NYC Actors Headshots with Shani Hadijan Photography!

At Shani Hadjian Photography, we offer an experience where clients are made to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Be ready to laugh, have fun, and feel good about yourself. Together, we will effectively capture YOU and your essence.

Shani Hadjian Photography is a small business that takes action to change the narrative of marginalized communities in the arts and entertainment industries. We are committed to creating an affirming space in our photography studio while also recognizing that our actions do not stop there. Here are some steps we are taking immediately:

- Donating 10% of all profits to an organization aligning with our views and what the  world needs at the time: In 2023 we donated to Turkey and Syria Earthquake Relief Fund through Global Giving, Campaign for South Equality to support LGBTQ+ in the south, The Center for Human Rights in Iran, National Network of Abortion Funds, Unicef specified for children in Gaza, and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP)

- Disavowing oppressive and marginalizing casting ideas and terminology 

Our photoshoot will be fun and collaborative. You will walk away with photos that affirm who you are as an artist and as a person. We can't wait to work with you!

You can find out more about Shani on their personal IG @shani_hadjian and their photography IG @shanihadjianphotography

Testimonials:

My shoot with Shani was everything I could've hoped for! Shani is a pro at making the environment comfortable enough to be yourself and that definitely comes across in the pictures. This is my second time working with them and the photos are consistently top quality. It was also a really fast turn around and I am so excited to start using my new headshots ASAP! - Julia F.

OMG!! I LOVE them. They look sooo good. Thank you so much Shani, not only did the photos come out great but also that was the best headshot session I have ever been in. I felt so comfortable and just had SO much fun. You are fantastic with Actors and know how to get out a great and organic smile! Truly had an amazing time in this session. Like I hope you know we are best friends now. - Jaemon C.

HOLY MOLY!! I don't think I could thank y'all enough. These are all so unbelievably fantastic!! I've never had studio photos capture energy like these did and really LOOK LIKE ME! To be so absolutely for real, these photos make me really excited about myself? If that makes any sense?? And I think that's really cool!! This process was not only very quick and super easy, but it was also SO FUN hanging out during the shoot! - Lexi N.

HELLO?! I am near tears looking at this gallery. I had put off getting new shots for so long because I was scared and self-conscious, and afraid to have to look at my face hundreds of times. But there’s so many great ones to choose from, and I already feel much more confident submitting to projects with photos that look like me *today!* Thank you so much! I’m already so excited to come back and add some more looks! And thank you for the printing recs too because I was at a loss ha! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU both to you and Bridie! I already uploaded a few to my AA and Backstage and it feels so great. - Jillian S.

There's a reason Shani has so many return clients. She not only creates a space that's warm, welcoming, and inviting, but has a true eye for seeing people shine through the lens. Always a collaborator, and always a champion for others. I always recommend them not only for the quality of their work, but their quality as an artist and human being. - Kayla W.