Sponsor Spotlight: The Headshot Company
Posted by [email protected] on Jun. 15, 2026 / Subscribe 0
For this Sponsor Spotlight, we sat down with Corey Boyles, owner of The Headshot Company, to learn more about the people, purpose, and passion behind the business. Through his work, Corey helps professionals present themselves with confidence and authenticity, creating images that make a lasting first impression while supporting the brands they represent.
The Headshot Company specializes in modern business headshots for individuals and teams, helping professionals look confident, approachable, and credible in the places where their image matters most. Working from its Maplewood studio and on-location throughout the St. Louis region, the company partners with organizations of all sizes—from onboarding a single new hire to coordinating company-wide rebranding initiatives.
What truly sets The Headshot Company apart is its focus on the client experience. Through streamlined scheduling, reminders, image selection, delivery, and file management processes, the team makes professional headshots easy for both employees and administrators. Their relaxed, guided approach also helps even the most camera-shy individuals feel comfortable in front of the lens, resulting in authentic images that support business development, marketing, and brand-building efforts.
Supporting the A/E/C Community
The Headshot Company's connection to SMPS St. Louis began through relationships within the local A/E/C community.
After working on several projects with Vessel Architecture, owner Chris Becker was introduced to SMPS by Sydney from Vessel, who recognized the value the organization could bring to his growing business. That introduction led to meaningful connections, long-term relationships, and opportunities to work with many of the firm's ideal clients.
Today, The Headshot Company has partnered with numerous SMPS sponsors and members, including Lawrence Group, Guarantee Electrical, and iSuite, helping firms create professional image libraries that strengthen their brands and support business development efforts.
Supporting SMPS aligns naturally with the company's values because it creates opportunities to build relationships, better understand client needs, and continually refine the services offered to the A/E/C industry.
Advice for Emerging Professionals
When asked what advice he would offer professionals looking to grow their careers and make an impact, Chris's answer centered on purpose and self-awareness.
"Be around people who inspire you. Reflect and refine what it is you do and the value you bring. Not the value your job brings, but the value you bring to your job."
He encourages professionals to think beyond job titles and responsibilities, focusing instead on the unique perspective, energy, and skills they contribute to their teams and clients. By identifying and investing in those strengths, professionals can create meaningful impact while building rewarding careers.
The Spirit of The Headshot Company
The spirit of The Headshot Company is perhaps best reflected in the transformations that happen during a session.
Many clients arrive feeling nervous, uncomfortable, or skeptical about having their photo taken. Yet by the end of the experience, they often leave with renewed confidence—not just in their images, but in themselves.
For Chris, that transformation is what makes the work meaningful.
"I think of the people who have had transformative experiences with me. Something happens when I am working with people, and I am not sure what—but I would describe it as helping calm people, reframe the beliefs they have about themselves, and get them out of their head and into their headshot."
It's a philosophy that goes beyond photography. At its core, The Headshot Company is about helping people show up as their best selves—confidently, authentically, and ready to make a lasting first impression.
For organizations looking to elevate their brand while creating a positive experience for their employees, The Headshot Company delivers more than professional photos—it delivers confidence, connection, and credibility.
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