaching.

Corporate Headshot of Kelly Gooch by Richard Waine Photography Kelly GoochUltimus Fund Solutions

Lawyers need a professional headshot because a client choosing an attorney is comparing those with credentials that all look identical. Putting a face to your name gives them something the credentials cannot, which is a sense of their personality, character, and whether they can talk to you about something difficult. A picture that shows how you actually come across is what makes you memorable.

I recommend bringing a variety of tops rather than a single outfit. Suits and blazers photograph well, and I lean toward recommending solid colors. However, you should bring colors that you prefer and items that love and feel good in. My clients shoot with greater success in clothes they love, and do not be afraid to mix cuts, colors, layers, and textures. More detail is in my guide what to wear for headshots.

I recommend that everyone, attorneys included, update their headshot every one to two years, or sooner when your style, hair, or appearance changes. Making partner, moving to another firm, a merger, or a business development event each put your photograph in front of people who have never seen you, so treat those as triggers of their own. When the picture and the person no longer match, your client's expectation and the reality are out of alignment. I have written about this in consistency in your headshot.

Use your headshot anywhere a potential client encounters you before you meet in person. Beyond your law firm bio and your own profiles, that means the legal directories clients actually search, including Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, and your state bar listing. I have written more about why lawyers need professional headshots.

Solid grey, white, and black all work, and so do hand-painted canvas and textured backgrounds. Legal books as a background confirm you are an attorney, which the reader knew before they clicked on your profile. A plain background is the more contemporary choice, and it puts your expression in front of them without competition or distraction. Every option is covered in my guide to headshot backgrounds.