A woman in black athletic wear sitting on a bench in a cozy, well-decorated living room with wooden walls, large window with curtains, and indoor plants.
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A woman with curly short hair smiling, wearing a colorful, tie-dye dress and gold earrings, seated against a neutral background.
A portrait of a man with a beard, wearing a plaid flat cap, red and black flannel shirt, and dark coat, against a dark background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white lace dress and earrings, is touching her forehead and looking softly at the camera against a plain backdrop.
A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a pale pink blazer and jewelry, sitting at a pink table against a gray background.
Portrait of a smiling middle-aged woman with blonde hair, glasses, and jewelry, sitting at a table with a dark background.
An elderly man smiling while sitting in an art studio surrounded by painting supplies and messy paint stains on his blue shirt and apron.
A woman with blonde dreadlocks wearing pink glasses, a black wide-brim hat, a white top, and olive green pants, standing with arms crossed against a patterned background.
A woman with long blonde hair smiling, wearing a red ribbed long-sleeve top and gold hoop earrings, resting her head on her hand.
A woman with long dark hair and tattoos, wearing a black dress and heels, sitting on an orange armchair in front of a wooden wall with vertical slats and LED lighting.
A man in a black suit and white shirt, smiling, standing against a dark gray wall, wearing a gold watch and belt.
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A woman in a navy blue sweater and white pants stands outdoors beside a wooden fence, smiling with her hand resting on the fence. She is in a garden area with green foliage and a red wooden building in the background.
A man with a bald head and blue eyes, smiling, sitting at a wooden table with a laptop and a microphone, against a wood-paneled wall.
A young woman with long braided hair, wearing a black long-sleeve top and a patterned skirt, posing thoughtfully with her hand near her face against a dark background.
A woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a decorative band, orange-tinted sunglasses, multiple gold chains, a wristwatch, a ring, and a bracelet, sitting with her arms crossed on a guitar, outdoors in front of a brick building.
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A woman in a long sleeved black shirt sitting on a white chair with metal frame against a dark textured background.
Close-up portrait of a middle-aged man with short gray hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, wearing a dark blue collared shirt, against a dark backdrop.
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A young man with black hair wearing a black shirt, sitting with his hand near his mouth, looking at the camera against a dark background.
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A woman with curly hair wearing a white suit and polka dot top standing with hands on hips in front of a dark backdrop.
A woman with shoulder-length dark hair in a navy blue shirt, posing with her hand near her chin against a plain blue background.
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, glasses, and a white sweater, smiling and sitting at a wooden table against a beige background.
A woman with curly hair wearing a brown sweater, sitting with her hand resting on her face, smiling at the camera against a beige background.
A woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black blazer with gold buttons, black shirt, and dark jeans, standing against a gray background.
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A woman with blonde hair, wearing a gray hat, sunglasses, black tank top, and gold jewelry, stands on an outdoor bridge while playing an acoustic guitar.
A woman in a sleeveless black dress sitting on a white chair with metal frame against a dark textured background.
Portrait of a woman with dark brown hair styled in loose waves, wearing a black cardigan over a white top, gold jewelry, and sitting with arms crossed against a dark background.
A woman with dark hair smiling, wearing a gray turtleneck sweater, against a dark background.
A woman with long blonde hair, blue eyes, and light skin, wearing a white button-up shirt and dark pants, smiling and posing with hands on hips against a gray background.
A woman with dark, wavy hair wearing a green shirt and a delicate necklace, resting her chin on her hand, sitting at a wooden table against a plain background.
A woman with curly hair and a white suit sitting on a white chair in a photography studio, with lighting and ladder equipment visible in the background.
Portrait of a woman with blonde hair styled in loose waves, wearing a rust and gold colored shall over a white top and standing with her ting crossed against a rust colored canvas background.
Portrait of a young woman with long black braided hair, wearing a green top, standing against a gray background.
Smiling woman with blonde hair in a casual blue jacket and white pants, sitting on a wooden chair against a dark background.
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Portrait of a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, blue eyes, and wearing a black turtleneck sweater and gold jewelry, sitting against a dark gray background.
A man with brown hair, a mustache, and blue eyes, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, sitting on a wooden chair against a dark background.
A woman in a pink dress walking a golden retriever dog in a grassy field with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
A professional woman with blonde bob hairstyle, wearing a white shirt and black blazer, sitting at a black table against a dark background.
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Reserve your Business Portrait session

I’m a Grand Rapids business portrait photographer specializing in modern, professional business portraits and headshot photography for entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals throughout West Michigan. I offer studio business portraits in Grand Rapids and Ada, as well as on-location business portrait photography, creating confident, approachable images that support your brand and make a strong and lasting first impression.

business portrait’s in Grand Rapids, MI

business portrait session faq

  • A business portrait focuses on your personality and professional presence. In short: a business portrait helps people quickly understand who you are, what you do, and how you show up professionally—before they ever meet you.

    This style of portrait is perfect for, but not limited to:

    • Websites

    • LinkedIn profiles

    • Marketing materials

    • Press features

    • Speaking Engagements

    • Social media

  • Most of my Business Portrait sessions take place in my home studio in Ada.

    I also travel! Ask me about my on location services.

  • I have multiple colored seamless backgrounds, along with hand painted canvas drops and a modern wood wall.

    Don’t worry, we have tons of options to make you stand out!

  • Plan on spending up to 2 hours with me.

  • Don’t worry, I will send you a quick guide to help you prepare!

    • Professional guidance on poses and expressions

    • Wardrobe guidence

    • Multiple backdrops

    • Real time image review

  • Images are delivered within 24 hours of the session.

  • Yes!

    Each image is edited true to color and retouched. My retouching includes, skin, hair and minor clothing edits. My priority is to make you look like the BEST version of YOU!

Why Choose Julie Balgavy Photography?

I am a professional headshot photographer in Grand Rapids, Michigan, specializing in corporate headshots, business portraits, and personal branding photography for individuals and businesses throughout West Michigan. I work as a collaborative partner, helping professionals present themselves with confidence, credibility, and authenticity through modern, polished imagery.

With a background in studio portrait photography and on-location branding sessions, I use expert lighting, posing, and direction to create high-quality professional headshots that feel natural, refined, and purpose-driven.

What sets me apart as a leading Grand Rapids business portrait photographer:

  • A calm, confidence-building approach that helps clients look and feel their best

  • Expert lighting and posing for studio portraits and on-location photography

  • Fast turnaround times with a consistent, professional editing style

  • Extensive experience photographing individual professionals, corporate teams, and large organizations

  • Recognized by clients as one of the best business portrait photographers in Grand Rapids

Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, refreshing your personal brand, I provide a seamless, professional portrait experience from start to finish.

Portraits are just the start —

define your brand with Brand Photography in Grand Rapids

Branding Imagery
Three women in athletic clothing with 'Rock Star Woman' text, holding gym equipment, posing in a studio with a gray background.

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  • ORIGINAL Imagery

  • On-location availability

  • Fast turn around

  • Serving Grand Rapids, Ada, and West Michigan

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