Sam Martens, president of Mission Solar Energy, in a charcoal suit and an open-collar white shirt, against a bright blue backdrop.
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Sam Martens, president of Mission Solar Energy, poses for a studio headshot.

Headshots for San Antonio teams and professionals, on a studio backdrop we set up at your office, in your workplace or outdoors. We coach every person in front of the camera, and headshots start at $350.

Booking for a whole office? See how a team headshot day works, what to wear and prices.

Headshots, for teams and individuals

For Joeris General Contractors, a returning client, we set up one backdrop and one lighting setup at their office and delivered 33 retouched headshots of the executive team, all in the same light. Eight are shown here, and the last three are their CEO in three looks.

A Joeris General Contractors executive with silver hair and a gray beard, in a blue button-down shirt, against a gray studio backdrop.
A smiling Joeris executive with white hair and a goatee, in a navy blazer with a Joeris pin and a white shirt, against a gray studio backdrop.
A Joeris executive in a navy suit, a red patterned tie and a Joeris lapel pin, against a gray studio backdrop.
A smiling Joeris executive with long hair, in a black blazer and pink shirt, against a gray studio backdrop.
A smiling Joeris executive in a navy windowpane blazer and light blue shirt, against a gray studio backdrop.
The CEO of Joeris General Contractors, in glasses, a plaid sport coat and a light blue shirt, against a gray studio backdrop.
The Joeris CEO smiles, arms crossed, in a plaid sport coat, against a gray studio backdrop.
The Joeris CEO in glasses and a light blue button-down shirt, against a gray studio backdrop.

Their CEO, three looks

Studio, office and outdoor headshots

One person at a time, on a studio backdrop, at their office or outside. When someone has more than one look, or a team was photographed the same day, those photos are grouped together. The Zachry Construction team was photographed outdoors in a single session.

A woman in a navy blazer and a gold medallion necklace sits with her hands clasped at a table in a bright office.
The same woman smiles as she writes in a notebook at a desk, beneath a vintage map of Texas.
The same woman stands beside a stack of books in front of the vintage Texas map, one hand on a notebook.

One person, three looks

A smiling physician in glasses, a striped tie and a white lab coat embroidered with his name, his hands resting on a chair.
A woman with platinum blonde hair and a nose ring, in a gold lamé top, against a white backdrop.
A man in rimless glasses and a plaid sport coat, lit with warm light against a dark brown backdrop.
A woman with long, dark wavy hair and a slight smile, in a pale pink top, against a soft cream backdrop.
A smiling woman with a blonde bob and gold filigree earrings, in a black blazer, against a tan backdrop.
A smiling man in a green button-down shirt and a gold patterned tie, against a gray backdrop.
A smiling woman with a side-swept bob, in a cream blouse with black trim, against a teal backdrop.
A smiling woman with short blonde hair, in a black-and-white cardigan and a gold bead necklace, against a warm beige backdrop.
A woman with a side-swept blond bob, a nose ring and a large gold earring looks into the camera, in a rust-colored top against a soft cream background.
A man with a trimmed beard, in a gray checked suit and an open-collar white shirt, beside a dark office wall.
Sam Martens, president of Mission Solar Energy, in a charcoal suit and an open-collar white shirt, against a bright blue backdrop.
A young woman with long dark hair and winged eyeliner smiles softly against a deep blue backdrop.
The same young woman in a blue-and-white floral dress and a silver cross necklace, turned slightly against the blue backdrop.

One session, two poses

A bearded man in a navy blazer and white shirt smiles outdoors, with palms and a stone wall blurred behind him.
A man in glasses, a tan suit and a slim black tie, photographed outdoors against blurred trees and stone.
A smiling woman with long dark hair, in a red top and a black blazer, photographed outdoors.
A woman with long, windblown blonde hair, in a black double-breasted blazer and a blue shirt, smiling outdoors.
A man in a blue checked blazer and an open-collar white shirt, photographed outdoors with trees blurred behind him.
A woman with long dark hair, in a black blouse, smiles gently on an outdoor path.
A young woman with wavy, windblown hair, in a navy lace-trimmed blouse, smiles broadly outdoors.

Zachry Construction team, one outdoor session

All photos

A team headshot day, at your office

For HR and office managers who need the whole staff photographed without pulling anyone away from work for long. We bring the backdrop and lights to you, set up in a conference room and photograph everyone in the same light, so the headshots match on your website, in your staff directory and on LinkedIn. Here’s how to get your team ready for headshot day, with a note you can send your staff.

Recruiting as well as refreshing the team page? A headshot day pairs well with a workforce and recruitment video shot on the same visit.

Before the day

On a planning call we agree on the backdrop, the crop and how many people are coming. You send us a list of names, and we send back a sign-up schedule you can share with your staff.

Setup

We set up in a conference room or an empty office about 10 by 15 feet, with an outlet nearby. Setup takes about 45 minutes before the first person sits down.

Each person

About 10 minutes in front of the camera. We coach every person, then show them a few frames on the camera screen, so they head back to their desk knowing there is one they like.

After the day

Each person gets a private gallery link to choose a favorite, and HR gets one master gallery with everyone. Galleries go out the next business day. Retouched headshots arrive the next business day after the selections.

What HR gets at the end:

  • One retouched headshot for each person. More from the gallery are $75 each.
  • One private gallery per person, plus one master gallery with the whole team.
  • Files named with each person’s name, in a full-size version for print and a smaller one for your website and LinkedIn.
  • The same backdrop and lighting for everyone, with a matching crop and color across the team.
  • A record of the setup, so people you hire later match the team.

[Carlos] has an impressive set of communication skills, allowing him to successfully communicate and fit in with all of our employees, from the front office to our “C Suite” executives.

Zachry Corporate Communications

What to wear and bring

Share this list with your team a few days before the shoot.

  • Wear what you wear on a good day at work. If clients know you in a lab coat, a uniform or a company polo, wear it.
  • Solid colors and simple textures work best. Very fine stripes and tiny checks can shimmer on screens.
  • Individual sessions include 2 looks, so bring a second top or jacket. A spare also helps if a shirt wrinkles on the drive.
  • Iron or steam your clothes the night before. A lint roller helps with dark jackets.
  • Wear your glasses if you wear them every day. We set the lights to keep glare off the lenses.
  • Keep the company pin. Leave the lanyard and name badge at your desk.
  • Do your hair and makeup the way you usually wear them, and bring powder or blotting paper for shine. A hair and makeup artist can be added from $500 per half day.

Headshot prices

Every session includes a planning call, lighting, color and retouching of your selections, and a private online gallery. Here’s what headshots cost in San Antonio, and how our prices compare with other local studios.

Individual

$350. A 1-hour session with 2 wardrobe or background looks, live image review on set and 3 fully retouched headshots.

Executive

$950. Up to 2 hours on location with 3 looks, including a classic headshot and an environmental portrait in your workplace, and 5 fully retouched images.

Team half day

$1,800. On site for up to 15 people, with 1 retouched headshot each. Additional people are $95 each.

Team full day

$3,200. On site for up to 35 people. We can match the lighting and background of your existing team headshots.

New hires and anyone who missed the day can be photographed later as an individual session, $350, matched to your team’s setup. Need the files sooner? Rush delivery is 25% more. Travel outside the San Antonio area is quoted separately.

A 50% deposit reserves your date, and the balance is due at delivery. Government and school clients may use a purchase order in place of a deposit. See all of our photo services and prices.

Common questions

How long does each person take?

About 10 minutes, including some coaching and a look at the camera screen. A team half day covers up to 15 people and a full day up to 35, so people can come in between meetings.

How much room do you need?

A conference room or an empty office about 10 by 15 feet, with an outlet. We bring the backdrop, lights and stands. Setup takes about 45 minutes.

How does everyone get their photos?

Each person gets a private gallery link and picks a favorite, and HR gets a master gallery with the whole team. We retouch the selections so people look like themselves, never over-smoothed. Retouched headshots arrive the next business day after the selections, and rush delivery is 25% more.

We hire all year. Will new people match?

Yes. We keep a record of the backdrop, lights and camera settings from your team day, so someone hired months later matches the people already on your website. A new hire is booked as an individual session, $350.

Where can we use the headshots?

On your own channels: your website, staff directory, LinkedIn and other social media, press, proposals and print, with no time limit. Each person can also use their own headshot on their personal LinkedIn profile and speaker bios. Paid advertising is licensed separately.

Can you set up headshots at our conference or event?

Yes. We can run a headshot station for attendees as part of your event coverage, priced with the event. See our event photography.

Can you film video the same day?

Yes. We can plan headshots and video into one production, with one crew and one schedule, so your people only show up once. See our video production services.

Can you photograph only our leadership team?

Yes. For Joeris General Contractors, we photographed the executive team at their office. For one leader who needs a classic headshot plus an environmental portrait at work, the Executive session is $950.

Can our team day be outdoors?

Yes. The Zachry Construction headshots on this page were made outdoors in one session, and an outdoor team day fits in a half day. Tell us about the spot on the planning call.

What if someone is nervous about having their photo taken?

We coach every person through it, one at a time, and show them a few frames on the camera screen before they go.

Can we pick the background, or match the headshots we already have?

Yes. We agree on the backdrop and the crop on the planning call. An office team day uses one backdrop so everyone matches, and with a Team full day we can match the lighting and background of your existing team headshots on request. Individual sessions include two looks, which can be two different backgrounds.

We only have a few people. What should we book?

Individual sessions are $350 per person, with two looks and three retouched headshots each. A team half day is $1,800 for up to 15 people, with one retouched headshot each, so from six people on it costs less than booking everyone separately.

Can you send our building a certificate of insurance?

Yes. We carry commercial general liability, professional liability and workers’ compensation coverage with The Hartford, and a certificate of insurance is available on request.

Do your prices include sales tax?

No. Prices cover the creative and production fees for a standard scope and don’t include sales tax.

pixelreflex MEDIA is a Latino-owned and woman-led company in San Antonio. Need headshots and a video from the same visit? See video and photography in one shoot.

Planning a team headshot day?

Tell us how many people and where your office is. We’ll reach out within one business day.

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