LAKE FOREST HEADSHOTS
Does Your Headshot Open Doors for You?
Exceptional Headshots For Driven Professionals
Get Expert Coaching & Direction To Elevate Your Career
Your headshot is your first digital impression. If it's not exceptional, you're leaving opportunities on the table.
LAKE FOREST HEADSHOTS
Does your headshot open doors for you?
Exceptional Headshots For Driven Professionals Get Expert Coaching & Direction To Elevate Your Career
Serving Lake Forest Professionals
Lake Forest has built a quiet but substantial professional market over the past decade. Foothill Ranch draws tech companies, healthcare groups, and financial services firms to the Bake Pkwy and Portola Pkwy corridors. Baker Ranch has added a newer professional residential and small business community. El Toro Road remains one of south OC's most established commercial corridors with medical practices, financial advisors, and independent professional services that have operated there for years.
These are professionals who work in a competitive market that stretches from Irvine to the south OC coast. The headshot options that have kept up with that market are fewer than most people expect.
We work with Lake Forest professionals regularly. A tech company in Foothill Ranch updating its leadership page before a new product launch. A healthcare practice on El Toro Road adding new providers and needing updated directory photos before the end of the month. A financial advisor in Baker Ranch who has been putting off new photos long enough that the current one no longer reflects the business they have built.
The studio is about 15 minutes from Lake Forest, just off the 405 in Fountain Valley. Or we come to you. For teams of three or more, we set up on-site, photograph the full staff without pulling everyone away from their desks, and deliver within 48 hours.
We handle everything. Clean, professional images ready to go wherever you need them. No back and forth. No waiting around.
Your Headshot is your digital first impression.
If it's not exceptional, you're leaving opportunities on the table
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"Christopher has photographed my team multiple times over the years. He is one of the best headshot photographers in Orange County. Always easy to work with. Results are always exceptional. "
Ashleigh Aitken
Mayor of Anaheim
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Headshot photography
Your team's headshots represent your company before anyone meets.
When images are inconsistent, outdated, or off-brand, they create doubt before the conversation starts.
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EST. 1999
Hello, I'm Christopher
Hi, I’m Christopher Todd! I launched Christopher Todd Studios back in 2000, but my love for photography started long before that.
I specialize in creating headshots that stand out. With expert lighting, composition, and background selection, I craft images that highlight what matters most, your personality.
Located in Orange County, I’ve helped professionals across industries elevate their image with headshots that get results. With my unique techniques, and expert guidance and coaching, I’ll ensure you look confident, approachable, and ready to make your mark.
Let’s create a headshot that helps you get noticed!
clients say
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Book & Prepare
Instantly book online with latest Studio availability or email/text for a custom photoshoot date, and start planning.
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Photoshoot
Receive individual attention, posing guidance, and help selecting the best outfit. Review your images immediately.
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Image Delivery
Final headshots will be retouched, exported in several formats, and digitally delivered to you within 48 hours.
headshot prices
Headshot for one in our studio
- Studio photoshoot up to 1 hour.
- "What to Wear" Prep Guide
- Unlimited looks/outfits
- Posing/expression coaching
- Immediate image review and selection
- Expert retouching
- 1 high-resolution image of your choice
- 48-hour guaranteed delivery
$297
Additional images are available for $197 each
Headshot for one on location
- OC Location photoshoot up to 1 hour.
- "What to Wear" Prep Guide
- Unlimited looks/outfits
- Posing/expression coaching
- Private Image Gallery online
- Expert retouching
- 1 high-resolution image of your choice
- 48-hour guaranteed delivery
$597
Additional images are available for $197 each
frequently asked questions
How far is your studio from Lake Forest?
Our studio is in Fountain Valley, about 15 minutes from Lake Forest via the 5 or 405 freeway. There is easy parking and we are straightforward to find.
Do you work with companies in Lake Forest?
Yes. We work with technology companies, healthcare groups, and corporate teams based at in Lake Forest regularly. Sessions are available in-studio or we can bring the mobile studio on-site to your office for team headshots.
Can you come to our Lake Forest office for team headshots?
Yes. We bring our full mobile studio directly to your office. This works well for teams of three or more. We set up on-site, photograph the entire staff without interrupting the work day, and deliver edited photos within 48 hours. Most team sessions are completed in two to three hours.
How quickly will I receive my photos?
Most clients receive their professionally edited photos within 24 to 48 hours of their session. If you have a deadline such as a website update, a funding presentation, or a directory refresh, let us know when you book and we will plan around it.
What if I have never had a good experience being photographed?
That is the most common thing we hear. The session is fully coached: posing, expression, where to look, and what to do with your hands. You do not need to know how to pose or look comfortable in front of a camera. That is our job. Most people are surprised by how straightforward it is.
What types of headshots do you offer near Lake Forest?
We offer individual professional headshots, team and corporate office headshots, attorney and lawyer headshots, realtor headshots, doctor and ERAS application photos, tech and healthcare executive portraits, and branding portraits. All are available in-studio or on-location in and around Lake Forest, CA.
Individual Headshots
Professional headshot photography in and around Lake Forest, CA. Love the way you look with updated professional headshots. Most individuals have a LinkedIn profile, make sure your profile photo is professional and stands out.
Team & Office Headshots
Business headshots that reflect your company's brand. If you have more than 3 employees it is more economical if we come to your office with our mobile studio. Get professional headshots for the entire team without interrupting the work day.
Attorney & Lawyer Headshots
We are Lake Forest's number one choice for attorney photography. Trusted by the largest firms in OC and the official photographer for the Orange County Bar Association. In addition, we are the main photographer for two attorney magazines, Orange County Attorney Journal and Orange County Lawyer Magazine.
Resident & Doctor Headshots
Resident application photos, aka ERAS pictures, are not only very important for a standout application; they're also a requirement as part of the application process. In the competitive world of medical residency applications, every detail matters. Doctor headshots in Lake Forest are just as competitive.
Realtor Headshots
Realtor headshots that look professional will attract the right client. As a realtor your headshot should look natural, friendly, and trustworthy. Feel confident using your business profile photo on marketing material, websites, social media, and business cards with a great headshot.
Actor Headshots
Casting directors make split decisions based on your actor headshots. For this very reason, I believe your acting headshots are extremely important. Like any job interview, the first impression you make is the most important one. I help people get the best headshots by getting the person I am photographing to look authentic and photogenic.
Branding Portraits
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branding session is essential for small business owners, creatives, authors, influencers, coaches and consultants, building a strong, recognizable presence. These sessions provide high-quality, personalized images that showcase you and your brand authentically. With a professional approach, I create images that elevate your brand and make a lasting impression.
Studio Headshots Are Perfect For:
✅ Author's book jacket
✅ Dating app profiles
✅ Facebook profile photo
✅ Instagram profile
✅ Professional Associations
✅ Media events
✅ Magazine Covers
✅ Email signature
✅ LinkedIn profile photo
✅ Press release
✅ Real estate agent
✅ Graduating college student
✅ Medical Residency application (ERAS)
✅ Doctor
✅ Actor's/model portfolio
✅ Executive
✅ Small business owner
✅ Entrepreneur
✅ Attorneys
✅ Corporate employee
✅ Consultant
✅ Artist or musician
✅ Marketing materials
✅ Keynote speaker
My Favorite Lake Forest Headshot Locations
We can also bring our mobile studio right to your office.
Lake Forest Office
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Lake Forest office complex or just outside your office. Business headshots for the entire staff made easy and convenient as to not interrupt your entire day.
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Foothill Ranch Towne Centre
An outdoor lifestyle shopping center with clean architecture, open plazas, and consistent natural light year round. Practical and accessible with free on-site parking, and a neutral commercial backdrop that works well for a range of professional headshot styles.
Baker Ranch Community Park
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A well-maintained park in the newer Baker Ranch master-planned community with open green space, mature landscaping, and a polished residential feel. Works well for financial advisors, real estate agents, and small business owners who want a clean outdoor setting without a corporate environment.
Irvine Spectrum Center
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About 5-10 minutes from Lake Forest, the Spectrum has clean modern architecture, open plazas, and well-maintained landscaping that photographs well for corporate and professional portraits. Easy parking and a polished commercial setting that works for a range of professional styles.
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Professional Portrait Studio
Our professional portrait studio is just off the 405 freeway, 15 minutes from Lake Forest.
What To Expect From A Headshot Session With Christopher Todd Studios
🗓 Flexible dates that fit your busy schedule
🏝 Location planning
🤠 Genuine smiles and facial expressions
🕺 Professional posing
👗 Outfit planning
🤗 Stress-free guided photoshoot
🌅 Headshots that stand out
🕰 24-48 hour turnaround time
👩💻 Professionally edited photos
Professional Headshots Near Lake Forest, CA
Professional headshots are made easy. Whether you come into our Orange County Studio just 15 minutes from Lake Forest, or we bring our gear to your location.
Christopher Todd Studios will deliver natural and authentic headshot portraits.
It is time to stand out from your competition and get the recognition you deserve.
We provide professional services to all cities in the OC and are happy to serve LA County as well.
Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Tustin, Villa Park, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Los Alamitos, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Westminster, Yorba Linda, Corona Del Mar,
Anaheim