A Texas Native’s Passion for Photography
Our vision is to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for every client, capturing authentic moments that reflect who you are.
Founded in Austin, TX, Elite Headshots Austin was born out of a love for photography and a commitment to excellence. Led by Michael Samaripa, we bring over 20 years of experience and a personalized approach to every session, ensuring stunning results that truly reflect who you are.
Michael Samaripa
Michael Samaripa, our lead photographer, combines his extensive experience with a genuine passion for storytelling through images. Read his background here.
Whether it's for business branding, personal portraits, or any of our other services, we tailor each session to meet your unique vision and goals.
Our Approach
We offer a wide range of photography services, from corporate headshots to personal portraits, all designed to capture the perfect image that represents you. With expertise and a warm demeanor, we ensure you’ll feel comfortable and confident every step of the way.
Personalized Service
At Elite Headshots Austin, we understand that every client is unique. We take the time to get to know you and your vision, ensuring that every detail of your session is planned to perfection. Whether it's through an in-person consultation or a Zoom meeting, our goal is to bring your vision to life.
Professional Excellence
Our commitment to excellence means using the best equipment, techniques, and settings to ensure your photos are of the highest quality. From scouting the perfect locations to selecting the right props and lighting, we go above and beyond to create stunning, personalized portraits.
On-Site Convenience
Based in Austin, TX, we specialize in bringing our mobile studio directly to you. We set up on-site, complete with a proofing station, to capture professional headshots with minimal disruption to your team's workflow. We focus on on-location shoots throughout Austin and the surrounding areas to meet your specific needs.
Upon request, we can travel outside of Austin, serving clients in Dallas, Houston, other cities, and even out of state.
I have so many wonderful things to share about working with Michael and Elite Headshots. I'm launching a new website for my business and knew I needed some professional photographs. I'm an introverted person who loves to focus on other people. The idea of being in front of a camera was so nerve-wracking! Michael met with me in advance to help me feel comfortable and give me the pep talk I needed. We mapped out a vision of my website and online marketing strategy in collaboration with my website team. Michael consistently pitched various ideas for future marketing during my sessions. He was clearly thinking about my business as if he was a consultant AND a photographer. Best of all, my photographs express exactly what I want them to. As Michael put it, they are my "digital handshake." He made an uncomfortable-for-me situation breezy and safe. If you're in the market for a photographer to help you build online collateral for your business, Elite Headshots is IT.
– Aimee Richardson
Owner and CEO
Frame Nutrition
I loved working with Michael on my corporate head shots. Not only was he warm and friendly but extremely talented and knows his craft. You can tell he really understands people and knows how to make you feel confident and comfortable. He was so patient and helpful with poses, angles, and edits are absolutely amazing.
– Melany Little
Auctane
I highly recommend working with Michael. His direction, collaboration, artistry, and attention to detail are top-notch. So many fantastic photos created with such ease and such fun! You'll be glad you chose Elite Headshots Austin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
– Julia Kasid
Get your headshots taken with Michael!! He was so easy to schedule and work with. We went back and forth on what we needed and he was very flexible with us. On the day of, he was early and prepared and made everyone feel so good! The best part of all is the pictures are AMAZING! Thanks so much for a great experience, Michael!
– Maddie Mason
Linq
I've hired and worked with Michael many times in a variety of projects. He has always delivered photos that exceed my expectations - some of his pictures taken for me have been seen millions of times and I love how he has a style that adapts to the talent and moment. I keep coming back to Elite Headshots Austin because I know their pictures mean we're going to the next level.
– Anthony Mowl
Filmmaker – Deaf Santa Claus
Michael did a great job taking headshots for our company! He was incredibly fun, personable and made everyone feel super comfortable. The finished product looked great and I highly recommend this service!
– Crystal Vuong