CHRISTIAN BERENS PHOTOGRAPHY · ST. LOUIS
St. Louis Headshot Photographer for Professionals Who Want to Look Like Themselves
I’m Christian Berens, a St. Louis headshot photographer and Associate Photographer with Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew. I specialize in professional headshots, corporate teams, and expression coaching throughout St. Louis and St. Charles County, with automotive photography as a second specialty. You don’t need to know your best angle, practice a smile, or somehow become comfortable in front of a camera overnight. I’ll guide you through expression, posture, angles, and the little adjustments that make a surprisingly big difference.
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THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DIRECTION
No, You Don’t Have to Know What to Do With Your Face.
Most people aren’t comfortable in front of a camera. That’s normal. You’re probably very good at your actual job—which, conveniently, does not require memorizing what your chin is supposed to be doing.
I’ll guide you through posture, angles, head position, eyes, and expression throughout the session so you don’t have to stand there wondering whether you’re doing it “right.”
The goal isn’t to manufacture a different version of you. It’s to find the expressions and body language that communicate confidence while still looking believable.
See exactly how to look natural in professional headshots.
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RECENT PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
Different People. Different Jobs. Definitely Not the Same Headshot.
Executives, entrepreneurs, actors, healthcare professionals, real estate professionals, creatives—the photography should fit the person in front of the camera rather than forcing everybody into one formula.
Recent work from Christian Berens Photography serving St. Louis, St. Charles, St. Peters, and the surrounding area.
HEADSHOTS FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED TO BE SEEN
Your Headshot Has a Job to Do.
A great headshot should support your profession, audience, and personal brand. A corporate executive, realtor, actor, entrepreneur, and healthcare professional might all need a professional photograph—but they don’t all need the same one.
Executives & Professionals
Modern professional portraits for leaders and client-facing professionals where credibility, confidence, and approachability matter.
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Companies & Teams
Consistent professional imagery for organizations that need a polished visual standard across leadership teams, directories, websites, and marketing.
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Actors, Creatives & Personal Brands
Expression-driven images for people whose personality, range, and professional identity need to show up in the photograph.
EXPLORE PERSONAL BRANDING →FOR BUSINESSES & TEAMS
Consistent Doesn’t Have to Mean Identical.
Need a polished, repeatable headshot look across your company? Christian Berens Photography photographs teams on location throughout the St. Louis area with a process designed to keep things efficient without turning headshot day into an employee ID badge line.
Lighting, background, crop, and finishing can remain consistent while each employee still receives individualized posing and expression coaching.
The result is a company gallery that looks like one team—not one person photographed 47 times.
CORPORATE HEADSHOT GUIDE →
REAL CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Apparently I’m Not the Only One Who Thinks This Works.
The goal is more than a technically strong photograph. It’s a session where you feel comfortable, know exactly what to do, and walk away with images you’re actually excited to use.
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“Christian’s work is always phenomenal! I have worked with him multiple times, but these last headshots were perfect! It was a quick in and out, his setup was amazing and instructions to get perfect photos every shot was easy to follow. Book him!!!”
Karissa Adams
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“Christian is the absolute best! He is amazing at headshots and all photography! I felt so comfortable with him, and he made it extremely easy to show a huge range of emotions for the shots.”
Courtney Hendricksen
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“I am usually very awkward and shy when taking photos, but Christian made it feel so easy to pose for the camera! I could relax and not have to force a smile for the camera.”
Alanis Torres
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“I booked Christian to update my professional headshots when looking for a local photographer through Peter Hurley’s Headshot Crew website. He made the whole process easy and fun.”
Kristen James
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“Christian was great to work with for headshots. He sent us a lot of information beforehand and also helped make sure we had a good variety of clothes to pick from.”
Jennifer Sison
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“Absolute stellar experience and I’m still receiving compliments on my new profile pics. I couldn’t have asked for anything to be better.”
Joe Parker
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Professional Headshots Without the Cross-Country Road Trip.
As a St. Louis headshot photographer serving St. Louis and St. Charles County, I work with professionals, executives, businesses, actors, real estate professionals, healthcare professionals, and teams throughout the region.
Headshot sessions are available for individuals and teams, with on-location options available for companies and larger groups. Automotive photography is also available as a separate specialty for private owners, collectors, shops, and automotive brands.
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
I’m Christian. I Photograph People—and Occasionally Very Fast Cars.
I’m a St. Louis photographer specializing in professional headshots and automotive photography. They sound like wildly different subjects, but I love both for the same reason: the details matter.
With people, that means expression, posture, connection, and creating something that still feels like the person standing in front of me.
With cars, that means lighting, shape, reflections, stance, and making the vehicle look every bit as good in a photograph as it does when you walk up to it in person.
I was also featured by VoyageSTL, where I shared more about how photography became the thing I somehow never got tired of obsessing over.
READ THE VOYAGESTL FEATURE →PREPARE WITH CONFIDENCE
Have Questions? Good. Almost Everyone Does.
What should you wear? Are you supposed to smile? What do you do with your hands? How do you keep from looking like you’re being photographed against your will? I’ve got you.
What Should I Wear for Professional Headshots?
Colors, layers, patterns, accessories, and practical wardrobe tips for looking polished without losing your personality.
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How to Prepare for a Professional Headshot
A straightforward approach to preparation so you arrive comfortable, confident, and ready to focus on the session.
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Why You Don’t Need to Know How to Pose
Small adjustments in posture, angles, jawline, eyes, and expression can completely change how a portrait feels.
LEARN ABOUT EXPRESSION COACHING →BEHIND THE CAMERA · RECENT WORK
See What I’ve Been Shooting Lately.
Headshots, cars, behind-the-scenes work, and whatever else happened to end up in front of my camera.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
You Bring the Face. I’ll Handle the Rest.
Whether you need one great professional headshot, consistent imagery for an entire team, or want to talk about an automotive project, let’s figure out what you need.