Professional Headshots in Kansas City
Helping professionals show up with confidence for over 30 years.
Kansas City Professional Headshot PhotographerBondurant Studios provides professional headshots in Kansas City for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want to look confident and credible online. Based in Shawnee, Kansas, we serve clients throughout the KC metro, including Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, and Lee’s Summit. Trusted by professionals across Kansas City for over 30 years.
Work With an Experienced Professional
Your headshot is often your first impression — on LinkedIn, company websites, speaking engagements, and press features.
A professional headshot communicates confidence, competence, and trust before you ever say a word.
At Bondurant Studios, every session is fully guided so you don’t have to worry about posing, expressions, or feeling awkward in front of the camera.
Most clients walk in unsure and leave with images they’re proud to use everywhere.
Designed for Professionals Who Value a Strong First Impression
Executives and corporate professionals
Entrepreneurs and business owners
Realtors and client-facing professionals
Attorneys and medical professionals
Speakers and authors
Job seekers and career transitions
Whether you need to update your profile or elevate your professional presence, a polished headshot makes the difference.
Your session includes:
Direction for natural, confident expressions
Flattering lighting designed for professional portraits
Wardrobe guidance
Studio or on-location options
Professional retouching
You don’t need modeling experience.
You just need a photographer who knows how to bring out your best.
A Guided, Stress-Free Experience
What to Expect
1 Consultation
We begin with a zoom style & wardrobe consultation to understand how you’ll use your headshot and the impression you want to make. You’ll receive guidance on wardrobe, styling, and how to prepare so your session feels easy and stress-free.
2 Guided Session
During your session, every pose and expression is directed. You don’t have to know what to do — we’ll guide you to look confident, approachable, and professional.
After your session, you’ll review your images and select the ones that best represent you. Guidance is provided to help you choose images that work across platforms.3 Image Selection
Your selected images are professionally retouched for a polished, natural look and delivered ready for LinkedIn, websites, marketing, and speaking engagements.
4 Final Delivery
Why Professionals Choose Bondurant Studios
Professionals choose Bondurant Studios when they want headshots that look polished without feeling stiff. With over 30 years of experience photographing people at every stage of their careers, Kia Bondurant knows how to create images that communicate confidence, credibility, and approachability.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Most clients feel this way before their session. Every pose and expression is guided, and lighting is carefully designed to be flattering. You don’t need modeling experience — just show up, and we’ll take care of the rest.
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We provide guidance during our zoom style and wardrobe consult before your session to help you choose clothing that photographs well and reflects your industry and personality. In general, solid colors and simple styles work best.
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Most sessions take between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on the number of looks and images needed. The process is efficient while still allowing time for adjustments and guidance. Additonal time is added or hair and makeup and image selection.
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Sessions take place at our Shawnee studio, conveniently serving the Kansas City area. On-location sessions for branding sessions and business teams are also available.
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After your session, you’ll select your preferred image(s). Final retouched images are delivered promptly and ready for LinkedIn, websites, and marketing use.
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Most professionals update their headshot every 1–2 years or whenever there’s a significant career change, hairstyle, new role, or brand update.
Kristen Mills HartwickDESIGNERNeed Images That Tell the Full Story of Your Brand?
A professional headshot is designed to present you clearly and confidently. If you also need images that capture your environment, personality, and the way you work with clients, a personal branding session offers a more comprehensive approach.
Branding sessions include multiple looks, locations, and concepts tailored to your business, creating a cohesive image library you can use across your website, social media, and marketing materials.
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Ready for a Headshot That Represents You Well?
Schedule your session and walk away with an image you’ll be proud to use everywhere.
Bondurant Studios is a Kansas City headshot photographer specializing in professional portraits for business and personal branding.