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Professional Headshots & Brand Photography That Build Authority.

Executive portraits, corporate headshots, brand and commercial photography for people and companies who want to look as powerful as the work they do.

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A creative director with a camera.

After more than 20 years working as an advertising writer and creative director, creating award-winning TV commercials for some of the world’s biggest brands at some of the biggest agencies, I returned to a lifelong passion: photography.

I opened my studio in 2016 and have since photographed thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, TV personalities, professional athletes, influencers and creative teams, while helping companies and brands bring their stories to life through photography that builds authority, trust and presence.

Today, I bring both sides of that experience to every shoot: the eye of a photographer and the thinking of a creative director. I understand the bigger picture, (no pun intended) and that story your photos need to tell is trying to say, who it needs to reach and what the images ultimately need to do.

Whether it’s one executive portrait, a company-wide headshot program or a complete library of photography for a new website or campaign, I approach it the same way: understand the idea, bring out the best in the people in front of my camera, and create images with a purpose.

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A collage with nine black and white headshots of men and women in business attire, arranged in a 3x3 grid with orange borders. The center square displays the logo 'Ford Marrin' in gray and orange.

For Companies

Headshots for teams large or small, at our Maplewood, NJ studio or at your offices in NJ, NYC, or anywhere across the globe.

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A woman with long red hair, wearing a dark blazer with gold star pattern, a lavender shirt and scarf, sitting against a dark background.

For You

Individual headshots, personal branding, acting and modeling shoots thoughtfully planned to bring your unique brand story to life.

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For brands

With 20+ years writing award-winning
TV commercials, I can bring your
ad campaign to life through photography.

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Clios Hall of Fame  ·  Cannes Lions  ·  One Show
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Young woman sitting on a chair in a backstage dressing room, wearing boxing gloves, white athletic shorts, and a white tank top, looking at herself in the mirror with vanity lights.
A man dressed in a suit and tie playing a grand piano. He is smiling and looking up with a window in the background.
A black and white photo of a man in a suit with a tie, smiling and adjusting his tie with one hand and holding the bottom of his suit jacket with the other.
A woman in a strapless black dress with decorative fringe detail, smiling and posing in a colorful art studio with painted shelves and a graffiti-style painting in the background.
A woman with shoulder-length dark hair wearing a black blazer and a red top with a bow knot, standing indoors with sunlight shining in from behind.
A woman with red hair wearing a colorful butterfly-patterned suit sitting on a high chair against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a young woman with short curly hair, wearing a black off-the-shoulder top and high-waisted jeans, with one hand resting on her waist.
An older man with a gray beard and glasses, wearing a dark blue sweater and a light blue collared shirt, standing with his arms crossed, looking to his left against a dark background.
A woman sitting on a yellow couch, wearing a straw hat, holding a smartphone in one hand and glasses in the other, smiling and looking to the side.
Cover page of a report with a woman in black against a black background, surrounded by images of a drone, a robotic arm, a plant, and electronic components. Text reads, 'If everyone knows it, it’s not an advantage.'
A smiling woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a brown dress with puffy sleeves and a pleated skirt, standing against a brown background.
A woman with medium skin tone, long black hair, and a bright smile, looking to her left. She is wearing a red dress with a white pattern, gold jewelry, and a black bracelet. She is resting her chin on her right hand, with her left hand on her knee, a
A woman dressed in a white tennis outfit holding a tennis ball and racket, standing in front of a tall office building against a blue sky.
A woman in a black dress with dark hair posing confidently in front of a light blue background, with a white line drawing of an eagle behind her and the text 'Novidea CRM Hunt Leads Like No Other' in white and red.
A young woman with curly hair, wearing a light blue shirt and black shorts, sitting on a stool in a room with a wooden counter and colorful decorative bottles in the background, smiling at the camera.
A woman with dark hair styled in natural curls tied in a high bun, wearing a sleeveless red-orange top, sitting on a red couch, smiling and looking to the side in an indoor setting with plants in the background.
Portrait of a middle-aged man in a dark suit with a blue tie, sitting in front of a warm-toned wooden background.
A man with gray hair and a beard smiling while sitting on a green upholstered armchair in a room with large windows, with a stuffed bear mounted on the wall behind him.
A woman with short, curly hair sitting on a wooden block, wearing colorful striped high-heeled boots and a denim dress with puffed sleeves, smiling and laughing.
A woman in a tan leather jacket and white pants smiling and dancing against a brown wall.
Smiling woman in floral outfit outdoors at sunset
A woman with red hair and blue eyes wearing a sleeveless black dress, standing indoors with a neutral expression, tattoos on her arms, and a nose piercing.
A man playing an acoustic guitar with a rainbow-colored light beam crossing his face.
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a black dress with a decorative knot on the collar, stands with her arms crossed and is smiling. She is indoors, with a colorful cityscape visible through the window behind her.
A woman dressed in a white suit and maroon top, smiling and touching her neck, standing against a plain white background.
Multiple electronic devices displaying a personal website for Dana Codispoti, a personal crisis coach. The website features a photo of Dana in a pink top and text saying, "Navigate the unthinkable like a boss." The devices are a desktop monitor, laptop, tablet, and smartphone, all set against a pink background.

Marketing, messaging, Web Design, & more.

Beyond photography, I also run VC-5, where I serve as a fractional creative director for expert-led businesses. Whether you're building a brand from scratch or your current one isn't showing up like the expert you are, my process brings your messaging, marketing, and design together so you become the no-brainer choice for your ideal clients. Learn more at vc5agency.com

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150+ FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON GOOGLE

  • "Lee Seidenberg's work is exceptional. Not only is he a total pro, he's also a true artist able to capture 'the moment.' I've worked with a lot of photographers including Annie Leibovitz and Lee captured my essence equally as well as Ms. Leibovitz."

    Tricia Brouk · Speaker & Author · TEDx Director

  • "Best headshot experience OF MY LIFE! I am a stage actor with extreme camera shyness, and Lee had this AMAZING way of putting me at ease, completely getting me out of my head, and allowing me to be myself, to actually have fun."

    Rebecca Teran · Stage Actor

  • "This is our second time using Lee for our office headshots. He is nothing short of amazing!"

    Alexis T

  • HIRE LEE! I've done several photoshoots before, but Lee captured my personality in an entirely new way."

    Melody Wilding

  • "Once again, Lee delivered a top notch corporate head shots session. Pleasure to work with and such an artist!"

    Catherine Anderson

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Food & Faces Studio is the home to Robin & Sue Food Photography and Styling and Lee Seidenberg Portrait Photography. We photograph Food and Faces!

Our studio is located in the heart of Maplewood, NJ. Our 1,800 sq. ft. studio is available for rent for your photoshoot, production, workshop, class, or event.

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