Craig VanDerSchaegen Photography. Minneapolis Minnesota. Headshot photographer, wedding photographer, event photographer, documentary photographer, photojuornalist.

Distinctive. Effective.
Headshots that work.

With close ties to the Minneapolis arts and theater communities, Craig has a genuine interest in helping creative talent succeed.

Actors, actresses, and models make up the bulk of his headshot clientele, but they are not the only ones who need professional headshots. Craig frequently works with business executives, attorneys, artists, authors, comedians, musicians, and real estate agents who need professional headshots.

The Session

With a studio conveniently located in Northeast Minneapolis, headshot sessions with Craig are very comfortable and collaborative. Throughout the shoot, he'll review the images with you to ensure that you're going to be thrilled with the results.

After the shoot, the images from your session will be put in an online proof sheet for you to review. Once you make your final selection, Craig will retouch your photo(s) and order prints and/or deliver digital files.

Make-up, Hair, and Wardrobe

Most clients don't request make-up artists or hair stylists, though one can be provided for an additional fee, usually $75-$150 for a headshot session. That said, if you bring a variety of neatly kept clothes and your hair and/or make-up product, Craig will work with you to make sure you look great.

For best results in dealing with skin shine, Craig recommends MAC Blot Powder.

The Studio

Craig's spacious studio in the Casket Arts Building, located in the beautiful Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, features 1,200 square feet of comfortable shooting, work, and lounge space with free WI-FI access.

In addition to the studio, the building has several stairwells, hallways, and lobbies that are filled with beautiful natural light and textures. Outdoor headshots are also an option when the weather cooperates.

Customer Testimonials

" In just one week, I've had one full day job and two auditions based on the photos you took...because I think they were above and beyond standard headshots and captured my personality as well as my image. They were exactly what I was hoping for...a perfect mix of my preferences with your vision and expertise. Plus the entire experience was a blast! "
Bill - Fitness model

"Craig was wonderful! He kept an open dialogue to ensure the look and the feel of the photo was what I wanted. He also created a great environment in his studio that allowed me to leave the 'camera shy' attitude at the door."
Nathan - Actor

"Thank you so much again for taking such wonderful pictures and being so laid back; it made the process so much less scary than I thought it was going to be!"
Heather - Actress

"You made this process really easy and, frankly, quite fun. Thanks for everything!"
AJ - Actor

"I really enjoyed working with Craig. He made me feel very comfortable, which helped my photos turn out just as I had wanted. The turnaround time was very quick and I appreciated getting everything done via email. Will definitely call him again!"
Breanna - Realtor

Printing

Prints are not included with the cost of your headshot session. That said, Craig has a relationship with a top national photo lab, keeping the entire process as simple as possible for you.

The current cost is roughly $135 for one hundred 8x10 prints (color or black and white), though you can order any quantity that you'd like.

Don't need prints or want to print them as you need them? No problem! All headshot packages include a print-ready file, along with a release form, that allows you to print your new headshot whenever and wherever you'd like.

Book Your Session Today!

Call 612-245-8389 or email craig [at] craigvanders.com when you're ready for a great headshot!