BIO

Photographer Russell Baer has been shooting Hollywood's most famous faces for the past 20 years. His environmental portraits range from the highest profile celebrity, to the everyday man on the street. Russell's photographs have beenseen on the pages of almost every magazine on newsstands today including Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Esquire, Time, Elle, Teen Vogue, People, Maxim, Men's Health, Hollywood Reporter, Numero Netherlands, New York Times, Variety and Newsweek. 

Russell has worked with some of Hollywood's most recognizable faces including Ben Affleck, Michael B Jordan, Austin Butler, Jenna Ortega, Walton Goggins,Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Moss. In addition he has provided headshots for much of the industries working actors in Los Angeles, New York, Georgia and Vancouver.

He has been actively involved with the Non Profit organization Venice Arts as a youth mentor and taught advanced classes in documentary photography. Most recently he expanded his program to the children of Mozambique Africa with his final show at United Nations in New York City.

Russell's photographic achievements have been recognized through variousawards including the Certificate of Commendation from both the United States Congress and the City of Los Angeles.

Instagram: @russell.baer

*You must have taken a Small Group Sessions Headshots class in 2024 or 2025  to qualify.*

You will be emailed if you secure a spot with your time slot and directions. 

Your session will last for 15 minutes and include 1 look. No hair/makeup/photo editing provided. Time slots will be between 11 am to 3pm.