Minneapolis Headshots by Sarah Pierce Photography

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"Sarah you're not making it easy...I was going to be ecstatic if I actually could stand one photo of myself. Honestly this is going to be difficult to choose. I'm very happy with quite a few of them...wow! Nice job, Sarah!!! Truly 100xs better than I thought anyone could make me look."

- John V.
Manager of IT Service Delivery
Children's Hospitals and Clinics

"The process to get a professional headshot with Sarah was quick, easy, and professionally done. Sarah was terrific to work with and made it an efficient process. I recommend her for anyone seeking a professional photo in the Minneapolis area!"

- Joel Fugleberg
Owner/Chiropractor Lifestyle Chiropractic, Speaker, Fitness Advocate

"Sarah, your work is simply amazing! I thought I knew what to expect after my first sitting, but my latest image is even more pleasing - and just a quick 15 minute shoot! I brag you up to all my colleagues and friends and tell them how easy it is to work with you. I sincerely hope your business continues to flourish and I look forward to seeing you again with my next freshened look."

- Cynthia H.
VP of SBG Group

"Having a professional headshot is a must in today's working world. With that said, it is so important to find a photographer who can capture your personality and create a professional final product. Sarah did not disappoint! I was very impressed with the comfort and ease that Sarah provided during the photo session. The photos exceeded my expectations, and I would HIGHLY recommend Sarah to anyone in need of a professional headshot! "

- Peter N.
Director of Sales
IKONIKS Corporation

"I was dragging my feet for getting my headshots updated. I hated my previous pictures. Through a referral, I found Minneapolis Headshots and I am so glad I did! My pictures turned out so well, it was incredible! I had plenty of options to choose from. Additionally, working with Sarah and her team was an A+ experience. From the moment I sent my first email to the delivery of my final proofs, the entire experience exceeded all my expectations. And, it feels amazing to now have pictures that reflect my brand. Meanwhile, the reaction to my new headshots was immediate! Just swapping out my pics alone on LinkedIn and FB etc. drove a ton of traffic and organic interest in my business. "

- Kelly McClellan, Executive Coach & Speaker

"Thank you, Sarah, for a refresh of my online presence! Easy, affordable, and fun."

- LeeAnn E.
Managing Partner
Solid Rock Financial Movement

"Sarah is the queen of professional portraits! I update my headshots every couple years at the most-there is no excuse for not doing it when you have access to a one-stop operation like Sarah's. Sarah makes it easy for you to update your portrait. Need help with hair and makeup? No problem! Sarah can have someone come to the studio to take care of that. There's plenty of room for you to change into different outfits for multiple looks. I HATE having my picture taken, but I LOVE looking at the proofs after a photo shoot with Sarah-I have a hard time narrowing my selections down, and usually end up purchasing extra poses because she's made me look so good. She listens to her clients and captures you in your best light. I get so many compliments on my photos from Sarah. I wouldn't dream of using anyone else for professional portraits or any personal photo shoot."

- Amy Coletta
Realtor, Blogger, Writer
Eden Prairie, MN

"Sarah, I wanted to thank you again for the photo session. The images are absolutely amazing! I am getting a million compliments. You did an incredible job and the experience was better than I expected."

- Wes W.
Owner, Creative Director of WesWer Design

"Hi Sarah, thank you for the photo session! It was great to meet you and I was impressed with all the different poses you had me do and the attention to detail. Thank you so much for your wonderful work. I love my photo!"

- Ashley B.
Realtor, Keller Williams

"You made it fun and easy to smile! My husband said these were the best shots he'd seen of anyone, including people in magazines. Now he wants to get in to see you for his professional biz shots too. The clarity and definition are amazing. -- you do amazing work. I'm really very happy with them and can't wait to take down my old DIY shots!! You made all these shots look very flattering/professional, so it was hard to choose."

- Audrey Holocher
President/Founder Storied Research, Inc.

"I really love working with Sarah and her team. They are fun, friendly and have great ideas on how to have my team and I look our best! Everyone understands the difference between a great picture and a bad picture when they see it, but few appreciate the expertise it takes to take a great picture. Sarah's professionalism and expertise produced amazing pictures for my brand new website and I couldn't be happier."

- Kayla O'Rourke
Owner & Certified Bar Method Instructor, The Bar Method Minneapolis

"Sarah blew me out of the water with her talent and her ability to make having a head shot taken fun! I was so pleased when I received my photos and so excited to update all of my profiles with them. The hardest part was choosing which ones to keep as they were all fantastic! I will be recommending Sarah to all of my colleagues and I definitely plan to use her in the future."

- Alissa K.
Talent Acquisition Consultant

"WOW! I am incredibly happy with Sarah & her team!! They did a fantastic job all the way from booking my appointment through receiving my images. I asked Melanie to do my hair and make up - awesome decision and I highly recommend going this route. I should also mention how welcoming and comfortable Sarah's studio is, I loved it! Thanks again to all you wonderful ladies for helping with my new headshots. I will recommend you to my colleagues in the real estate industry and will be back when its time for new pictures again."

- Whitney Meester
Real Estate Professional

"Sarah is an amazing photographer. Her studio is beautiful and her services are efficient and top-notch! Thank you, Sarah!"

- Sheree S.
Uptown Plumbing

"Sarah is such a pleasure to work with at every step. I had been avoiding getting headshots done, because I found it to be intimidating. She somehow made the process of getting headshots done simple, even fun! Every step in the process was easy - from reviewing package, booking a session online, the session itself, image review and final turnaround - Sarah was friendly, thorough and very timely throughout. And the final results were wonderful. Highly recommended!"

- Suchi Sairam
Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst at Enlivense LLC, Founder of Hala Vandanam Dance Co.

"The experience we had with Sarah Pierce Photography went well above our expectations, including the photo shoot itself as well as the finished product. Sarah and her team are professional, friendly, and overall such a pleasure to work with. We couldn't be more pleased with how our professional head shots turned out! We highly recommend them and will continue to use their services!"

- Sara Schilplin, Psy.D., LP
Sonder Behavioral Health & Wellness

"Sarah, wow! I love the images. Thank you so much for working with me. I have definitely been recommending you to all my friends and colleagues as I show them the magic you worked on me."

- Lin H
Cyber Security Specialist

"I was 120% satisfied with the result of my business portrait. I hardly felt like I had to do any work but just smile! I also appreciate how you kept checking back with me regarding my preferences for retouch and portrait background. You took into account my personal preferences all the way until the end. Sarah, you are one of a kind and a professional. I see why your business is growing!"

- Mike Zambrano
Minneapolis, MN Advanced Practice Coach, Health Fitness Corporation

"Let me begin with OMG!!! These are gorgeous!! I feel very blessed for the opportunity to meet and work with you. I hope we continue to stay in touch. My friends- who normally are very critical - LOVE your work and they couldn't help me pick. It is a nice problem to have and a testament to your talents."

- Jane Maringka
Human Resource Development

"I recently updated my headshot and thoroughly enjoyed working with Sarah. Sarah made the process so easy - from scheduling on her website, driving to her studio, posing to ordering photos. I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome! I highly recommend Sarah!"

- Anne B.
Attorney
St. Paul, MN

"Sarah, You did such a fantastic job! I normally have a hard time choosing the "best of the worst" because I do not like photos of myself. HOWEVER, I loved these photos!! I chose the best of the best..I truly felt that I could not go wrong with any of the photos that you sent to me. Thank you so much for a great photo session..and you are now my personal photographer!!!"

- Cheryl Lietz
Minneapolis, MN

"These all look amazing! Thank you so much for everything, and for a truly professional experience all around. Your expertise got us through the process quickly and with a ton of fun...we will be recommending you to everyone we know! Again, many thanks for all you've done and for this beautiful finished product!"

- Nicholas Doucette
Research Associate
Chicago, IL

"I could not be more pleased with my business portrait. Not only is your end product excellent - the process involved in getting to it was very easy and enjoyable from start to finish. I really appreciate your professionalism and I will happily refer friends and colleagues to you without hesitation. Keep up the good work."

- Michael J. Minenko
Minenko Law, LLC

"With the advent of the social web and the increasingly social workplace, it is more important than ever to have a consistent and professional personal brand. Having a quality headshot puts an important face (your face) on your personal, professional and web presence. Thank you, Sarah for providing an image that is professional, personal and reflects who I am. Oh and you're awfully nice, too!"

- Bill K.
Senior Application Developer
Minnesota Gastroenterology, P.A.
St Paul, MN

About Us

Sarah Pierce
Owner/Lead Photographer

"My greatest reward is helping clients see their beauty and capturing a fabulous image that they can be proud to use for their professional and social profiles."

Sarah listens to her clients and is very detail oriented. She's owned her business for 10+ years and focused the last 7 years solely on photographing professional headshots. She has photographed thousands of professional headshots from every field including attorneys, physicians, non-profits, small business owners, actors, and aspiring models.

"We all tend to focus on those physical traits that we don't like, like a crooked tooth or those pesky crows feet. Things that most people might not even notice. I like to find the good things about each client. Sparkling eyes. An infectious smile. Dimples. Because when we focus on our good qualities, our true personality will shine through the photos."

Sarah started with film in college and developed her own prints (the old fashioned way -- in the darkroom!) She now uses digital cameras full time and loves keeping up with technology. She graduated from Concordia University in 1999 with a BA in Organizational Management and Communications. She is a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America.

"Trust. It's a hard thing to trust someone to capture your professional photo. It's personal, it's your your brand, it's YOU. I find that when clients put their trust in me, it eases the process and helps me capture the best possible images."

Sarah is married to Dan and they have two children (ages 14 and 17) and a rescue dog named Clyde. They reside in Chanhassen, MN and love visiting Duluth, where Sarah was born. Sarah loves decorating, persistently trying to keep her plants and flowers alive, and going to church.

Erik Bell
Providing Photography Services and Administrative Support

"Headshot photography is a unique profession. You are providing a service where the ultimate goal is a person being able to see the absolute best version of themselves. This is the most satisfying feeling."

Erik is a talented photographer, musician and all-around great guy. He recently moved here from California where he used his 10 years of administrative experience to manage a photography studio in downtown L.A. He has a knack for helping our clients look and feel their best and his friendly personality puts everyone at ease.

Erik graduated from Bethany College in Santa Cruz, CA where he pursued his two greatest passions: music and photography. When he's not working at the studio, he is an Audio Engineer and teaches guitar and drum.

He lives in Minneapolis with his fiance and their 1-year-old daughter. He's excited to see and experience all that Minneapolis has to offer. We're sure our "Minnesota nice" will keep him around for years to come.

Sam Mulvihill
Providing Retouching Services

"I love being able to enhance a person's appearance in a way that looks natural and accentuates their best features. The final touches make a big difference and help clients feel more confident about their headshots."

Sam is our resident retouching expert. She handles each one of our client images with great care.

When she's not using her computer skills to zap under-eye circles and polish teeth, Sam can be found attending concerts, hanging out with her dog Sigmund, or working on her next illustration project.

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Studio Location

Sarah Pierce Photography and Minneapolis Headshots is located in Minnetonka, right off of Highway 494 and Highway 62.
Our 1200 square foot, full service studio has everything you need including a private dressing room, make-up vanity, full length mirror, free beverages and WiFi.

Address:

12301 Whitewater Drive Suite 105 Minnetonka, MN 55343

Phone:

612.234.2714

Below are directions to our Minnetonka studio located near the intersection of Highway 494 and Highway 62.

From the North via Highway 494: Take Highway 494 East and exit at Highway 62. Turn left (east) on Highway 62. Turn left on Clearwater Drive. Turn right on Whitewater Drive. Turn right into the parking lot for 12301 Whitewater Drive in less than a block.	From the East via Highway 494: Take Highway 494 West and exit at Highway 62. Turn right (east) on Highway 62. Turn left on Clearwater Drive. Turn right on Whitewater Drive. Turn right into the parking lot for 12301 Whitewater Drive in less than a block.
From the West via Highway 62: Take Highway 62 East. Turn left on Clearwater Drive. Turn right on Whitewater Drive. Turn right into the parking lot for 12301 Whitewater Drive in less than a block.	From the East via Highway 62: Take Highway 62 West. Turn right on Clearwater Drive. Turn right on Whitewater Drive. Turn right into the parking lot for 12301 Whitewater Drive in less than a block.

FAQ

Find answers to common questions.

Q: How much is a business portrait session?
A: Please click here for pricing and scheduling.

Q: How many outfit changes am I allowed?
A: It depends on which session option you choose. Please click here to select a session type that meets your needs.

Q: Our company needs multiple business portraits taken. Will you travel to us?
A: I would love the opportunity to work with your company. Please contact me for more information.

Q: I love more than one photo of myself. Can I purchase additional images? (Believe it or not, this happens all the time!)
A: Yes, you may purchase additional digital images for $45/each. You may also purchase professional quality portrait prints.

Q: When is the session fee due?
A: Session fee is due immediately upon booking. Date will not be held until session fee is paid for.

Q: What should I wear? How can I prepare for my business portrait/headshot session?
A: Please click here for a quick and easy guide to preparing for a session.

Q: Do you travel?
A: Yes, we will travel. Please contact me for on-location rates and availability.

Q: Do you retouch images?
A: Select images from the session are retouched and all ordered images are fully retouched.

Q: Do you provide professional makeup services?
A: Professional makeup application is highly encouraged. It makes a nice difference on camera. We work with top notch artists who know how to apply makeup for on-camera. They are experienced in how certain makeup photographs. We partner with several different artists who work independently of our studio. You can choose to add on makeup when you book a session online or you can email us. Payment of $110 is made directly to them at the time of your session. All of our makeup artists accept cash, check, or credit card.

Q: Do you provide professional hair services?
A: If you add on professional makeup services, all of our artists will do some light touch-ups of your hair at no extra charge. This includes smoothing fly-aways and adding a bit of volume. If you'd like more extensive hair services such as curling or straightening, please let us know so we can choose an artist who is talented with hair. There is an additional charge of $25 for hair services which is paid directly to the artist. We do not offer blow-outs.

Q: How many proofs will I be presented with?
A: The number of proofs depends on the type of session and how many backgrounds/outfits changes you select. Those images that do not meet my high expectations as well as those images with eyes closed, heads turned, and unpleasing expressions are permanently deleted.

Q: I need to reschedule. How can I do that?
A: I understand that sometimes you might need to reschedule. Rescheduling a session is permitted in accordance with my business policy. I require at least 24-hours notice to reschedule a session. Requests for rescheduling made within less than 24-hours notice will incur a $25 rescheduling fee.

Q: Is the session fee refundable?
A: Completed sessions and no-shows are non-refundable. If you need to cancel beforehand, you may do so at least 48-hours prior to the session and you will be refunded your session fee. If you are canceling within 24-hours, 50% of your fee will be refunded. This policy is in place because I spend considerable time preparing for your session (studio, set and equipment set-up), and have forfeited offering your timeslot to another client. The easiest way to ensure you don't forfeit your session fee is to contact me to reschedule with more than 24-hours notice.

Q: What does the session fee cover?
A: The session fee covers the photographer's talent, time spent preparing and consulting with the client as well as time spent photographing, selecting and retouching images. Finally, it includes access to a private, online gallery with retouched images from your session to choose from. You also get one or more high resolution image (depending on session type) which can be used on websites, blogs, social media, business cards, etc. Ordered images are retained for 1 year after session for possible future use by client.

Q: How will I be able to view my proofs?
A: Within 7 days of your session, your photos will be presented to you in an online, private viewing gallery.

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