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Getting good photos for your organization shouldn’t be complicated.

Whether it’s headshots, events, or brand visuals, the challenge usually isn’t the photography itself — it’s managing the process. Coordinating people, aligning expectations between team members, micromanaging a photoshoot, and making sure the results are actually useful often takes more time than it should.

Do you deal with:

  • Inconsistent headshots across departments
  • Events or projects that are hard to capture cleanly
  • Vendors who need constant direction
  • Visuals that don’t quite match your brand
  • Too much effort for something that should be straightforward

That’s why I focus as much on the coordination, production, and planning as the camera work. Organizations hire me when they want professional results without micromanaging a photographer, second-guessing the process, or dealing with mismatched expectations. Whether it’s headshots, events, or brand imagery, the goal is the same: make it straightforward, deliver what you actually need, and get out of your way.

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A professional process handled start to finish.

A clear, guided process makes it easy for organizations to get consistent, usable photography — without extra coordination or guesswork.

1. Plan

Clarify the goal before anything is photographed.

We align on purpose, usage, scope, and logistics upfront so nothing is improvised on shoot day.

2. Coordinate

Handle people, timing, and expectations.

Scheduling, prep, and communication are handled clearly so teams know what to expect and come prepared.

3. Create

Execute efficiently and comfortably.

Photography is handled on-site with a calm, professional approach that puts people at ease and keeps things moving.

4. Deliver

Provide consistent, usable results.

Final images are edited and consistent, delivered ready for real-world use across teams and platforms.

Learn more about how this approach applies to:
Team Headshots, Events & Conferences, or Brand Imagery

Trusted by organizations who need their work handled professionally.

I work with these organizations on ongoing needs, supporting teams, projects, and publications.

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Photography needs I regularly support

Projects vary by organization, but this is the kind of work I most often support:

  • Team headshots and staff portraits
  • Leadership and executive portraits
  • Company-wide headshot updates
  • Brand and lifestyle photography
  • Editorial and publication photography
  • Conferences and corporate events
  • Nonprofit fundraisers and galas
  • Environmental and on-location portraits
  • Marketing and communications photography
  • Long-term and repeat photography engagements

If your needs don’t fit neatly into a category, that’s OK! Most projects are custom-scoped based on goals, usage, and logistics.

A calm, experienced partner behind the work

I’m Mike Higdon, a commercial and portrait photographer based in Reno–Tahoe. I work with organizations that need reliable, well-planned and beautifully executed photography.

Most of my work is with healthcare systems, nonprofits, agencies, and brands who need consistency across teams, projects, and platforms. I’m often brought in repeatedly because I understand how to plan ahead, communicate clearly, and work comfortably with people who don’t love being photographed.

My role isn’t just to take good photos — it’s to make the entire experience straightforward, professional, and useful long after the shoot is over.

Based in Reno–Tahoe • Certified Professional Photographer • Insured • Working with organizations across Nevada and beyond

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You don’t need a full plan yet. A few details are enough to start a productive conversation. I typically respond within one business day or faster if you catch me at my desk.