PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN SANTA FE

Max Highstein Photography

Portrait Photography in Santa Fe for Business, Actors, Models, Musicians, and You

Looking for the best portrait photographer in Santa Fe, NM? I specialize in portrait photography for business professionals, actors, musicians, and anyone wanting to capture their unique personality. Whether you need a professional studio portrait, outdoor lifestyle shots, or on-location photography in Santa Fe, Desert Heart delivers creative, individualized portraits to help you stand out. Book your portrait session today and discover how a customized photo experience can showcase your true character.

Just looking for headshot photography in Santa Fe, NM? Visit my dedicated headshot page to book your professional business, acting, or artist headshot session.

Portrait Photography in Santa Fe, NM

Portrait Photography can showcase your unique character. Portrait photography in Santa Fe can often emphasize something about your life, and may include elements of your lifestyle, hobbies, talents, or occupation. I offer studio, outdoor, and on-location portrait photography throughout Santa Fe, NM for business, artists, and anyone seeking creative expression. A great portrait will make the viewer want to know more about you.

I like to involve you in the creative process of taking your picture. That may mean giving suggestions about posing, or using a prop or part of the environment to engage your participation. That’s an essential aspect of portrait photography, and can help you to bring out your personality.

Your portrait can be formal, dress-up, and proper; or informal and playful. Lighting can play a big part of the mood of your picture, especially when we’re shooting in the studio. For portrait photography in Santa Fe, we can go bright and cheerful, or dark and dramatic with more shadow.

Studio backgrounds can also play a big role in the overall mood of your portrait. I like to keep a variety of background colors and textures on hand, to complement your skin coloring, hair, and eye color. Once your portrait is captured, it’s also easy to change the color of the background in the picture, or even switch out the background entirely, to optimize the effect.

A great portrait will help you succeed in your line of work, and can be a positive influence on your own attitude about yourself as well.

Working with Max Highstein for photography has been an absolute joy. He recently photographed me in an outdoor portrait session, and his eye for light, color, and atmosphere brought these images to life in such a striking and natural way. Max has a gift for creating an environment where artistry feels effortless.

KATHERINE GILGER, VIOLINIST

Pricing

Studio Portrait Session
Up to 30 Minutes • 1 Outfit • Online Gallery • Photoshop Retouching • Up to 5 Digital Images
$225 (Subject to change. Confirm when booking.)

Studio Headshot & Portrait Session (One person.)
Up to 1 hour • 1-2 Outfits • Online Gallery • Photoshop Retouching • Up to 10 Digital Images
$345 (Subject to change. Confirm when booking.)

Learn more about the different kinds of photography I offer: headshot photography, fashion photography, product photography, jewelry photography, and editorial. And here are a few extra tips for looking good when you get your picture taken.