I specialize in head shots (LinkedIn, social media and chiaroscuro), product photography and events. My head shots and product photography are typically done in my studio at 807 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27705.
My event photography focuses on parties, conferences and dance events.
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27 customer reviews
Joseph Chen
Headshot Photographers
Overall Amazing experience, would recommend this to anyone looking for a headshot!
Bernard Glassman
An excellent person to deal with. Manages to be unobtrusive and yet gets the candids that tell the story. We’ve been able to send a framed photo to every person/couple who attended our event. We’d definitely work with him again. More...
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you very much for your review and for giving me the opportunity to photograph your event. I enjoyed taking photos and interacting with you and your guests. I am so happy that you got photos that you could pass onto your guests as prints. I appreciate also your flexibility when our initial plan for organizing the photographing was abandoned because of how the event unfolded. Many thanks!
George Selly
Headshot Photographers
The headshots turned out great! Alec's amiable and professional; he's great at loosening up clients so they can present their best in the studio.
Matthew Gross
Headshot Photographers
Working with Alec was awesome! Alec took the time to explain his process and what to expect from the session. Alec was easy going and easy to work with. I highly recommend Alec for any of your photography needs. More...
Ren Gallon
Headshot Photographers
Good man. Definitely knows what his is doing. Looking forward to working with him again. 😌
Jimmy Smith
Headshot Photographers
I have worked with a lot of photographers, and I must say, Alec is one of the best I've worked with. Highly knowledgeable and professional.
My photographs came out great.
Thanks much Alec.
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Eric Rini
Headshot Photographers
I enjoyed working with Alec for some professional head shots. Alec was well prepared for our session and willing to answer any questions with a smile. His experience and eye for detail were apparent throughout the process and produced some really great photographs. More...
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you Eric! Our session was a pleasure. You came prepared and were an excellent collaborator during the session.
Bob Bergemann
Headshot Photographers
Alec was fantastic and is a true professional who is a pleasure to work with. Alec explains the process, guides you through the shoot and the results are the best headshots i have ever had. His goal is your satisfaction and he works tirelessly to be sure you get the best result, even when you are not exactly sure what that is! I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. More...
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you very much Bob. When a headshot session goes well, the credit is shared. This was certainly true of our session. You genuine collaboration made our session productive and fun for me. Alec
Shilpa
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
I had a great experience working with Alec. He was thorough and fully prepared to take my headshots even before I got to the studio. He was clear and upfront on time expectations and worked with me to produce the photos I needed. We went a little over the set time but Alec was quite professional about charging for the agreed time. I was nervous when starting out and wasn't sure how things will turn out. By the end I couldn't believe the results. My photos were far better than expected. Highly recommend Alec for the quality and price of the service! More...
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you very mich Shilpa. Much of the credit for our good session goes to you. You came prepared to the studio and were an excellent collaborator. For someone in a first headshot session, you were a pro! Thank you for working with me and thank you for walking into my studio.
Heather Groves
Headshot Photographers
Working with Alec was great. He was very professional and willing to work with me to get the photos that I was hoping for. Highly recommended.
Tara Parker
Headshot Photographers
Alex answered my request for a headshot quickly, & did the shoot in the same day! He was amazing, kind, creative, polite, and very commutative. I haven’t received the final shots yet, but the process of getting an appointment & the photos done was a breeze. Can’t wait to see the final product!! More...
Wes MacMullen
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
I really liked working with Alec. After a long career in the military, these were my first headshots in civilian attire so I wasn't sure how they would turn out. Very pleasantly surprised!
Laila
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
I cannot speak highly enough about working with Alec. He was so professional, so kind, and a genuine joy to spend time with! The photos he produced are remarkable - ones I know I will use again and again in different settings. I feel so fortunate to have stumbled across him. If you need professional, high-quality photos for an absolute bargain of a price, look no more. More...
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
HAHA! Maybe I should raise my rates. I would that except the success of our headshot session was as much due to your preparation and self-awareness in the studio as to my photography. Your headshots are result of our collaborative effort. Thank you so much for working with me in the studio and giving me a touchstone for how collaboration in this context feels. I will know what I am looking for in the future. Be wishes, Alec
PAT
Headshot Photographers
Alex was wonderful!!!! I had just discovered that I had an urgent hard deadline. So I really appreciated that Alec responded very quickly (less than an hour; and in fact, his was the only response). He obviously is passionate about his work, and was fun to work with. Also, the headshots were great, so he is highly competent in my opinion. Reasonable cost. Can't compliment him highly enough! More...
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you Pat, I really appreciated your clear idea of what you were seeking in a headshot and your direct approach in achieving it. In this way you helped me to make the headshot image you were seeking quickly. Thanks, Alec
Nina Hightower
Headshot Photographers
Alec was very talented and a joy to work with! My headshots came out looking very professional and flattering. I’m proud that Alec’s work will be on my website!
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you Nina. If all my customers worked as well in front of the camera, my life as a headshot photographer would be a breeze. In a difficult situation for photography we were able to find a solution that worked for us. I appreciate your cooperation and ability to adapt to "circumstances". Thanks, Alec
P. Gales
Alec did a great job with my professional photo. He made me feel relaxed, and I actually laughed at all his jokes to make me smile. I will definitely use him again.
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you very much for your positive review Pam. I enjoyed enormously working with you. I have gotten a lot of nice comments on our work together. Headshots are, in my opinion, collaborative. You were a good collaborator and a lot of fun to work with. If we have another session sometime, please give me some advance warning so I can "develop" some new material. You have heard all my best jokes. Be well, Alec
Sherri Meeks-Graham
General Photography
Great experience with Alec. I would definitely go to him in the future and certainly recommend.
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
Thank you for this positive review. Joshua was fun to work with and an excellent collaborator in the studio. His business-like approach enabled us to make a good executive headshot for his corporate website. Thanks, Alec
Phrommet
We had a very good experience working with Alec. Very detailed and and accommodating. We were satisfied with our photos and recommend it to others.
Reply from Alec Himwich Photography
The good experience was entirely mutual. Your consulting with me in advance of the session in your restaurant made it easy for me to set up my location photography of your menu items. I was happy that I was able to make photos of each item that were well lit and colorful. Your presentation of each menu item to be photographed made the captured photos very appetizing. Thank you, Alec
Nancy J Plemmons
Headshot Photographers
Alec was very accommodating to my schedule in that it was an urgent need to have a headshot done for the company website. He was professional, enthusiastic and truly cared about delivering a quality product . I am not someone who likes to have my picture taken but he made it easy and a pleasant experience ( in spite of the all the corny jokes :) I would definitely recommend him and would use him again. More...
Kedar
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
I enjoyed working with Alec.
He did an amazing job, the quality of work was to notch.
Thomas
Headshot Photographers
Impressive photographer & pleasant experience.
Ellie Kelly
Commercial & Corporate Photographers
Our first time working with Alec Himwich and it was a great experience. Alec is an excellent photographer which you can see by his website. Alec is very easy to work with, and goes above and beyond making sure he gets the shoots you want/need and that you are very satisfied with the end results. We would absolutely use Alec again and look forward to it. More...
Kriscia Funes
General Photography
Alec was very patience and professional! Love the pictures!!! Plus he is very on clock! I think was his 1st experience take horse picture and he made it!!! He got really good ones!!!
Heather Maier
Headshot Photographers
Professional headshot done. A great experience and wonderful results. Alex is so personable and puts you at ease. Looking forward to working with him again.
Nick
Headshot Photographers
Working with Alec was very easy and enjoyable, which was a nice surprise since I went into my first-ever headshot session a bit nervous. I was also impressed with how quickly he got the finished products back to me and very pleased with the results! I highly recommend working with Alec More...
Rachel Horton
Alec photographed my wedding and he was absolutely phenomenal. He was extremely professional and took care of everything for us. He listened and gave us lots of helpful insights while also letting us call the shots. I can’t recommend him enough! His price point is shockingly low for the quality of work! More...
Elizabeth Tortora
Wonderful person to work with! I had my paintings photographed and he made sure that I was satisfied with the results by endlessly tweaking some of the color specifications that I was particular on.
What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
In making head shots, the important thing is to establish sense of trust and understanding of the essentials of a good head shot.
With product photography, my concern is representing the object I am photographing as accurately as possible. I shoot tethered so it is possible to evaluate the photos as they are made. I prefer to work with the object owner to be sure that the lighting (reflections and shadows) are managed in an optimal manner.
At events, I like to capture individual and group photos as well as moments that tell a story about the event. At dance performances, I seek to capture the climatic moments the event.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
For head shot clients, I need to know the purpose of the head shot, whether a make up artist is needed (I can arrange that) and whether the photo is to be taken in the studio or on location.
For product photography, I need to know if the client can come to my studio or whether I need to travel the client's location. I also need to know the number and size of objects to be photographed.
For event photography, I need to know where the event will be, how long it will last and what products are to be delivered.
What do you love most about your job?
In doing head shots, I love the rich, collaborative experience of working with someone to create their public face.
In doing product photography, I enjoy the challenge of getting the lighting just right to represent the object without visual distractions.
In doing event photography, I enjoy interacting with the event attendees to capture representative photos. In the case of dance performances, I aim to freeze action and capture the decisive moment in the dance.
What inspired you to start your own business?
In 2000, I became interested in photography and have been avidly photographing since then. In 2016, I had time and opportunity to convert my love of photography into a business.
Why should our clients choose you?
I shoot with the the latest mirrorless cameras (that can capture photos soundless at events) and I have the capability of shooting with continuous lights or strobes in the studio or on location.
As part of my service, I deliver both RAW photos (for the client's archival use) and lightly edited JPGs. I am always willing to do additional editing when required for an agreed upon price.
My interest in working with clients is to capture photos that address the client's stated requirements. My highest concern is with the client's satisfa ction with my work. Although I quote a price for each job which I stick to, I do not stint on effort and time spent and I stick to my original quote.
Head shots
Head shots for social media, corporate use or artistic chiaroscuros.
Product photography
Photography of furniture, jewelry or other objects. This work is typically done in my studio at 807 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27705.
I deliver carefully retouched JPGs (files directly usable in print or web use) as well as RAW photos (for the client's archival purposes ) if requested.
Event photography
Photography of meetings, parties and dance performances,
I travel to the event location within a radius of 25 miles of Durham, NC. I charge $0.30/mile for travel in excess of my studio at 807 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701,
I delive r lightly edited JPGs (files directly usable in print or web use) as well as RAW photos (for the client's archival purposes ) if requested.
