5/9/2013 I found Jonathan online while looking to have headshots done at an affordable price. Luckily, I hit the jackpot! The price was right for my budget and we were able to set up an apointment quickly. I also appreciated the bits of advice he gives on his website about getting a good night's sleep before the photo shoot, etc. As it turned out, I arrived at the studio with soaking wet hair. Jonathan provided some paper towels for me to help dry my hair. Although I arrived early, we started right away since both the makeup artist, Vesta, and Jonathan were available. (Vesta is also a fine makeup artist and a lovely person.) I brought several different tops in various colors as per Jonathan's suggestion. The poses were varied from standing, sitting, arms crossed, body turned in different directions. A diversity of looks/expressions was captured by Jonathan. I felt very comfortable during the photo shoot. Jonathan was helpful throughout the process. When he sent me the photos, I was very pleased and picked my fave four. My family also appreciated Jonathan's work. When I picked up the head shots from the printer, they were just fantastic. Jonathan had sized them for me and added my name to the bottom as well. He did such a nice job retouching the four that I requested. As a result, the printer did not have to retouch anything. I was very happy with Jonathan's work and would recommend him for anyone looking to get excellent quality, reasonably priced head shots. read more

Jonathan is very friendly, knowledgeable, and produces excellent results. I used his services this summer for an online professional profile, headshots, and several others. He was willing to let me do a few clothing changes and different looks all within an hour window. I would not try to compare Jonathan's work to those of other photographers who conduct 3-5 hr studio shots replete with multiple lighting setups and cameras. Rather, his studio is more basic and the setup simpler. His technique is straightforward and he is rapid with touchups which I got to see done while sitting with him (very fast and very thorough). I would highly recommend his services for someone who needs photos and headshots but doesn't need them with a $500 price tag. If you are a serious and established actor, artist, etc. and need the best you can get... not the option for you. If you are a bit more budget and time conscious as your needs are more in line with professional portraits, online dating pictures, or headshots to get you going then he is the perfect choice. He communicates quickly by phone and email and was always very reliable when I needed to meet with him for additional edits and pickups. read more

I had my head shots taken by Johnathon and I am really happy that I did. When I arrived at the shoot, he was ready for me. We went through the clothes I brought and he had a good sense of what went well together and what would have been a disaster. Chatting with him was really easy, because he let me talk about myself (my favorite subject) so I felt really comfortable throughout the shoot. He directs the entire time, which was awesome because let's face it, I'm no Kate Moss. I changed 4 times and was shot from every angle; standing, kneeling, leaning, arms crossed, 1/2 smile, fake smile, no smile, big smile. It was fun. After we were done shooting we looked at the photos and I was happy. Whew! I left the studio (which has big open windows, nice furniture, and a private dressing room) with a CD of over 560mb of high resolution images for $99 for 1hr of shooting. Yeah, Ninety-nine dollars AND retouching of few photos is INCLUDED, ANNND the studio accepts credit cards. I was very happy and you will be too. read more

The most professional, engaging and friendly service I have received. When searching for photographers for my headshots, I reached out to several potential photographers. One never called me back, the other was rude and impatient during my questioning and when I called Jonathan, he immediately called me back and was very polite. I immediately scheduled my shoot. The studio was very well lit, open and airy. He gave great direction for the shoot and was very knowledgeable about how to position the head, arms and face. I was very comfortable and felt very secure in the photos he was taking. After the shoot, he reviewed the photos with me and gave me the next steps. Not only is his prices very reasonable but he exhibits the professionalism every service provider should have. I would definately recommend his service for business profile photos! read more

I needed business head shots on VERY short notice. I contacted Jonathan who answered his own phone and I found him to be very professional. He told me exactly what to expect and all pertinent details, what to bring etc. He could tell I needed the photos yesterday, so he was able to squeeze me in the day I called. I arrived at his clean studio with great light and all the necessary equipment. He made me feel as ease and walked me through the process. He gave direction throughout the entire shoot. The photos turned out to be fabulous. I paid extra, well worth it, to have him tough up the photos on the spot. The shoot was completed in a timely fashion. The entire experience was a pleasure. He delivered exactly what he said he would. Quite an amazing photographer and person. read more

I had head and fitness shots taken by Jonathan. My pictures came out absolutely beautiful. I have never had professional photographs taken before and he was wonderful in providing direction throughout the shoot. I had some AMAZING running shots taken outside. The lighting was incredible and he was able to capture the exact looks I was going for. He was incredibly accommodating, offered great packages (for great pricing) and was truly a pleasure to work with. Jonathan is very personable, easy to talk to and genuinely concerned with making sure the client is pleased. I was so pleased with the final product I booked another shoot with him! I would recommend him to anyone. (Thank you Jonathan- great thing you've got going for you and best of luck!) read more

I had a session with Jonathan just last week. It was my first time taking headshots for acting and I was very nervous. However upon arriving Jonathan helped me feel very comfortable and built a great rapport. The entire time I had a sense that I was working with a complete professional who only wanted to provide me with the best possible pictures he could provide. The make-up/hair stylist he provided was attentive and did great work. I have never had professional photos taken of me, and I was in awe upon seeing the end results and very pleased to put it mildly! He was a great guy to work with and would suggest him to anyone that asks, and especially for those who might be a little nervous about the process. read more

I cannot believe that complaint....I have taken my headshots with Jonathan before and I got such great reviews the first time that when I had to get new headshots, I was absolutely happy to go back. Jonathan is wonderful. He is such a sweet person and from the minute you enter his studio, he makes you feel completely comfortable. He is a professional! He also gives you direction which is so helpful, considering not all of us are supermodels. And the prices are great and really affordable! So I have no idea what happened with the person who posted that negative comment but overall both my experiences were great. Please don't let Tamsi N.'s review detour you from using Jonathan Conklin Photography. read more

I would highly recommend Jonathan. I had my headshots taken by him and he is awesome! The price is affordable and with the quality and service, you'll get your money's worth plus more! I don't think you would be able to find a photographer in the area that is reasonable with pricing and the quality is also good. He made me feel at ease and comfortable during the shoot. He is extremely friendly and approachable, so is the stylist, Vesta. He is also great at giving directions on posing, choice of clothing, and such. What's more is he's very good at keeping in touch after the session - returning phone calls, responding to questions via email, etc. I would definitely go back to his studio again. :) read more

We have used Jonathan twice now for our most important photographs, those of our daughter when she was 3 weeks old, then again when she turned 1. He has a wonderful way of directing and, the second time around, followed our adventurous daughter around to get some beautiful, natural shots of her. We also got some lovely family pictures to boot. To top it off, we got the pictures from Jonathan really fast and at an incredible price. I came here to get Jonathan's contact info so we could look into booking a new session and thought that, as we are going for a 3rd session, it was time to write a review. read more

It was my first shoot and I am more than satisfied. I must say he does his work with his 100% efforts and fulfills your expectation. I was little nervous but he tried to keep me relax and I enjoyed it all. Such an adorable work. His studio is at nice place, good lighting and the place is easily approachable in New York. His work is wonderful and he has a nice sense so he identify best look for you.I highly recommend this place because he is very frank and it will help to keep you calm during the shoot and when you leave you will be happy and proud that you choose this place as I am now. read more

I brought my 13 year old daughter to Jonathan for head shots a couple of weeks ago and it was a great experience. Jonathan's studio is small but bright. He asked us to bring a few outfit choices and he helped us decide which would be best for the shoot. Jonathan has a warm and easy going way about him, which put my daughter at ease, and he was very good directing her on the poses. In less than an hour we left the studio with a cd of photos. My daughter had fun doing the shoot and the photos came out amazing. I got so many compliments on them. I highly recommend Jonathan. read more

I had my head shots taken by Jonathan and was super satisfied with the photos! He had a great eye for lighting and poses. He gave great directions before, and during the shoot. As soon as you get to the studio, Jonathan strikes up conversation to make you feel as comfortable before, during and after the shoot which is a great quality because how nervous you are and your comfortability show directly onto your photos. The pricing was competitive and great for how well the photos come out! He sincerely makes sure that you are happy with your photos! You won't be sorry! read more

I hadn't had headshot for business done in 10 years and did a quick Google search of options in Minneapolis. I came across Jonathan Conklin's web site and the lighting and quality of the photos really seemed to stand out against other options. Plus, he's right downtown in the Medical Arts Building so it was easy to get to. Very easy to work with and sent the files both to me and also our Marketing contact who was updating the company web site. I would definitely recommend Jonathan's photography skills and his high level of customer service. read more

I needed a few corporate headshots and a passport photo so I called Jonathan to make an appointment. He was friendly, professional and accommodating. Before the shoot, he discussed with me his approach and what he thought would look best. During the session, he gave excellent guidance and always made me feel at ease. I had my photos on a disc and he had the retouched proofs to me within 48 hours. Oh, and I was very pleased with the results (to say the least). Jonathan is well worth anyone's time. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I absolutely love my new head shots, and I am so glad a friend suggested that I make an appointment with Jonathan. He's such a talented photographer with such a great attitude. I am usually stiff and uncomfortable in front of a camera, but Jonathan is a complete professional, who gave great directions, so it was pretty easy for me to relax. In an hour-long shoot, we got a few different looks with some awesome lighting variations. I left his studio completely satisfied, CD in hand, and had my retouches less than two days later. read more

Jonathan is awesome!! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Jonathan's website when we were doing research for headshot photographers. Not only are the prices affordable, but Jonathan is knowledgable and very friendly. He knows exactly what is needed for your shots and knows how to put your outfits together. He was amazing at managing time and directing the shoot. We are so happy with the way our headshots came out. We are looking forward to working with Jonathan again in the future. Jonathan rocks!!! read more

I had to cut my hair for a role and needed new headshots that were quick and inexpensive. Jonathan has a beautiful studio with natural light. When the shoot was done, he gave me a disk with all of my images, of which I was able to choose four for retouching. This was a much different experience from my last headshots, which cost me four times as much and didn't look enough like me in everyday life to be practical. If you would like to see my shots, go to www.kathleenbrower.com. read more

Fantastic head shots from a great guy. Jonathan is easygoing and fun to work with, gives clear direction, and is quite affordable. In addition to loading all your photos on a CD, he will touch up the ones the ones you choose. Best of all, turnaround time is fast: 24 to 48 hours. The studio is ideal for both business and casual head shots. This is the second time I had photos done by Jonathan and have been pleased with the results both times. Highly recommended for the NYC area! read more