Most people who walk
through this door say
they're not photogenic.
They're always wrong.
Bergen County's headshot whisperer
Specializing in people who've never loved a photo of themselves. If you've been putting this off because you hate being photographed — you're exactly who this studio was built for.
17+ years of turning camera anxiety into "I can't believe that's me." Same-day delivery. Expert direction from start to finish.
Choose your sessionYou're not alone
Why most people hate being photographed.
It usually starts with one bad photo — a school picture, a work ID, a candid at a party. Something where you looked at the image and thought: that doesn't look like me. And from that moment, you decided you were just "bad in photos."
You're not. The problem is almost never the person. It's the absence of direction. Most photographers point a camera and wait. They capture whatever tension, self-consciousness, or forced smile happens to be on your face that day. That's not a headshot. That's a mugshot with better lighting.
What you've never had is someone who knows how to coach you out of your own head — and into the version of yourself that already exists when you're relaxed, confident, and not thinking about the camera.
The difference
A photographer takes a photo. A director creates one.
I see what you can't
A clenched jaw. A raised shoulder. A smile that doesn't reach your eyes. You don't notice these things in the moment — I do. One micro-adjustment at a time, and suddenly the photo looks like you at your best.
I direct your expression
I don't say "smile." I make you laugh, catch you off guard, talk to you like a person — and shoot through the in-between moments when something real comes through. That's where your best photos live.
I build the conditions
The studio, the lighting, the pace, the music, the conversation — all of it is designed to make you forget you're being photographed. By the end of the session, most clients say it was nothing like what they expected.
You choose only what you love
Nothing is sent until you've approved it. You'll view every image on a large screen right after your session. If you don't love it, you don't keep it. Most clients' problem isn't finding one they like — it's narrowing down how many they want.
What actually happens
What your session day looks like.
You arrive
The studio is private, calm, and nothing like what you're picturing. There's no rushed assembly line, no awkward countdown, no one telling you to "say cheese." You get a few minutes to settle in, and we talk — about you, your work, what you want to feel in these photos.
I take over
From the moment we start shooting, every single thing is directed. Where to look. How to hold your shoulders. What to do with your hands. What expression to land on. You don't need to know any of this — that's my job. Your only job is to show up.
Something shifts
It usually happens about ten minutes in. The tension leaves your face. You stop thinking about what you look like and start just being in the room. That's when the real photos start. Most clients don't even notice when it happens — they just feel it.
You see yourself differently
Right after the session, you'll sit down and view every image on a large screen. This is the moment most camera-shy clients get a little quiet — because the person on the screen doesn't look like the person they thought they were in photos. Retouched files delivered the same day.
The proof
People who said they were "bad in photos."
Every person in this gallery walked in convinced the camera hated them. Every single one left with photos they were genuinely proud to use.
What clients say
From people who swore they were unphotogenic.
"I am notoriously bad at having my photo taken and almost never like the way I look on film. I could not be more pleased with not only the results, but also the entire process. Against all odds I sincerely can't wait to do it again soon."
Jenny C.
"I was so nervous thinking about getting new headshots — my last experience in NYC had been awful. Fast forward to me completely at ease posing for photos. When it came time to pick the finished photos I loved them and got quite emotional picking out my final choices."
June M.
"I had been putting off getting my headshots taken because past experiences have been uncomfortable and poorly done. But Noa creates a fun, collaborative experience that's reflected in my headshots. I can't wait for my next photoshoot."
Lori K.
"I generally do not like photos of myself — I have never been photogenic. But Noa is so incredibly talented and professional, the photos were wonderful. She is also an amazing, vibrant person and she made the entire experience so much fun."
Margery H.
Pricing
Simple. Transparent. Easy to choose.
Every session includes one fully retouched digital. Additional images are available after your session — choose only what you love.
Choose your sessionExpress
20 min · Studio · Same day
$280
Fast, polished, and fully guided. Perfect for professionals who've been putting this off long enough.
1 retouched digital included.
Signature
Extended · Unlimited · Studio & outdoor
$580
More time, more variety, more room to relax into it. For the client who wants the full transformation experience.
1 retouched digital included. Unlimited looks. Outdoor option.
Most professionals choose this once they realize they want more than one great photo.
Additional digitals available after your session — choose only what you love.
Bergen County Headshots is located at 102 La Roche Ave, Harrington Park, NJ — a private studio serving camera-shy professionals throughout Bergen County including Westwood, Closter, Norwood, Emerson, River Vale, Ridgewood, and the NYC metro area. If you've been Googling "headshots for people who hate photos" or "headshot photographer NJ camera shy" — you've found the right place. View our full portfolio →
You've avoided cameras for years.
One hour changes that.
Every person who walks through this door thinks they're the exception. They never are. Same-day delivery. Expert direction. Harrington Park, NJ — serving Bergen County and the NYC metro area.