Carolyn Scott Photography

If you want a portrait that looks like you (not a stiff studio snapshot), Carolyn Scott is the Durham portrait photographer to call. Carolyn’s work centers on authentic, professional portraits and business headshots delivered with the warmth and humor her clients love. She blends a candid, documentary sensibility with editorial polish so your portraits feel lived-in, confident, and unmistakably yours. Why choose Carolyn? She’s a specialist in portrait photography who treats every session like a little story. Whether you need a refined headshot for LinkedIn or a set of professional portraits that show the different sides of your personality, Carolyn focuses on real connection over forced posing. Her background in lifestyle and editorial branding photography means she knows how to make subjects relaxed in front of the camera while still producing composed, professional imagery that works for websites, marketing, and social profiles. What makes her approach special is the mix of documentary instincts and studio awareness. Carolyn creates an atmosphere that’s conversational and calm — she’s the photographer who might bring overalls to a family shoot and a quiet sense of direction to a business portrait day. She uses natural gestures, small prompts, and gentle direction rather than rigid posing, so the resulting portraits feel candid but intentional. The result: headshots and portraits that read as approachable, credible, and memorable. How a session works: Carolyn prepares with a quick chat about your goals and where the portraits will be used. On shoot day she focuses on comfort and collaboration — helping you choose locations (outdoor, in-studio, or at your workplace), lighting, and wardrobe cues that support the mood you want. She moves between relaxed, documentary moments and short, directed setups to deliver a balanced gallery you can use across professional and personal needs. Carolyn is based in Durham and brings a playful, thoughtful energy to every shoot. Her clients appreciate a photographer who listens, adapts, and gives them portraits they actually want to use. If you’re looking for professional portraits or business headshots in Durham that feel honest, stylish, and distinctly you, Carolyn Scott offers portrait expertise with a human, creative touch.