Macbeth Photography

5 Stars for a photographer who makes you feel comfortable and can get even the most photo-​awkward person (coughcough~me~cough) to love their new headshot!
I saw the Macbeth Photography station at Florida Blog Con and since I’d heard great things about them and seen their headshots around town I decided to take a turn. Let’s be honest– the fact that I had taken the time to doll myself up for the conference was also a deciding factor…
It was a quick shoot but as soon as I sat down that familiar, awkward sensation filled my body. Oh boy– I was going to waste some money on these because I look like a mouse caught in headlights (a mouse seems more appropriate than a deer…). Luckily Jim started giving me some direction right away and before I knew it he had captured a great set of images.
The image I chose looked effortless, but what you don’t see in that picture is the lighting set-​up as well as the hostage negotiation it took to get me to look relaxed and natural. A lot of work goes in to those great shots you see on everyone’s websites and LinkedIn profiles around town and if you find yourself thinking «Dang, that’s a great picture!» there’s a great chance Macbeth Photography is behind it.
Pro-​tip: Macbeth Photography hosts a First Friday photo experience every month with different themed backdrops every time. I’ve had the chance to go and not only are the backdrops FABULOUS, but his team is also incredibly warm and immediately puts you at ease. Plus– their downtown location (in the Kres building off Orange Ave) is pretty perfect and even boasts some life-​sized Star Wars figures.

The first Friday photo experience is a must for anyone who needs a quick refresh for their online profiles. Jim and his assistants are fun, fresh, and have a great sense of quickly capturing your best shot. The themes make it a ton of fun and you never get a plain Jane photo out of it. Usually it’s hard to pick your favorite!

Fantastic. Clearly they love their work and it shows in the quality and customer service. Absolutely worth your time.

Jim is an Orlando icon. Great work, great man, and great friend. We always enjoy working together and dropping in for First Friday head shots. He and his team should be the first choice for any photo shoot!

Really can’t say enough about Jim Hobart & Macbeth. We needed fresh headshots for our staff. We had an idea of what we wanted, but needed a talented photographer to execute that. Jim brought his equipment to our office, eliminating the need for our staff to have to travel. One by one, he took the photos that were exactly what we envisioned … only better.
Service is great, the talent is undeniable and the prices were completely fair. Don’t look anywhere else!

Jim Hobart at Macbeth Photography makes me look like a supermodel! I’ve had headshots taken there two different times, and Jim’s also taken photos at many events that I’ve attended. He is an amazing photographer. Unassuming and fun, he’s so easy to work with and always makes me laugh. Macbeth usually uses Nicole Dupre, Empress of the Epidermis, for makeup, and she does an incredible job transforming people into their most beautiful selves. I would recommend Macbeth Photography wholeheartedly to anyone needing a professional photographer for any reason!

Jim Hobart and his team at Macbeth Photography are top notch. I’ve been a part of numerous shoots at his studio and have received fabulous photos.
Their office is located in downtown Orlando and has a very professional vibe. Jim hosts First Friday Foto events each month and is great in creating a fun atmosphere to make you feel at ease.
Macbeth Photography = Great people, quality work, and endless creativity.
Absolutely five stars.

I recently used Macbeth Photography for my daughter’s undergraduate portraits and I couldn’t be happier with the results.
Jim has a unique talent for bringing out a subject’s personality in photos. In my daughter’s case, Jim captured not only her serious «history major» side, but also her sassy humor and beauty. As a mom, I looked at the photos and saw all the sides of my little girl captured on «film» forever. Wow, what a gift THAT is!
All of our friends love the photos and ask «where did you have those done?‘
Jim arranged for a professional makeup artist (Nicole Dupre) to meet us in the studio before the shoot. Her work brought out my daughter’s features without looking «done up.» Again, a credit to the professional services offered by Macbeth Photography.
I have also used Macbeth Photography for aerial photos of real estate, including individual homes and full-​scale development projects. The quality impressed my clients and his service was prompt and professional.
I highly recommended Jim and his team for your photography needs!

Macbeth Photography is an amazingly diverse business, successfully doing professional /​executive portraits, commercial /​retail /​construction /​architectural and event photography, even aerial photos (the owner is also a pilot). For portraits, you can visit their studio or have them come out to your office to shoot your whole staff.
I’ve used Macbeth to photograph commercial retail properties and Jim was amazing to work with and provided great results. He knew exactly the right questions to ask and listened to my needs. Jim has the advanced technical knowledge of all aspects of photography but also possesses a keen artistic eye for giving his work a special look. The turn-​around time on getting the photos was amazing too — very important when you’re working in real estate and have clients to please.
I have also had portraits taken by Jim at Macbeth Photography and I couldn’t have had a better experience. My husband is completely against «staged» photos, but Jim was able to get so many amazing shots of him smiling naturally and looking great. I loved using my photo as my Facebook profile photo, but almost a year later, I think I’m going to need to revisit Macbeth’s studio for a newer shot that more accurately represents how I look today. We didn’t know it at the time, but our photos were taken when I was 4 days pregnant. Now that we have a little girl, I’d love to come in for a family portrait.
I highly recommend Macbeth Photography for any of their lines of business. They have lots of examples of their work on their website. Check them out on Facebook to learn more about their «First Friday Photos» where they do screen-​resolution portraits to use in social networking for an amazing price.