Abel V. Riojas is a commercial and editorial portrait photographer based in Mission, Texas, photographing people, brands and events across McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley.
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About
I photograph people where they work and live — executives, founders, firefighters, physicians, ranchers — with natural light and as little fuss as possible.
I started in video in 1993, spent years in broadcast news at KGBT, and have been a full-time commercial photographer since 2011. Sessions are in English or Spanish.
Based in Mission, I work throughout McAllen, Edinburg, Harlingen, Brownsville and across Texas, on location or by appointment. Recent clients include Driscoll Children’s Hospital, Primark, Daiso, UTRGV, Easterseals RGV and the Mission Chamber of Commerce.
Kind words
“When you have an event of over 2,000 people in attendance, it’s easy to miss all the faces and other moments of the event, but Abel provides that through his photos. Abel is very talented, easy to work with and you can tell by his work that he is dedicated to providing you the highest quality photographs.”
RGV Down Syndrome Association · Google review
“Abel is simply amazing and a true professional. He made me feel at ease and like a rock star. My headshots look amazing. (This coming from someone that doesn’t like his photos taken!!)”
Joe Louis Sanchez · Google review
Services
Professional headshots
Executive, staff and team headshots in studio or at your office, with live image review.
From $275
Portrait photography
Executive, editorial and environmental portraits for founders, attorneys, physicians and leaders.
Custom quote
Commercial photography
People, places and products for your website, marketing and advertising.
Custom quote
Questions
How much does a professional headshot cost in McAllen?
Individual studio headshot sessions start at $275 per person and on-location headshots at your workplace start at $300 per person. Each includes one professionally retouched image; additional finished images are $75. Company headshot days are custom quoted.
How much does event photography cost?
Event coverage starts at $600 for the first two hours, with additional coverage at $300 per hour. Travel and tax are confirmed in your quote.
Which areas do you serve?
I’m based in Mission, Texas and photograph throughout McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Weslaco, Harlingen, Brownsville and the rest of the Rio Grande Valley, with travel across Texas available.
How soon will I receive my photos?
Finished headshots are ready within 3–4 business days after you select your images. Twelve-hour rush delivery is available Monday through Friday.
Can you photograph our whole team at our office?
Yes. I bring the lighting and live image review to your workplace and plan a schedule that keeps everyone moving, with consistent lighting across every headshot.
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