casey j newell is a headshots & portrait photographer based in Nashville

Christian Daschle - A young man with dark hair and light skin, wearing a white dress shirt and a dark tie, sitting on an orange chair against a black background.
Christian Daschle - A young man with dark hair and light skin, wearing a white dress shirt and a dark tie, sitting on an orange chair against a black background.
Jessica Riches - A woman with long dark hair wearing a blazer and white shirt, sitting on an orange sofa with her head resting on her hand, in a room with large green plants and a window, with a table in front holding a book, and a vase with flowers.
Jessica Riches - A woman with long dark hair wearing a blazer and white shirt, sitting on an orange sofa with her head resting on her hand, in a room with large green plants and a window, with a table in front holding a book, and a vase with flowers.
Arfi Lamba - Side profile of a man with black hair, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, outdoors with trees in the background.
Arfi Lamba - Side profile of a man with black hair, wearing a white shirt and a dark jacket, outdoors with trees in the background.
Sophia Cloutier - Woman standing on a wooden stool, laughing, in a photography studio with a plain white background.
Sophia Cloutier - Woman standing on a wooden stool, laughing, in a photography studio with a plain white background.
Jumai Yusuf - A woman with braided hair adjusting her sunglasses outdoors.
Jumai Yusuf - A woman with braided hair adjusting her sunglasses outdoors.
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Logo for amfAR with the tagline 'Making AIDS History' below it.
Black and white illustration of a woman sitting at a table with a cup, handwriting, and a plant, with a framed picture and a shelf in the background.
The Guardian logo with black text on a transparent background.
Black-and-white line drawing of a seated woman in lingerie, with her hand behind her head and one leg crossed over the other.
The word 'DEADLINE' written in black, capital, outlined letters on a transparent background.
Wikipedia logo depicted as a spherical jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces
A grayscale image of the IMDb logo, featuring the letters 'IMDB' in black on a gray rectangular background.
Logo of City Q Now with the slogan "The easy way to stay informed" beneath it.
AmfAR logo with the text 'Making AIDS History' underneath.
A black and white image of a dog curled up and sleeping on a blanket
The Guardian logo in black text with a royal crest above it.
Silhouette of a person reading a book under a lamp.
The word 'DEADLINE' written in bold black capital letters on a white background.
A Wikipedia logo depicted as a spherical shape with puzzle pieces, some missing, and symbols from various languages.
Logo for City Q Now with tagline "The easy way to stay informed"
Black and gray IMDb logo with bold black text on a gray background.

Whatever you do,

A female ballet dancer in a dance studio performing an advanced ballet pose on pointe, with one leg raised high and arms supporting her leg, wearing a flowy beige skirt and ballet slippers, in front of a plain wall with a ballet barre.

…look your best.

My Signature Services

Acting Headshots
Professional Headshots
Senior Portraits
Portraits
Dance Photography

ALSO AVAILABLE FOR:

Dating App Profile Photography

Birthday Parties

Engagement Sessions

Event Photography

Musician Promotional Photography

Pet Portraiture

Family Photos

Boudoir Photography

Maternity Sessions

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Luxury photos.

A woman in a black lace dress sitting on the edge of a kayak in a marina, surrounded by sailboats and yachts, with a blue sky overhead.

Flexible pricing.

A man sitting on a white hospital bed, wearing a cream-colored shirt and beige pants, with a black belt and a wristwatch on his left wrist, in a medical or hospital setting.
A man sitting on a white hospital bed, wearing a cream-colored shirt and beige pants, with a black belt and a wristwatch on his left wrist, in a medical or hospital setting.

SEE YOURSELF LIKE A STAR |

SEE YOURSELF LIKE A STAR |

A woman wearing a black dress with a large, ball gown skirt and a lace corset top, smiling, standing in front of a dark grey background with large white text reading 'amfAR' and smaller text 'Chopard'.
A woman wearing a black dress with a large, ball gown skirt and a lace corset top, smiling, standing in front of a dark grey background with large white text reading 'amfAR' and smaller text 'Chopard'.

See yourself like a star.

Drawing on my experience shooting on the world’s biggest red carpets, I bring the power of high fashion and celebrity culture to you. 

Recent red carpet COVERAGE:
A woman in a strapless red sequined gown standing on a gray carpet in front of a dark background with white text. The woman has long dark hair, wears a necklace, and is posing with one hand on her hip.
Mark
A woman wearing a pink satin gown with an open back, standing on a gray carpet in front of a black backdrop with white text about amfAR and Chopard.
A man in a black tuxedo with a white shirt and black shoes stands on a circular platform at an event, holding glasses. The background displays large white text that reads 'amfAR', with part of the word 'Charity' visible. Shadows of other people are c
Close-up of a man with light skin, brown hair, and a small mustache, wearing a black textured shirt, against a blurred gray background.
A woman in a light blue ballroom gown with feather and bead details, posing on a purple carpet at an amfAR event with a black backdrop featuring the amfAR logo and other event logos.
Woman wearing a long, flowing, rainbow-colored gown at an event with a grey background featuring white text and a black circular logo on the floor.
A woman with wavy brown hair and green eye makeup wearing a black, polka-dot dress with sheer sleeves, posing with her hand on her hip against a backdrop with logos.
A woman with reddish-brown hair, wearing a black dress with a subtle dotted pattern and a black turtleneck, posing in front of a gray backdrop with event logos including Sundance Institute, Utah, Acura, and others.
A man and woman pose together on a purple carpet at the amfAR Gala Cannes event. The man is in a black suit with a floral boutonniere, and the woman wears a black, sequined gown with a deep neckline, feathered hem, and high heels.
A woman with dark hair styled in a bun, wearing gold jewelry and a sheer brown shawl, poses in front of a step-and-repeat backdrop featuring logos for Sundance Now, Sapphire Reserve, Acura, and Utah.
David
A man in a suit and tie making a peace sign with his right hand at a red carpet event with a backdrop featuring various media logos.
Woman with elaborate jewelry and an ornate headpiece, wearing a gold and multicolored patterned fabric, at a red carpet event.
A woman in a white feathered gown and heels standing on a purple carpet in front of a dark backdrop with the words 'amfAR' and 'Chopard' logo, posing for a picture.
Person wearing a black suit and cowboy hat, standing in front of a backdrop with logos, holding a small object in their right hand.
A woman wearing a long, elegant black gown with gold embellishments on the bodice poses on a runway with a gray background. The background features large white text that spells out various words, including 'amfAR,' and a logo on the floor reads 'amfA
A woman in a silver, beaded gown stands on a circular platform with the text "amfAR GALA CANNES." The background features large text that reads "amfAR" and "Chopard."
A woman in a black dress with a deep neckline and slit, standing in front of a gray background with white text that says 'amfAR' and 'Fund'. She is smiling, has long black hair, and is wearing jewelry including a necklace, earrings, and rings.
Anne & Christoph
Woman with black hair wearing a patterned sweater, camouflage pants, black scarf, and black gloves holding a white dog in a black pouch, standing in front of a Sundance Film Festival backdrop.
A man in a black pinstripe tuxedo with a bow tie, standing on a platform labeled 'amfAR' with a dark background and large white text.
Lili & Cooper
Finn
Vincent & Kavita
A person with curly hair wearing a red blazer with gold details and black pants, standing on a circular black floor sticker that says 'amfAR GALA CANNES.' They are in front of a gray background with large white text that includes 'amfAR' and 'Chopard
Ska
Jess
A man with dark hair and beard, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and sneakers, smiling and standing on a circular mat with 'amfAR' written on it, in front of a dark gray background with large partially visible white text and 'Chopard' written in cu
A woman in a black, sequined evening gown with a high slit standing on a circular platform with 'amfAR' written on it, at a gala event in Cannes.
A woman with long, voluminous curly hair dressed in an elegant brown gown with leaf patterns, standing on a circular platform at an event called 'amfAR' during the Cannes Gala. The background is gray with large white letters and the woman is facing f
Anggun standing in front of a gray backdrop with logos including Sundance, Utah, Acura, and others. She is wearing a light-colored satin dress under a gold patterned blazer with black leather sleeves, looking at the camera with a serious expression.
Jordan Barrett, wearing purple sunglasses, a dark suit, and black shoes, standing on an amfAR sponsored platform at a gala event in Cannes.
Hsia
Nina Kiri looking over her shoulder and smiling slightly. She is wearing a black top and matching black pants, with diamond stud earrings. The background is a blurred promotional or event backdrop with logos and text.
Chris Bogaert with dark curly hair wearing yellow-tinted glasses, a denim jacket, pink shiny flared pants, and leopard print shoes posing in front of a dark background with the words 'amfAR' and 'Chopard' displayed.
Shuzo Ohira with dark hair and sunglasses, wearing a checkered blazer and black wide-leg pants, standing against a dark backdrop with large white text reading 'amfAR' and a logo on the floor.
Adam DiMarco with dark, curly hair and a faint mustache stands in front of a backdrop with logos and text, including Sundance, Acura, and Utah. He is wearing a dark zip-up jacket and a white shirt, smiling slightly.
Lizzo in a striking blue gown with a long train, adorned with jewelry, standing in front of a grey backdrop with the text 'amfAR' and 'Chopard' on it.

Are you ready to stand out?

A young man sitting on an upholstered armchair placed in a shallow river, with a vase of flowers beside him, in a forest setting. 
Discounts available for young professionals
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  • Sammie Gaynor - A woman practicing yoga outdoors under a large tree during the daytime, standing on a yoga mat, balancing in a tree pose with hands together in a prayer position.

    He really understood the vision that I had for my photoshoot and was able to get all the angles and poses that I wanted plus a few extra! The process of the shoot itself went really smoothly and I felt like we were able to cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time. The creativity in shooting and editing was absolutely unmatched and I’m so happy with how my photos came out!

    SAMMIE

  • Minette Martin - Close-up portrait of a woman with long wavy hair and blue eyes, wearing a gold necklace, looking directly at the camera.

    From the very beginning, he guided me through every detail — helping choose outfits, refine the styling, find the perfect location, and even showing me poses that felt natural and confident. The whole experience felt effortless, creative, and fun — and the final photos captured me perfectly.

    MINETTE

  • Jessica Riches - A woman in a black leather coat, black dress, and black shoes is smiling and jumping in front of white flowering bushes and green foliage.

    I highly recommend Casey for capturing the version of you that you want people to see. No one has ever taken a photo of me actually smiling that I like before! And now I have lots of pictures for my press, website, and applications.

    JESSICA

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Perfect for:

Graduates

Professionals

Dancers

Actors

Creatives

Families

Musicians

Bands

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Casey j newell photographer
Young man smiling, wearing a white shirt and black pants, with a Sundance Film Festival badge hanging around his neck, standing in front of a backdrop with logos including Utah, Acura, and Sundance.

NASHVILLE ROOTS

WORLD-CLASS

PHOTOGRAPHY

With a photography background steeped in fashion, red carpets, and A-lister portraiture across Cannes, New York, London, Barcelona and Nashville, I understand what it takes to make people look and feel extraordinary.

I specialize in empowering everyday people to step in front of the camera with the confidence of their favorite stars.

About Me
About Me

Beautiful images

A woman with black hair wearing yellow-tinted sunglasses and a green fuzzy sweater.
A smiling middle-aged man with a beard and short hair, wearing a dark suit, blue shirt, and patterned tie, standing outdoors on a grassy field with trees in the background on a cloudy day.
Haley Robbins - Close-up of a young woman with long red hair, green eyes, and fair skin, wearing a gray blazer.

Beautiful people.

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Headshots

Facecard accepted.

I offer semiannual single-setup headshot days with reduced rates. Pay-what-you-can spots available.

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