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Your resume shares your experience.

Your portfolio shares what you can do.

Your headshot makes an emotional connection.

You're trying to get someone to give you a chance

A recruiter, a lead, a casting director; a date. They're going to decide if you're worth their time before you open your mouth. And that sucks.

I can't hire you, cast you, or swipe right. I truly wish I could.

What I can do is make sure they see you. Not the weird smile you break out when you're nervous. Not a cropped selfie you took in the lobby on your first day. Your ambition deserves better.

You don't have to practice your smile, know your angles, or come in with a plan. That's my job. And I got you. I've done this a lot, and everything you're nervous about is a problem I've already solved. You show up. You laugh at my jokes. A week later the most important strangers in your world finally get to see the real you. (And your friends can't stop buzzing about it.)

While you do the stuff only you can, I finish your photos. You get them pre-cropped for all the socials, plus high-quality black-and-whites (great for printed programs). You don't wonder how it'll look. You just upload and get on with it.

What you say when you're in front of them… that's up to you.

But the part that lands you on their radar? I got you.

Adam Rubinstein - Oakland headshot photographer

Hi, I'm Adam

I moved to Oakland so my son and I can hang. I FaceTime every week with my bestie in New Mexico. Every month or so I find a new reason to thank all my exes for breaking my heart.

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Andrea headshot - Oakland headshot client testimonial

Adam put me at ease in a way that felt very unique. Before I knew it he had captured a set of images that were completely different from anything I've ever had done before. They feel like me—unique, on brand, and full of character.

Andrea

San Francisco

One session, every screen

Here's what I mean.

I retouch to build trust

So the person in the picture matches the person in the meeting.

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Based on 35 reviews

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Kaitlyn Gernatt
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I needed new headshots and boy did Adam deliver! He made me feel super comfortable and confident behind the camera. In our planning session he made suggestions on what I...

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Hanna Freedlund
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What a great experience working with Adam. He clearly knows his stuff but keeps the vibe easy and casual so it's not intimidating. I'm not particularly comfortable in front...

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Jean-Claude Cubias
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Easily one of the most genuine, funny, and patient photographer I have ever allowed to take my portraits. I'm a photographer myself and have worked with many photographers...

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Cat Camille
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Great session with a professional head shot that I was able to use for various events and publications! Adam gave some great guidance on how to pose most effectively- and...

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Sam Snell
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Taking pictures with Adam was amazing, he helped me feel very safe and comfortable, and had a lot of great feedback and attention to detail to offer for my posing that helped...

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Cynthia Avila-Baca
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I had a photo session with Adam for professional headshots, and it was by far one of the best experiences I've had. He was really personable and made me feel comfortable;...

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Spydre V
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Highly recommend Adam's work. He's great at getting natural looking headshots. Love the results!

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