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Also see my pages for Black and White Portraits, Business Portraits and Actor Headshots. To view PRICES and other related pages, click the links in the black box above.

I have sittings available this week, possibly even today. To schedule, just call, fill out my headshots appointment form or send me at text: 520-990-3964.

Tucson Head Shots

We are all created equally, but as unique individuals, with varying purposes and missions in life. Real estate brokers, book authors, actors, medical students, medical providers, news anchors, musicians, judges, lawyers, dancers, singers and scientists, represent a partial list of the many diverse people that have walked through my doors.

As a photographer and student of light for over thirty years, it has been my experience that every person, every face, is unique. There is no single magical formula of posing and manipulating light that will work across the board with everyone, but, if you will allow me the opportunity, I will put every year of my experience into finding a formula that works for you. To that end, if we are not successful with the first go-around of photos, I always leave enough time between appointments, to take a second set of photos. The only thing that really matters to me is that you are one-hundred percent satisfied with your headshots.

Had a great experience getting professional headshots taken for medical school applications a few weeks ago with Paul. He was very welcoming, helpful, and patient, and I was extremely satisfied with my headshots. Will definitely be going back to him for any future pictures I need taken. Highly recommend!!! ~ Sarah Google Review


Rachel - Professional Portrait Steve - Actor Head Shot Clara - Actor Headshot Ci Ci
Steve - Actor Head Shot James - Actor Ben - Business Portrait Female Headshot - Solei - Singer
Headshot with Turquoise Blue Background Keoki - Profile Picture Brian - Air Force Durelle - Armed Forces Member
Tony - Businessman - Male Headshot Katelyn - Actress Nicole Lucy
Jonathan, poses for a contemporary business portrait. Elisabeth Janice - Book Author Actor and Model - Elizabeth Von Isser
Actor Sean Berube poses as a boxer. Rian - Musician Janice - Book Author Leann - College Student

NOTES: The images above serve to show samples of my work. They have all been watermarked with my logo and declaration of copyrights, to protect them from potential fraud or misuse. Rest assured, the digital files you receive, as outlined in my Red Hot Headshot Deals, will not contain these watermarks. See more samples on my page for Business Portraits.

Finding Paul was like finding a diamond amongst rhinestones. He is a total package of expertise, excellence and is also highly user-friendly! He made the process of getting my professional head shots simple, comfortable, and easy on the wallet! Don't hesitate to book him! ~ Cheryl Frocz (Google review)

In Studio or On Location

There are two ways that I can take your head shot photos. I can either come to your home or business location and take them there, or you can come to my home studio and take advantage of my in-studio head shot deals, which is what the vast majority of my customers do.

Portrait Studios

By coming to me, you not only save yourself the $55 service fee, required for me to bring and set up my studio equipment at your location, but you will also have the opportunity to experience the laid back atmosphere of my home studio, which, my customers regularly tell me, feels much more comfortable than any portrait studio they have ever been to. My portrait studio is a marriage of natural and traditional studio lighting.

I offer two photos studios in my home. One is set up for window or natural light portraits. The other offers traditional portrait studio lighting with strobes, soft boxes, light stands and backgrounds. My headshots business started with my natural light studio, using reflectors and gobos. However, it did not take long before I felt its limitations. Though I still use it on rare occasions, I now do most photo shoots in the traditional studio.

For backdrops, I offer black, white and two popular shades of blue. Additionally, I painted the back wall a medium shade of gray. The neutrality of it makes it a very popular choice, among my clients. I use it about fifty-percent of the time. Aside from that, if you need an even more specific look for your backdrop, I can create it post-shoot. Learn more.

Headshot Photos

Unless you are in a business or involved in an activity that requires them, you may not know what headshots are. There is no shame in that. I was there once myself. Just the word, headshots, can elicit some pretty funny looks from people. Headshots? What are those? Why not call them portraits, I am often asked.

Headshots are portraits that concentrate solely on the upper body, from the shoulders to the top the head. Sections of the body, below the chest, are generally not included in the photos. However, that does not mean we cannot step outside the zone, during your photo shoot.

People need professional headshots for a myriad of reasons, such as high school senior photos, dating and social media sites or as business portraits and career related media, such as portfolios, websites, books, periodicals, business cards, etc. People of all ages, cultures, careers and walks of life have passed through my doors.


Paul is a wonderful photographer! He provides a comfortable and relaxed setting that allows you to be you. His keen eye for lighting and creative energy produces beautiful photos for any occasion. I was very lucky to find him for my photo shoot. Thanks, Paul! ~ Steve (Google review)

Outdoor Portraits - Indoors ~ You say you like the outdoor look, but you are not really loving the idea of being out in searing one hundred degree heat. You also do not like bugs, the creepy crawlers and the wind messing with your hair. I say, not a problem, just request to have your outdoor portraits taken indoors, at one of my two in-home photo studios.

(See more studio headshots with outdoor backgrounds.)

Kirsten Ralph


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