
Headshots that capture confidence, warmth, and personality.
Brian DeSimone Photography offers headshot-focused photography in Oakland, CA on Orange St. Clients praise a warm, professional studio experience, with calm guidance that puts subjects at ease. The sessions deliver polished, personality-rich headshots and fast, high-quality post-production that highlights each subject’s best.
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Individual sessions to capture confident, high-quality images for personal branding and professional use.
Group sessions for businesses and startups, offering efficient scheduling and a consistent aesthetic for team photos.
Comfortable, welcoming studio environment with expert lighting and guidance to ensure optimal results.
Professional retouching and editing services to deliver polished, high-resolution final photos quickly.
Tailored shoots focused on capturing personality and ease, ideal for professionals and public figures.
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Overall rating
Sara Bissell Rubin
I was delighted by my experience working with Brian, and overjoyed by the results. I've been devastatingly camera shy for my entire life, and had a hard time believing that the magic I saw in Brian's photography could somehow translate to me--but the headshots he created for me capture a professional ease and confidence that I was thrilled to see. Brian made the process fun and engaging. I cannot recommend Brian's work highly enough--he's a true master at his craft.
Danielle Gaumond
Brian was excellent getting so many headshots done for our new startup company. We wanted a super professional, warm, personal aesthetic to highlight all our employees on our website and Brian really came through. He was also very patient and understanding when trying to schedule with so many people. Thank you Brian!
Nicole Fee
Brian is amazing! I was long overdue for a headshot and absolutely dread being photographed. Enter Brian to the rescue! He's the nicest guy and was able to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. The final image is exactly what I wanted... it looks just like me, but BETTER!!
Lucca Troutman
Working with Brian was a wonderful experience! From the moment I arrived, he made me feel comfortable with his affirming, calm energy and expertise. The studio was welcoming, and his professionalism was evident throughout the shoot. Headshots can be awkward, but he effortlessly diffused any tension with his prompts that put me immediately at ease. The final photos are stunning and truly capture my personality. Brian has a great eye for detail and knows how to bring out the best in their subjects. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of high-quality headshots. I’ll definitely be back for future sessions!
Anisa Ricci
Working with Brian for my professional headshot was an absolute delight and he helped me achieve my exact photo goal! He was very communicative and accommodating for scheduling. His personable and professional approach created a comfortable atmosphere, and he was an expert at guiding the session. The post-production was equally impressive, and he delivered high-quality photos exceptionally quickly. I can't recommend Brian more highly for anyone seeking a talented, creative, and professional headshot photographer.