FAQ:
HEAD SHOTS + PORTRAITS
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With 10+ years of experience photographing corporate headshots, I offer my clients the following:
1. I deliver FINISHED images in minutes.
Thanks to the power of technology, I’m able to photograph, retouch and deliver images to your guests within minutes. This provides a “wow” factor to your guests, and saves your team from the admin time normally required to review and distribute the images.2. I handle all of the scheduling so you don’t have to
Your guests will be able to use an online scheduler (or on-site QR code) to schedule themselves when it’s convenient. No more juggling multiple calendars. Each participant will also get a friendly email reminder, and the ability to cancel/reschedule if needed.3. Privacy for your guest + team
Headshots are delivered directly to each subject in a private gallery just for that individual. Guests love the privacy this offers.3. Branding + Marketing opportunities for your company
Image galleries are branded with your company logo. Our clients love the extra branding visibility this offers at their events.4. Lead Generation
We're able to collect guest names, titles, company names, telephone numbers, etc and share this information with your company for post-event communication and marketing.5. Self-serve Beauty Station
To help guests look their best, we include a small station with a mirror, disposable combs, oil blotting sheets, hair spray, dry shampoo, eyeglass lens cleaner, bobby pins, hair ties, etc. A dedicated Hair & Make Up Artist is also available for additional fee.6. The photos will look and feel like YOU
My approach is to create images that look and feel like you - just on a REALLY good day. No overly retouched skin, fake smiles or stiff posing. After your session, images receive very light, natural retouching. We include things like stray hairs, shine on face, eyeglass reflections, and minor skin blemish removal to help your guests look their best.7. I make people look professional and polished.
Good corporate headshot photography is more than just clicking the shutter; it is knowing how to capture flattering angles, beautiful lighting, great expressions, natural body language.8. The experience is relaxed and FUN!
My presence is upbeat and friendly, and I coach each guest with their posing and expression. I also provide a Tips for a Great Headshot PDF before the big day to help your guests look their best. Guests consistently report that working with my team is a fun and easy experience.9. I am reliable and organized.
From responsive email communication and thorough pre-event planning to generating COIs and delivering high quality images on deadline (or sooner), I’m able to reduce stress for my clients.10. I am professional.
I dress in business casual (or nicer) and will always treat your team with respect and kindness. I have a special talent to connect with people across all ages, backgrounds, and job titles, while making the experience fun and easy.11. I know what corporate teams actually need.
I don’t just take nice photos, but I provide images you can actually use for multiple channels: company websites, LinkedIn, PR, pitch decks, newsletters, internal comms, and recruiting. I think about the end use of the photos BEFORE I ever click the shutter. We’ll work together on these important details, so that I’m able to deliver images your team will love.12. I understand brand reputation.
My goal is to create images that align with your company’s brand. I carefully consider things like location, background, lighting, wardrobe, expression and posing when designing the best approach for your headshots. -
We offer backdrops in many colors. You may also choose to use the interior of your office location as a backdrop.
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Yes. We need a space of about 10’x15’ to set up our equipment (lights, stands, tripod, backdrop, posing stool, etc). Don’t have a dedicated space to capture headshots? Consider using a conference room, exercise/nursing area, or lobby. For clients who prefer their headshots be captured outdoors, we need access to open shade in a secure area to provide safety to our team and your guests. *Due to the increase in theft/violent crime against photographers in the Bay Area, we will consider outdoor photography projects on a case-by-case basis.
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Yes, we have a photography studio located in San Francisco’s SoMa district near 5th and Harrison.
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The amount of time we spend on a corporate headshot depends on a few variables: headcount, time frame, and client preference. The more time we have per person, the more options of expression and posing the subject will have to choose from.
Most Corporate Headshot Days schedule employees in 15 minute increments where we have 5 minutes to prep, 5 minutes to photograph, and 5 minutes to select the final image.
For Corporate Headshot Days at conferences or large new hire events, we can photograph up to 30 people per hour. This increased volume provides fewer images to select from and does not include vanity retouching.
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We work with your Office Manager to create a schedule for the day. You are then responsible for managing time slots for each headshot subject in advance. We recommend using either Acuity Scheduling or Google Docs.
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Check out our “Tips for a Great Headshot” page for all the details including outfits, hair and makeup. Make up artists can be provided on request for an additional fee.
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Our studio and on-location sessions offer a “Primp Station” which is a self-serve selection of grooming items, such as a mirror, hair spray, dry shampoo, combs, make up remover, oil blotting sheets, eye glass cleaner, hair ties, and bobby pins. We can also add a hair & makeup artist or stylist to your session on request for an additional fee.
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When time allows, we will review your headshot images with you right after being photographed and you will make your selection before you leave your session. In cases where this is not an option or preferable, low resolution, watermarked proofs will be available online within 48 hours for your review. You will have 3 business days to select your final headshot image(s). If final selections are not made within that timeframe, the photographer will make the selections for the client.
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This depends on the package you’ve chosen. Typically, anywhere from 1-3 headshot images per person. Additional digital images may be purchased. Pricing is $150 for one image, $125 each for two images, and $100 each for 3 or more images.
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Full-resolution retouched images are delivered within 5 business days after receiving your image selections. Faster delivery times are available with a RUSH fee.
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Light digital refinements are included with all headshots at no extra cost, and include contrast, color, sharpness, saturation, exposure and brightness. Some headshot packages also include light skin softening, minor teeth whitening, and minor blemish removal.
Advanced cosmetic retouching is available for an additional investment. Advanced retouching includes: removal of reflections from eyeglass lenses, lightening shadows under eyes, softening wrinkles, whitening teeth, removing stray hairs, removing lint from shirts, correction of deep wrinkles and sagging skin, double chins, slimming of faces and other body parts, fixing ill-fitting or dirty/wrinkled clothing, head swaps, eye swaps, lazy eyes, eye bags, distortion on eyeglasses, stubble and redness from faces, removing braces, swapping backgrounds, adding/removing people, etc
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We deliver a non-exclusive, non-commercial/advertising image license for all headshots. This means, you can use the images for personal use, PR, editorial, social media, LinkedIn, online dating, company website and email, pitch decks, speaker bios, educational presentations, editorial features, internal communications publications or presentations, news broadcasts, and documentaries. Commercial use is not included and includes any form of advertisement, advertorial, billboard, transit ad, book jacket, sponsored ad, etc. If you need a commercial license, just let us know, and we can provide custom pricing. Not sure what your intended use qualifies as? Just ask!
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Our fees are customized based on the client’s needs. Our headshot package fee pricing can be found on our Pricing page.
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• One photographer
• Professional grade camera and lighting equipment
• Background/location of your choice
• Self-Serve Primp Station (mirrors, table, disposable combs, oil blotting pads, hair spray, dry shampoo, lens cleaner)
• Pre-production and meetings
• Culling, editing and Standard retouching
• Image gallery, transfer and archiving
• High resolution JPG files within 5 business days
• Non-commercial image license
• Sales tax
• $2M certificate of insurance -
• Custom backdrop colors or multiple backdrop options
• Custom or multiple locations
• Additional or specialized equipment
• Overtime
• Airfare, hotel, parking
• Site visits
• Travel beyond San Francisco, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and Alameda
• Crew: Hair and make up artists, assistants, additional photographers, digital techs, etc
• Advanced retouching
• Expanded image licensing
• Overtime
• NDA
• Copyright transfer agreements
• RUSH delivery (same day, next day, or 2 day)
• Credit card transaction fees
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Our headshot photography studio is located at 185 Clara Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Nearest major intersection is 5th & Harrison. Parking tips:
Clara Street: Free, 2-hour limit, but can be difficult to find. Meter maids are aggressive and will ticket anyone parked longer than two hours. Tickets are $102.
Harrison Street: Metered, 3-hour limit. Approximately $3.50 per hour.
Whole Foods garage: One block away at 4th & Harrison Street. 90 minutes free with purchase.
*Do not park in red, white or blue curb areas or block driveways/garages. You will be ticketed or towed.
Running late or lost? Call me at (347) 413-4747
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When you arrive for your studio headshot session, we’ll sit and chat for a few minutes. We’ll cover my process and how I work. I’ll show you a few posing tips. And we’ll chat about your goals, special requests, or any concerns about being photographed. We’ll then review your wardrobe choices and make selections. You will then change into your wardrobe and touch up your hair and makeup. We’ll put on some music you like, and your session will begin! After a short period, we’ll stop to look at the headshot images we’ve captured to make sure we’re on the right track. We will discuss any edits that need to be made and resume photography of the remaining looks. Once the photography is complete, we’ll sit down to review and select your favorite headshot photos. Your favorite images will then be sent off for retouching. You will be presented with proofs of the retouching which you can either accept or return for one round of revisions. Your final high-resolution retouched headshot image is then delivered to you via your online image gallery.
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Booking reservations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We require a signed contract and a 50% non-refundable retainer to secure your date. Here are the steps to book your project:
1) Fill out the website contact form with your project's information2) Set up a time for a complimentary 15-minute call to discuss your specific needs in more detail
3) Photographer sends an Estimate for you to review
4) Photographer provides a courtesy hold on your date (good for 3 business days)
5) Client submits a signed Agreement and a non-refundable 50% retainer within 3 business days. Payment is accepted via cash, business check, ACH transfer, Zelle or credit card.
6) Follow up consultation to discuss logistics, creative, insurance requirements, scope changes, shot list, schedule, and other project-specific details.
7) Photographer conducts a site visit (if necessary).
8) Client submits the 50% balance two weeks before the project date.
9) Client submits the final schedule and shot list to photographer one week before project date.
10) Photographer delivers up to one dozen social media selects 24 hours after the event concludes.
11) Photographer delivers proofs within 3 business days (Headshots, Portraits & Branding).
12) Photographer delivers remainder of the images within 3-5 business days (Events) and 7 business days (Headshots, Portraits & Branding).
13) Photographer archives your images for a period of 6 months.
**Due to high demand, our availability during major conferences* books quickly. Please inquire for availability. (*Dreamforce, VM World, Game Developers Conference, Oracle World, Adobe MAX, Adobe Summit, Red Hat Summit, IBM Think, RSA Conference, Developer Week, SmashingConf, CES, Programmatic I/O, Google Cloud Next, Dell Technologies World, Cisco Live, HPE Discover, AWS re:Inforce, Black Hat USA, Apple Developers Conference, Apple Retail Leadership Conference, Microsoft Ignite, etc). What kind of a look can we get for our headshots?
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You can read our full Terms & Conditions for Studio Headshots, Team Headshots, Corporate Events, Studio Rentals, and Photo Workshops here. Please familiarize yourself with these terms before booking.
FAQ: EVENTS
FAQs
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With 20 years of experience photographing events, I offer my clients the following:
1. I know what corporate teams actually need.
I don’t just provide “event coverage,” but I provide useful images for recap pages, LinkedIn, PR, sponsor decks, newsletters, internal comms, and future event marketing. I think about the end use BEFORE the event ever begins. We work together on shot lists, schedules and priorities, so that I’m able to deliver images your team will love.2. I’m low-maintenance.
My clients don’t have to micromanage me during the event. I understand event pacing, shot list priorities, VIPs, branding, room details, candids, speakers, and sponsor moments. My pre-production planning allows me to understand your needs and priorities so that once I’m onsite I’m able to hit the ground running. Years of experience means I can anticipate how the event will flow and where to be at the right time.3. I make people look polished without disrupting the event.
Good corporate event photography is not just taking photos; it is capturing flattering angles, beautiful lighting, perfect timing, discretion, and knowing when not to be in the way.4. I am reliable and organized.
From responsive email communication and thorough pre-event planning to generating COIs and delivering high quality images on deadline (or sooner), I’m able to reduce stress for my clients.5. I am professional.
As part of your event team, I dress in business casual (or nicer) at your event. I will always treat your team and your guests with respect and kindness. I have a special talent to connect with people across all ages, backgrounds, and job titles.6. I understand brand reputation.
My goal is to create images that make my client look established, credible, warm, energetic, and well-produced. -
Booking reservations are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We require a signed contract and a 50% non-refundable retainer to secure your date. Here are the steps to book your project:
1) Fill out the website contact form with your project's information2) Set up a time for a complimentary 15-minute call to discuss your specific needs in more detail
3) Photographer sends an Estimate for you to review
4) Photographer provides a courtesy hold on your date (good for 3 business days)
5) Client submits a signed Agreement and a non-refundable 50% retainer within 3 business days. Payment is accepted via cash, business check, ACH transfer, Zelle or credit card.
6) Follow up consultation to discuss logistics, creative, insurance requirements, scope changes, shot list, schedule, and other project-specific details.
7) Photographer conducts a site visit (if necessary).
8) Client submits the 50% balance two weeks before the project date.
9) Client submits the final schedule and shot list to photographer one week before project date.
10) Photographer delivers up to one dozen social media selects 24 hours after the event concludes.
11) Photographer delivers proofs within 3 business days (Headshots, Portraits & Branding).
12) Photographer delivers remainder of the images within 3-5 business days (Events) and 7 business days (Headshots, Portraits & Branding).
13) Photographer archives your images for a period of 6 months.
**Due to high demand, our availability during major conferences* books quickly. Please inquire for availability. (*Dreamforce, VM World, Game Developers Conference, Oracle World, Adobe MAX, Adobe Summit, Red Hat Summit, IBM Think, RSA Conference, Developer Week, SmashingConf, CES, Programmatic I/O, Google Cloud Next, Dell Technologies World, Cisco Live, HPE Discover, AWS re:Inforce, Black Hat USA, Apple Developers Conference, Apple Retail Leadership Conference, Microsoft Ignite, etc).
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The number of photographers is based on several factors: guest count, shot list and number of hours booked.
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We deliver up to 1 dozen social media images 24 hours of the event ending at no extra charge. The remainder of the images are delivered as high resolution JPG files within 3-5 business days. Faster delivery times are available with a RUSH fee.
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We deliver a non-exclusive, non-commercial image license for all event images. This means, you can use the images for personal use, PR, editorial, social media, LinkedIn, company website and email, pitch decks, speaker bios, educational presentations, editorial features, internal communications publications or presentations, news broadcasts, and documentaries. Commercial use is not included and includes any form of advertisement, advertorial, billboard, transit ad, book jacket, sponsored ad, etc. If you need a commercial license, just let us know, and we can provide custom pricing. Not sure what your intended use qualifies as? Just ask!
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• Photography coverage by one photographer
• Professional grade camera equipment
• Pre-production, meetings, prep day
• Culling and editing
• Image gallery, transfer and archiving
• Social media selects delivered 24 hours after event ends
• High resolution JPG files within 3-5 business days
• Non-commercial Image license
• Sales tax
• $2M certificate of insurance -
• Additional hours of photography coverage
• Overtime
• Site visits
• Additional or specialized equipment
• Airfare, hotel, parking
• Travel beyond San Francisco, Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley and Alameda
• Crew: Hair and make up artists, assistants, additional photographers, digital techs, etc
• Advanced retouching
• Expanded image licensing
• RUSH delivery (same day, next day, or 2 day)
• NDA
• Copyright transfer agreements
• Credit card transaction fees
• Sales tax on tangible goods -
While I have photographed hundreds of weddings and private events over the years, I no longer offer personal event photography. My current focus and speciality is corporate headshots and corporate events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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You can read our full Terms & Conditions for Studio Headshots, Team Headshots, Corporate Events, Studio Rentals, and Photo Workshops here. Please familiarize yourself with these terms before booking.
FAQ: GENERAL
FAQs
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Fees vary by job type and scope. You can view pricing on our Rates Page. Due to the high cost of running a small business in the Bay Area, we do not offer discounts. We do, however, offering pricing incentives to clients who book commit to booking us regularly (monthly, quarterly), who hire us for multi-day projects, or who send us referrals to new clients.
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Cash, Business Check, Zelle, Venmo, ACH transfer or credit card (the latter has a 3% transaction fee). Sales tax is waived for digital delivery of files.
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Yes, we carry a $2M liability policy through the Hartford. We can provide Certificates of Insurance on request.
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We serve San Francisco, Marin, East Bay (Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley, Alameda) and Silicon Valley (San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Fremont, Saratoga, Redwood City, Santa Clara, San Carlos, Morgan Hill, Atherton, Campbell, Woodside, Belmont and San Mateo). Any destination within San Francisco, Oakland, Alameda or Emeryville is included at no extra charge. For travel farther afield, a travel fee will apply. Please inquire for details.
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We aim to be on-site early so we are unpacked and ready to begin at our scheduled shoot time. We provide a 15 minute grace period for events that start late or go long. Additional time beyond this grace period will be billed as an additional fee.
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Yes, we frequently work with VIPs and proprietary/sensitive content. We are happy to sign an NDA and otherwise protect/limit access to the images from your project.
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You can read our full Terms & Conditions for Studio Headshots, Team Headshots, Corporate Events, Studio Rentals, and Photo Workshops here. Please familiarize yourself with these terms before booking.