Professional headshot photographer,
based in San Francisco, US
My name is Anastasiia Nelen. My main focus in my work is creative portraits. I’ve been photographing people for 15 years and I help those who don’t know how or don’t like to pose, feel comfortable in front of the camera. I want to show the power and individuality of each woman.
My works have been published in Forbes, Vogue, Vanity Fair, and many other media around the world.
I have been an ambassador of Sony since 2023. I work with my team of professionals, you can meet them on this page. We provide high-quality photo and video content for all purposes.
Let’s do your best creative headshots together!
Formal headshots
Creative portraits
Meet my team
Angelina Marycheva
Talented make-up and hair artist with extensive experience in a fashion show and working with VIP clients.
Yulia
Assistant of the photographer and second camera shooter. Yulia has many years of experience in the photography and art field and works with me in most shoots.
Gözde Efe
Expert in videography and storyteller, and a Master of Fine Arts, Film, San Francisco Art Institute. Worked with New York Times and Global Conservation.
Testimonials
Alina Rapp
Anastasia, your talent behind the lens truly shines through in every shot. From the composition to the lighting, and the way you captured every detail, I was completely blown away. Each photo tells a story and evokes a feeling, which is such a testament to your skill as a photographer.
Not only was the photoshoot itself a wonderful experience, but the final results exceeded all my expectations. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
Thank you so much for your dedication and creativity. Your work is truly inspiring, and I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to collaborate with you.
Olesya Uglova
We worked with Nastya twice. I am photographer and I see the talented ones. When I need photo shoot for my professional work or family pictures I always look for the person who is interested in people. The other words Nastya SEES you, she cares you and as a result you see your real beauty on the picture. Anastasia is really gifted and can offer her clients the beauty she is able to see transferred to the pictures. I feel really grateful to work with her.
How does the photo shoot process go?
The photography process goes beyond just the time spent shooting. It all starts with preparation. You reach out to me and tell me about the type of shoot you need. We discuss the basic details and the style of the photos. If we’re on the same page, you secure your booking with a 50% deposit, and we move forward with the process.
Preparation for a photoshoot directly impacts the final result. A successful session is 50% my professionalism and 50% of our preparation with you and the team. I collaborate with trusted specialists and primarily recommend them to you. However, you are welcome to involve your own professionals in the process if you prefer.
1. Welcome call
The next step is a discovery call, where I will walk you through the photo shoot, answer any questions, and give you a chance to get to know me before the session. This helps you feel more comfortable in front of the camera on the day of the shoot. During this call, we’ll finalize important details like makeup, location, and any other key aspects that matter to you.
2. Mood board
After that, I’ll create a document summarizing everything we’ve discussed and start building a mood board—examples of the types of shots we’ll be capturing in our interpretation or we do it in the messenger, as you prefer. This step is essential for establishing the technical plan for the shoot. You’ll then send me photos of the outfits that suit the theme, and I’ll assist in curating your look. If needed, we can also consult a stylist.
3. Connecting with the team
At the same time, I’ll coordinate the schedules of the entire team—makeup artist, assistant, and other specialists. I will give you all the nesessary contacts or will schedule everything by myself, as you prefer.
4. Day of photo shoot
On the day of the shoot, you’ll meet with the makeup artist ahead of time to get your makeup and hair done. If necessary, the makeup artist will stay on set during the shoot.
After the session, you’ll complete the payment within 24 hours.
5. Getting the result
Within 14 days, I’ll send you a link to a beautiful online gallery with the edited images, featuring color and light adjustments, known as color correction. On the website, you’ll select 10 images (or more if you choose to add additional photos for extra cost) and provide any retouching requests. I’ll complete the retouching within 5-7 days, with the option for you to request revisions if needed. Your gallery link will remain active for one month.
6. Important details and extras
I reserve the right to publish photos from the shoot on my social media and portfolio. If you prefer a private session, this can be arranged for an additional 30% of the session cost. You can also add videography services to capture footage for reels.
If you need your photos sooner than 14 days, you can opt for Premium Processing at an additional 50% of the session cost, and receive the final images within 72 hours of the shoot.