Genevieve Nisly Photography

Professional
Headshots in Akron

Look confident on LinkedIn, stand out on resumes, and make a powerful first impression

Book online, see your images on the spot in, and get fully retouched images that you actually want to use in just two business days.

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Proofs available the same day · In-studio or on-location · Located fifteen minutes from Downtown Akron or Canton

Professional Headshots Akron

Hate being in front of the Camera? We get it.

We specialize in working with real people just like you to create confident, natural headshots that you’ll actually want to use.

A photographer takes a portrait of a smiling blonde woman in a gray blazer; her image appears on a laptop screen in a bright studio with professional lighting equipment.

Why Choose Us?

  • Our headshot sessions are always fun, relaxed and private
  • We have over 20 years of experience photographing people
  • There are no hidden fees
  • 50+ five-star reviews on google
  • We use top quality professional lighting and camera gear

Pricing for Business Headshots in Akron & Cleveland

Our professional headshot session pricing is designed to give you the flexibility to get exactly what you need. Whether you just need that one killer shot for the resume, or you need several different looks for your personal branding strategy, you can find it here.

The Standard Headshot Session

$250

Our standard headshot session is the perfect creative session with just the right amount of time to collaborate on a variety of images to meet your needs. It includes up to one hour of studio time with professional coaching on your wardrobe, posing, and expressions to create a variety of images.

  • Up to 60 minutes of studio time
  • Professional lighting and backgrounds
  • Wardrobe, posing and expression coaching
  • Unlimited outfit changes
  • On the spot image review and selection
  • Three professionally retouched high resolution images included
  • same day delivery of online proofing gallery
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60+ Five Star Reviews on Google

  • Exactly what you would expect. Nice studio area with lots of options and equipment to customize your photos! Thanks again!!
    A woman with long, wavy brown hair wearing a black blazer over a white top and a silver necklace poses for corporate headshots against a plain, brownish-grey background. She faces forward and smiles softly.
    Emma P.
    Akrons, Ohio
  • I can’t say enough good things about Genevieve Nisly Photography. James was professional, prompt and went above & beyond to make my company event a big success.
    A middle-aged man with short brown hair smiles gently, wearing a navy blue button-up shirt with a subtle white pattern, standing against a plain white background.
    John S.
    Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
  • If you’re looking for someone who is fun, professional, and extremely good at what they do, I highly recommend using James!
    A smiling man with short brown hair and a beard wears a black denim shirt over a black t-shirt, sitting against a plain gray background.
    Tom H.
    North Canton, Ohio
  • James was wonderful to work with; professional, patient, and accommodating. He fit me in quickly, had my photos ready the next day, and made the whole experience comfortable and easy.
    An older man with short gray hair is smiling, wearing a dark blazer over a white shirt, standing against a plain, light gray background—perfect for professional headshots.
    John D.
    Jackson Township, Ohio
  • “Thank you so much for the new headshots; I love them all!!!”
    A woman with long brown hair wearing a black blazer and light blue blouse smiles in front of a dark gray background.
    Maya F.
    Cleveland, Ohio
  • Outstanding professional product. The studio is exceptional, service excellent and scheduling was web-based. Highly recommended!
    A middle-aged man with short light brown hair and a trimmed beard smiles at the camera in this professional headshot. He is wearing a dark gray polo shirt and standing against a plain white background.
    Ron W.
    Tallmadge, Ohio
  • James is professional, thorough, easy to work with, and always produces a great result. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with Genevieve Nisly Photography and would highly recommend them!
    A young woman with long light brown hair, wearing a white off-the-shoulder top, stands indoors with arms crossed and a slight smile, leaning against a textured metal pillar—an ideal setting for modern professional headshots.
    Kelly L.
    Akron, Ohio

  • Great experience. Highly recommend!

    A man with short hair, wearing a dark suit jacket and light blue dress shirt, smiles at the camera against a plain gray background—ideal for professional headshots near me.
    Anthony G.
    Louisville, Ohio

  • Great experience overall! Fast scheduling, easy to work with, and pictures turned out wonderful.
    A woman with long blonde hair wearing a black blazer over a white shirt smiles at the camera against a light gray background. She is wearing a cross necklace—an ideal example of professional headshots.
    Beth R.
    Cleveland, Ohio

Frequent Questions

We aim to retouch with empathy and love, and we think it’s important to keep it real. We want you to look like you would on your best day when you are well rested and hydrated, having a great hair day, and your skin is clear and blemish free.

Temporary blemishes will always be removed and more permanent features like scars or moles can be remove on request.

Both! We have a comfortable and cozy studio attached to our home here in Green. The studio has its own entrance and a private restroom and changing room that you are welcome to use.

If it’s easier for us to come to you, or if you want your work space to serve as your backdrop, we can bring our portable headshot studio to you for a small fee.

Absolutely. We can bring our portable headshot studio to your office, and we’ll even help set up time slots to get everyone scheduled to keep the process smooth and trouble free. Check out our team headshots page for more details and pricing.

We’ll be able to review and select your favorite images in real time as we are taking them. This is an excellent way to make sure that hair, clothing and jewelry are doing exactly what you want.

By the end of your headshot session, you will have made a selection of your favorite images for proofing. These proofs will go into a private online gallery where you’ll be able to make your final selections for retouching and downloading.

We recommend updating your headshots every 2 to 3 years, or anytime your appearance changes noticeably, like a new hairstyle, glasses, significant weight change, or even a shift in personal style.

If you’re in a client-facing or public role, keeping your image current helps build trust and ensures you’re recognizable in real-world interactions or online networking. Consistency across platforms like LinkedIn, company websites, and marketing materials is key to a strong personal brand.

A headshot is a type of professional portrait that focuses primarily on the face, usually framed from the shoulders up. It’s designed to clearly represent what you look like in a polished, approachable, and professional way. Headshots are most commonly used for business profiles, LinkedIn, company websites, speaking engagements, press features, and marketing materials.

Unlike lifestyle or family portraits, which are often more candid or artistic, headshots have a specific purpose: to help people recognize you and make a strong first impression in a professional context. They’re less about telling a personal story and more about capturing your best, most confident self.

We review the images together during your session so that we can make adjustments as need as we go. You can choose your favorite before we deliver the final version. Retouching is included to address minor blemishes or distractions.

Ready to Book Your Headshots?

If you are ready to get started, just click the link below. You can pick a date and time for your session and complete the booking online within minutes.

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akron headshot photographer, James Nisly

Meet James

Your Northeast Ohio Headshot Photographer

Hello! I’m James, a professional photographer based in Northeast Ohio, with over 20 years of experience helping people look their best in front of the camera. Whether you need a quick profile photo update or a full set of polished images, I create headshots that are professional, approachable, and tailored to your goals.

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  • Logo for the Green Area Chamber featuring green and blue brush strokes, black text reading “green area chamber,” and a “25th anniversary” emblem with blue and green numbers and stars.
  • Logo for the Greater Akron Chamber with the letters "GAC" in blue and orange overlapping above the words "GREATER AKRON CHAMBER" in gray capital letters.
  • Logo of the Professional Photographers of America, featuring the letters "PPA" inside a red square outline, with the full organization name in gray text to the right.

Our Studio

Our studio is conveniently located in Green Ohio, right off of the Arlington and Massillon Rd exits. We offer in-studio and on-location on an appointment basis.

We regularly photograph professionals from Akron, Canton, Fairlawn, and surrounding areas at our Green, Ohio studio.

Monday through Friday – 9AM to 6PM
330-679-8347
3900 Larabee Cir, Uniontown, OH 44685

  • A professional photography studio setup for headshots, featuring a white backdrop, softbox lighting equipment, and light stands on a wooden floor beside a brick accent wall and large windows.
  • A home photography studio setup with lighting equipment, softboxes, and a camera on a tripod. A laptop shows a video call, ideal for capturing headshots with natural light streaming through the windows in the background.
  • A photography studio setup with lights, softboxes, a camera on a tripod, backdrop, reflector, and laptop on a stool—perfect for capturing professional headshots—arranged on a wooden floor in a bright room.

Genevieve Nisly Photography

3900 Larabee Cir, Uniontown OH, 44685

330-679-8347

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