Austin Editorial & Corporate Portraits

Visual Storytelling for Modern Leaders and Innovators.

In a world driven by first impressions, a standard headshot is no longer enough. To stand out in the Austin market, your visual presence needs to convey more than just a face—it needs to convey character, capability, and command.

I specialize in Editorial Corporate Portraiture that bridges the gap between professional requirement and artistic narrative. Whether it’s for a high-stakes board room, a feature in a business publication, or a personal brand refresh, I create images that look like they belong on the cover of Forbes or Fast Company.

Editorial portrait of an Austin executive by Tico Mendoza Studios
A woman with blonde hair and light skin standing with arms crossed in front of a colorful mural.
Photography by Tico Mendoza
Photography by Tico Mendoza
A woman standing outdoors in front of a colorful mural, smiling, wearing a brown blazer, black top, and jeans, with others walking in the background on a bright day.
Headshot of a woman in her mid-twenties with short dark brown hair, wearing a yellow cardigan and black top, sitting on a red couch with a neutral gray background. She is looking directly at the camera with a confident smile.
A woman sitting cross-legged on the floor surrounded by music equipment, including a guitar, a keyboard controller, a midi pad controller, and headphones, with neon lights in the background.
A man in a light blue dress shirt standing in front of abstract ceiling lights in a modern space.
Two men posing in front of a black background; one is sitting on a stool wearing a light blue button-up shirt, beige pants, brown boots, a hat, and has tattoos. The other is standing, wearing a dark brown blazer, black t-shirt, gray pants, white sneakers, glasses, and a cap.
A man with gray hair standing on a pier or dock with arms crossed, looking at the water or horizon under a partly cloudy sky.

Why Editorial?

Traditional corporate photography can feel stiff and impersonal. My editorial approach focuses on:

Environmental Context

Using your space—whether it’s a modern office or an industrial studio—to tell your professional story.

Authentic Direction

Working with you to capture natural, confident expressions that feel earned, not forced.

A confident man in a blue suit standing outside in an urban area with modern buildings in the background.

Creating depth, dimension, and atmosphere beyond flat, standard headshot lighting to reflect your professional identity.

Intentional Lighting

A woman with long blonde hair wearing a black dress with white polka dots sits on a bright red chair in a colorful room with artwork and posters on the walls.

Who I Work With

Executive Leadership
Crafting a presence of authority for CEOs and Founders.

Creative Professionals
Tailoring images for architects, designers, and consultants who need a refined edge.

A woman with light brown wavy hair, smiling, is standing on a baseball field during the daytime, wearing a blue jacket and black shirt, with a baseball in the air near her left hand.

Corporate Teams
Providing a cohesive, high-end look for your entire staff that strengthens the brand’s visual identity.

Public Figures & Speakers
Creating the key art needed for book covers, press releases, and global stages.

Cover of a magazine titled 'Top 100 Innovators and Entrepreneurs,' featuring a smiling woman in a blue jacket juggling a baseball on a sports field.
Magazine open to an interview article with a young man in a blue shirt smiling in front of a large stone building. Hands holding the magazine are visible, and the person is wearing a white watch.
A woman in black hijab and dress, wearing glasses and a smartwatch, standing in an empty auditorium with a stage and rows of seats.
A confident woman outdoors with crossed arms, wearing a black blazer and blue top, smiling at the camera. Behind her is a stone wall and grassy area.
A young man in a light blue dress shirt and dark blue pants standing outdoors in front of an arched architectural structure, smiling and looking at the camera.
A person holding an open magazine showing an article with a photograph of a woman wearing hijab and glasses in an auditorium and the article discusses making science accessible. The woman in the photo is identified as Eman Alasadi, a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry.
Person holding an open magazine or book with a photo of an elderly man standing in a lush garden or field with yellow flowers.
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