Professional Headshots & Personal Branding
Make great first impressions with professional headshots custom to your industry, goals, and brand.
Photoshoots available at our studios, your office, or outdoors across the San Francisco Bay Area.
Booking for a company or group? Head over to Team Headshot Sessions.
Why Look Just “Average”?
Stand out from the crowd and start making great first impressions with customers, investors, and peers.
Included With Headshot & Branding Photoshoots:
– Personalized clothing, hair, and make-up advice.
– Custom professional photoshoot at our beautiful studios, outdoors, or at your office.
– Expert coaching on your expression and pose. We will teach you how to be “photogenic” so you LOOK good and FEEL good.
Ready to take your career or business to the next level?
Why Invest In Headshots?
Here’s why you should pull the trigger on great headshots.
Reason #1: You never get a second chance to make great first impressions.
If you’re an executive, then your headshot is going to be the first thing seen by recruiters, customers, and other executives. A great headshot can differentiate you from the crowd, and lead to higher paying and more fulfilling job opportunities.
If you’re an entrepreneur, your photos will be the first thing people see when evaluating whether to buy from you or fill out a contact form.
Great photos are an investment that pay for themselves many times over.
Reason #2: Look Good. Feel Good. Succeed.
It’s quite simple. If you look good in your photos, you’re going to carry yourself differently than if you’re embarrassed. Looking good, and feeling good about how you look, will lead to greater career, personal, and business success.
Reason #3: It’s actually fun!
You probably have a bad experience from taking photos in high school or in some junky corporate headshot booth. Our VIP photoshoots are actually fun and include music, jokes, and snacks! Getting your photo taken can actually be a blast!
The Word Is Out…
Here’s what the people are saying.
“I am just now leaving my headshot appointment feeling so energized and grateful for the experience I had with Francesco. He was extremely professional, provided me with great direction, made our experience collaborative and we had so much fun.”
Penelope Y.
“Their work speaks for itself but they make it all so easy. Certainly it was the most fun I’ve had posing for pictures. Nobody enjoys it but these guys are experts at putting you at ease and getting really high-quality photos that are authentically you.”
Mark B.
“Superb photos without fuss! In addition to producing beautiful images that capture the sitter’s personality, the professionals at HeadShots Inc make the nerve-wracking process of being photographed easy–and even fun.”
Susan H.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How quickly do I get my photos after the session?
We review photos in real-time as we’re creating them. This process is critically important for getting you amazing photos tailored to your preferences and goals. You will have the option to select photos while on-site with us, and if so, you can get your un-edited photos the same day! Otherwise, you’ll receive your photos the next business day. Retouching takes 5 business days from selection, but you can upgrade to Expedited Delivery for $75/photo, which means your photo will be ready the following business day. (Monday-Friday.)
If I need my headshots more quickly, can I get them faster?
If you’re in a rush, you can expedite your retouching to one business day vs 5 Business Days for $75/photo. In some circumstances, we may also be able to send your un-edited headshots on the same day (vs the following business day), but please check with your photographer beforehand.
Do you offer group/couples discounts?
Yes! When booking studio sessions online, you have the ability to “Add a Friend” for a discounted rate. For outdoor/office sessions, we also offer a discount for back-to-back sessions.
What backdrops do you have available at the studio?
We offer 10 paper studio backdrops along with 2 lighting styles. Colors include pure white, off-white, light grey, charcoal, black, yellow, orange, blue, aqua, and pink. You can see all available backgrounds here: https://headshots-inc.com/headshot-backgrounds/
What does "retouching" mean? What do you do to the photos?
During the retouching process, we generally improve the quality of the photo by 1) removing stray hairs 2) whitening teeth 3) removing acne 4) minimizing bags under eyes and 5) generally improving lighting/contract. If requested, we can also apply facial wrinkle removal. Learn more and see examples on our editing process page.
Can you print my photos for me?
We do not currently offer photo printing services for our photos. If you need printing services, we highly recommend Fedex Print and Ship, which has affordable high-quality photo printing available across the city.
What is your reschedule policy?
No fees for cancellations or reschedules requested with at least 24 hours notice. If less than 24 hours notice, there may be a $50 re-booking fee to transfer your appointment to a different date/time. No-shows are non-refundable.
I'm not good at taking photos or hate getting my photo taken, can you help?
That’s our specialty! For every session, we create a relaxed/fun environment for headshot photography. You don’t need to have any prior experience/success in your photos – we will coach you to success. If you come prepared and bring a good attitude, you’re going to get some great headshots. For professionals who HATE getting their photo taken, you’ll end up appreciating that we can keep sessions short-and-effective.
Will you ever share my photos online in your portfolio?
HeadShots Inc retains the rights to use any headshots, portraits, group photos, and event photography for sharing and promotional purposes. As a photography studio, we could not continue marketing our services without a steady stream of recent work. We only choose the best photos. If a client would like to book a session with full privacy, please request a custom quote. Fully private session fees are +50% higher than standard sessions.
Do I need to pay upfront?
Yes. In order to provide competitive pricing, we need to know that customers will actually show up for their session. As such, we don’t accept reservations without payment upfront. In some case however, you can call us ahead of time and pay when you arrive. You must call ahead of time and discuss with the studio.
What are your standard licensing terms?
Client’s receive an unlimited perpetual commercial license for all photos purchased at their session. There’s no hidden fees. You never need to license or credit us for your photos after buying them. Our competitors’ fees for licensing can range into the hundreds to thousands of dollars, so our rates are unbeatable.
Can you match photos taken by other photographers?
We understand that some clients have photos of co-workers that they’d like to match. If requested, we will do everything possible to match the style of other photographers for your session. However, you must contact the studio beforehand to confirm whether we can match your desired style. For studio contact information, please visit the relevant studio page.
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