Corporate headshots in New York City typically cost $800–$1,500 for an on-site session of up to 5 people, then roughly $75–$150 per additional person. Each person needs 10–15 minutes in front of the camera, and retouched finals are usually delivered within 3–5 business days.
A headshot day sounds simple until fifteen people, a boardroom and a lunch break collide. Here is what team headshots cost in NYC, how long each person actually needs, and how we run a session so the whole company matches.
- On-site session, up to 5 people: $800–$1,500 including setup.
- Additional people: $75–$150 each; large teams lower the per-person rate.
- 10–15 minutes per person is enough with a prepared setup.
- Retouched finals in 3–5 business days, sized for LinkedIn, website and press.
- Matching new hires later is easy if lighting and backdrop are documented.
What corporate headshots cost in NYC
| Scope | Typical range (USD) |
|---|---|
| On-site session, up to 5 people | $800 – $1,500 |
| 6–15 people | $75 – $150 per person |
| 16–50 people (team day) | $60 – $110 per person |
| Executive session with direction + wardrobe review | $300 – $600 per person |
The setup — backdrop, lighting, tethered preview — is the fixed cost. People are the variable. That is why the fifth person costs far more than the twenty-fifth, and why booking the whole team on one day beats five small sessions.
How the session runs
- We arrive 45–60 minutes early and build a small studio in your office — a meeting room or quiet corner is enough.
- Each person gets 10–15 minutes: a few directed poses, preview on screen, one frame they actually like.
- Everyone picks their favourite on the day, so there is no week-long selection email afterwards.
- Retouching is natural — skin, flyaways, stray threads. We do not reshape faces.
- Finals arrive in 3–5 business days in crops for LinkedIn, your website and press use.
How to get a consistent look across the whole team
Consistency comes from documenting the setup: backdrop, light positions, lens and crop are logged so a new hire photographed six months later slots straight into the existing team page. Ask any photographer whether they do this — most do not.
What to tell your team beforehand
- Solid colours, no tight stripes or large logos; bring a jacket option if in doubt.
- Haircuts three to five days before, not the morning of.
- Nobody needs to practise a smile — direction on the day handles it.
- Schedule people in 15-minute slots and keep a running order pinned in Slack.
The best headshot is the one taken in twelve relaxed minutes, not the one laboured over for forty.
Frequently asked questions
How much do corporate headshots cost in NYC?
An on-site session for up to five people runs $800–$1,500, with additional people at roughly $75–$150 each. Larger team days bring the per-person rate down to $60–$110.
How long does a headshot take per person?
Ten to fifteen minutes with a prepared setup — a few directed poses, an on-screen preview and a chosen frame before the next person steps in.
Can you shoot headshots in our office?
Yes. A meeting room or quiet corner is enough; we bring backdrop, lighting and a tethered preview so people approve their frame on the spot.
How fast do we get the retouched photos?
Retouched finals are delivered within three to five business days, cropped for LinkedIn, website and press use.
Can new hires be matched to our existing team photos later?
Yes. We document the exact lighting, backdrop and crop from your session so future hires photograph into the same look.
Send us your headcount and office location — we will quote a team headshot day with per-person pricing.
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