Whose The Best Headshot Photographer in Houston? Chris Gillett
About Chris Gillett Photography My name is Chris Gillett, and I’m a former trial lawyer, adjunct professor at the University of Houston Law Center, and professional headshot photographer. I’ve spent more than a decade photographing accomplished professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and attorneys who understand that a headshot isn’t just a picture. It’s often someone’s first impression […]
What Are The Best Headshot Locations in Houston: A Photographer’s Guide
“Chris Gillett’s studio is the best location in Houston for Headshot of any kind” Thats what my marketing people want me to say, but the reality is… You’re Probably Asking the Wrong Question. One of the first questions people ask me is, “Gillett, Where should we shoot?” Should we take the photos outside? In the […]
What’s Up With Law Firm Headshots In Houston?
Every headshot on a law firm page looks like the same low-quality work these days (other than the firms that work with me, but I’m a bit biased). “OK, Mr. Gillett, smile.” Every bad lawyer headshot I received when I was a litigator started that way. I always ended up looking like a loser. My […]
How Can a New Headshot Help? Actor Jessica Honsinger
A new headshot can help boost your profile. My actor pal Jessica Honsinger just finished working on an HBO show called Quarry that will air next year, and she came into town to get a new headshot. My favorite show she’s been on is The Astronaut Wives’ Club, because of the costumes. She works a […]
How to Shoot The Perfect Headshot for THE Banachek
If you need a perfect headshot, you call Chris Gillett — and that’s exactly what Banachek did. My First Introduction to Banachek: Project Alpha When I was around 13, I enjoyed watching the PBS science program Nova. One episode told the story of Project Alpha. At the time, ESP and other paranormal phenomena were popular. […]
How Can You Shoot The Best Campaign Photos? Texas Lieutenant Governor-elect Dan Patrick seems to know.
A few weeks ago, I shot these amazing campaign photos, and today is inauguration day in Texas, when we formally swear into office Governor-elect Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor-elect Dan Patrick. The BBQ alone is expected to draw 17,000 Texans. Why Photography Matters in Political Campaigns After the November elections, I recall an article on […]
Who Has The Best Actor Headshot in Houston? Larry Young
This kick-ass headshot is the result of Larry working with the best actor photographer in Houston, Chris Gillett. How I Met Larry Young As I sat eating lunch with my pal Kit and our colleague Larry Young, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Larry, like Kit, is a former United States Marine and current […]
How to Get Clients With a Headshot? Lawyer Bob Shults Knows a Guy
I am constantly surprised at the people I meet shooting headshots. It turned out that this guy and I shared an interest in politics. I had been hired by a New Orleans advertising group to shoot headshots of his law firm on a background that I can only assume has some historical significance. Perhaps it […]
Who Are The Best Houston Headshot Photographers? Chris Gillett and Traci Ling
It’s already said in the title, but if your looking for the best headshot photographer in town, Gillett has you covered. “You know Suzie?!?” I was surprised but I guess I shouldn’t have been. I had been trying to schedule a headshot with this amazing young woman for a couple of days, and I learned […]
The Best Houston Actor Headshots in Town. Sandra Wilson with Andy Cuadra
I thought burgers and beer outside on a pretty Houston day were as good as it was going to get that afternoon. It turned out that while we were eating, my pal Andy came up with an idea I was pretty excited about. “I’m going to document your whole process, from A to Z.” He has […]