Corporate headshots: Who needs Them & what to look for

What Are Corporate Headshots?

Corporate headshots are key to establishing a professional identity within the corporate world. They convey authority and reliability, making them essential for company websites, annual reports, and professional networking sites like LinkedIn. These images represent corporate leadership and team members, projecting competence and readiness to engage in professional activities.

A successful corporate headshot combines formal business attire with a poised and approachable expression. This helps build trust and respect among colleagues, stakeholders, and clients, while reinforcing a strong image of professionalism and commitment. A well-crafted headshot that accurately reflects your professional demeanor can greatly enhance your credibility and support your professional relationships.

On this page are some examples of corporate headshots and my full portfolio has more.

Who Needs Corporate Headshots?

Everyone in a company, from executives to new hires, needs a corporate headshot. These photos are vital for conveying professionalism and unity in the corporate environment. I’m referring to individual headshots, not group photos.

Corporate headshots are often used in company directories, internal communications, LinkedIn profiles, annual reports, and marketing materials. For everyone from CEOs to team members, a polished headshot helps establish credibility, supports personal branding, and aligns with the company’s brand identity, making them indispensable tools for personal and corporate success.

What Should I Look For In An Corporate Headshot Photographer?

When selecting a corporate headshot photographer, it’s crucial to choose someone with specific experience in corporate photography who understands the subtleties of capturing professional, polished images that reflect the company. The photographer should have a portfolio demonstrating their ability to produce consistent, high-quality images that convey confidence and professionalism. Look for someone who can manage shoots for multiple individuals efficiently while maintaining a standard of quality across all photos. This ensures that each headshot aligns with corporate branding and meets the professional standards expected in a corporate setting.

You also need to ensure you are getting a completely custom headshot and the photographer understands your personality, brand and what it is you want your corporate headshots to convey.

More than anything, closely examine the photographer's work. Look for a photographer whose work is outstanding and clearly better. Saving on an inexpensive photographer is not wise when your professional image is at stake.

HOW SHOULD MY Corporate HEADSHOTS LOOK?

As photographer who specializes in corporate headshots, I understand the importance of a headshot that not only looks professional but also conveys your employee’s unique personality and style. It's essential that the headshots reflect who they are, making it a powerful tool in communicating your company’s brand along with the unique personalities of all your employees.

Your corporate headshot should embody the professional integrity and ethos of your company while highlighting your personal strengths as a team member or leader. It’s crucial that this portrait not only conveys professionalism but also captures the unique attributes you bring to your corporate role. Lighting should be precise to flatter your features but also allow for some creative nuances that can underscore your dynamic approach to business challenges. Your attire should be carefully selected to reflect both the corporate culture and your individual style, ensuring it communicates confidence and approachability. Overall, your corporate headshot should be a polished and distinctive representation, designed to make a strong and authentic impression within the professional community and beyond.

I take the time to get to know your company’s brand, and what you want to communicate through your corporate image. Together, we will determine the best look that suits your company’s personality and style, creating custom corporate headshots tailored to meet your specific needs

Having said that, if you have an existing look that needs to be matched, I can do that as well.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR MY HEADSHOTS?

In the corporate world, headshots should communicate professionalism and cohesion with your company’s branding. Standard attire usually includes business suits, conservative dresses, and crisp shirts, utilizing classic colors like blues, grays, and blacks to project a formal and trustworthy image. To distinguish your headshot, infuse elements of your personal style that resonate with your professional role. This could be a custom-tailored jacket, an elegant tie or scarf with a pop of color, or sophisticated accessories that speak to your individuality. While the typical corporate look is formal, don’t hesitate to experiment with smart-casual alternatives, like a premium knit sweater or a stylish, yet understated top, especially if it complements your company’s modern and innovative ethos. By carefully blending traditional professionalism with your unique style, your corporate headshot can stand out, demonstrating both your commitment to the role and your personal flair.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE S72?

Custom: My corporate headshots are completely customized to your corporate brand and identity. There are no pre-set lighting/studio setups like most photographers use with their clients. The look and style is completely up to you or we can work together to find a look that works best for you.

Experience: With experience photographing thousands in every industry and style, I can achieve great results for you as well.

Quality: You will not find a better corporate headshot photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area (or anywhere in my opinion). The quality of my work speaks for itself. I pay close attention to details and quality throughout the process from lighting all the way to retouching the final images. I have more 5 star reviews than any other headshot photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than 500 (at the time of this writing) across Yelp, Google, and Facebook.

Ease: For many, having their picture taken is a unpleasant experience. I make it a seamless and pain-free process from start to finish.

No Risk: Booking is risk free with my 100% money back guarantee on individual sessions.

You know What You’re Getting: At S72, you're working with me directly. Other studios employ several photographers, making it uncertain who will take your photos. All the photos on my website are mine, and I’ll be the one capturing your images.

HOW MUCH SHOULD HEADSHOTS COST?

As with anything you tend to get what you pay for and corporate headshots are no different.

Your corporate headshots are often the first impression people will get about your company so you need to make it a good one. The difference in price between high end custom corporate headshots and cheap ones is pennies a day over the life of the headshot. Your brand and image are worth far more than that.

Corporate Headshots aren’t something you make or earn money back on so it may be hard to put a dollar value on them. For some, this makes it easy to think they should just get the cheapest “decent” corporate headshot they can find. Most people underestimate what a quality headshot costs so they don’t budget appropriately when looking for a photographer. A lower priced corporate headshot photographer is typically lower priced for a reason.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, you’ll encounter a vast range of headshot prices and an even greater range of quality. Choose a photographer whose work stands out and offers a custom headshot that reflects your style and brand, investing in yourself, your business, or your company.

My headshots are markedly superior in quality. Compare them with others, and you’ll see why. Now is a great time to update your image. You can contact me using the form below to discuss how I can help with a custom headshot, or book directly by clicking the “book now” button in the upper right corner.