Natural & Professional Portraits in Reno, Carson City, & Lake Tahoe
Personal Branding • Modeling & Acting Agencies • Corporate • Lifestyle Portraits
Get professional photos that actually feel like you. Whether you need a headshot for work, a new profile photo, or lifestyle portraits for your brand or portfolio, I’ll guide you through a relaxed shoot designed to bring out your personality so you can walk away with images that look natural, confident, and authentic.
Location options include my Carson City studio, outdoor location shoots, or indoor on-location calls with a portable studio setup. Serving Reno, Carson City, Incline Village, Truckee, and surrounding areas.






















Daniel V - Agency Portraits
“Highly skilled and professional! Not only we got a lot done in an hour, John went over the hour to make sure I got what I wanted. He is also highly attentive during and after the process. Communication with him is easy and comfortable. Overall, the best experience I have ever had with a photographer. Thank you.”
Olena N - Modeling Experience
“I’ve worked with John twice already, and both times were absolutely amazing experiences. He has a fantastic eye and pays attention to even the smallest details — things I wouldn’t have even noticed myself! John easily recreates the reference shots I found online but always adds his own creative touch, making the final photos even better than I imagined.
I also have to mention the studio — it’s super comfortable, cozy, and even has Wi-Fi, which is a nice bonus.
I highly recommend John to anyone who wants to feel like a real model. And let’s be honest — black and white photography is timeless. It’s pure, classic beauty.”
Marjorie F - Lifestyle Event
“Hire this guy! John came all the way down to NAS Fallon to capture some special moments for my husband’s FINI flight. We wanted to commemorate this special end of an era with his best squad mates and John was the right choice. The price was right and he worked quickly to process our photos just how we needed them.”
Portrait Services
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Headshots
Sessions up to one hour include two professionally retouched photos from your private online gallery. Additional photos/prints available as extra. $150.
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Individual Portraits
Sessions up to two hours include three professionally retouched photos from your private online gallery. Additional photos/prints available as extra. $280.
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Lifestyle Photography
Session length and location as needed to adequately tell your story, anywhere in the greater Reno/Tahoe area. Starting at $360.
About John
I grew up in Lake Tahoe and northern Nevada and couldn’t imagine a better place to return to after ten years in the Air Force.
Documentary storytelling is my photography passion, and I’ve worked with several nonprofits and NGOs throughout the world since 2012.
I incorporate this documentary mindset to also tell your story, whether that’s shadowing you as you participate in your favorite activities, or revealing who you are in the studio.
At home and in between documentary trips, I'm a volunteer divemaster for Clean Up The Lake and fly for the Civil Air Patrol. I also teach photography lessons both in-person and online. Favorite activities include backpacking, hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing.
FAQs
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I apologize that I won’t be able to serve your request for these types of photography. I’m currently only offering services for individual portraits.
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Good question!
Headshots generally frame the head & shoulders. They're fairly standard, but we can still adjust the style of the photo for some unique looks, depending on your intended use - usually for corporate, business, or branding.
Portraits will be of all different lengths and will also include headshots. Portraits give us much more creative freedom, allowing us to work with more themes if that's what you want to do. These are usually for modeling/acting agencies or if you want more than a simple headshot.
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I have a large studio space in Carson City that’s perfect for headshots and portraits.
However, I also have a mobile setup that I can travel with. I can come to your office, home, or outdoor location that suits your wishes.
Travel is included for locations between Tahoe City, Truckee, Incline Village, Reno, Carson City, and Gardnerville. I’m available to travel outside of those areas for an additional travel fee.
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Headshots: One hour + 2 retouched photos - $150
Portraits: Two hours + 3 retouched photos - $280
Lifestyle: As coordinatedIn addition to your personalized photoshoot, different styles, a wardrobe change, and an in-session photo review, you'll also get your own password-protected online gallery.
All of the photos you see in your gallery will be the ones we chose at the end of the session, plus a few others I chose, with some light retouching.
All you need to do is tell me which 2 (headshots) or 3 (portraits) photos are your favorites, and I'll do some extra retouching on those photos, like fixing stray hairs and removing blemishes, and deliver the high-resolution files.
Want more? No problem, select the photos you want me to retouch in your private gallery. These can be purchased extra. This keeps your initial fees low and risk-free, with options after the shoot to upgrade.
• 1-4 additional photos: $30/each
• 5-9 additional photos: $20/each
• 10-19 additional photos: $15/each
• 20+ additional photos: $10/eachYou may also purchase various types of prints directly from the gallery from one of my vendors.
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You can use the links in the Services section to check my availability, or email me with special requests outside of those available times.
All sessions are scheduled online, but you can always call/email me with questions first.
When you see a date & time that works for you, you may reserve that spot with the deposit, refundable only outside of 24 hours prior to the session. The remainder will be collected at the end of the session. Cash and all major credit cards accepted.
Try to allow some time between the session and your next commitment so you're not feeling rushed - that will show in the photos! As mentioned previously, we're going to take our time so you're looking as natural as possible.
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Hair & makeup is not provided, though I can bring in a stylist if you need one. Please let me know during scheduling, and what your budget is for a stylist.
Let’s Work Together!
mail@peltiermediallc.com
(530) 318-3302
3188 Carmine St, Unit B
Carson City, NV 89706