We recently traveled to the Statehouse in Trenton to photograph headshots of NJ State Senators.

Since I photograph high-profile executives often I know the key to a successful headshot photoshoot is to be prepared with an efficient system that makes the photoshoot quick and effective.

The location of the photoshoot was perfect, a large room directly across the hall from the Senate Chambers. Each Senator had to walk right past our room to cast votes so it was convenient for them to stop in.

Usually, we have people select their favorite photo on site, but in this case, each Senator was going to receive a dozen or so retouched photos later. Just to be safe we tethered to a laptop and Debbie kept an eye on the photos.

Since the subjects are elected officials we photographed the headshots with and without flags.

The following day we send our clients a gallery with a dozen or so retouched headshots of each Senator. I can’t wait to see the photos start appearing in the media.

• You can find more information about John’s corporate and staff headshots here.