Corporate Portraiture

Corporate Portraiture

Corporate Portraiture: The Details

Businesses need corporate portrait to use online, in the office, or for any press releases or industry publications. In our modern day and age, your image is almost as important as the work you do. You shouldn’t settle for the same cookie-cutter portraits. If you look at your competition’s portraits – they lack individuality, style, and creativity.

We will give you a business portrait that will set you apart from your competitors. We work with our clients to create a customized portrait to match their identity, branding, and style and can coach you to get the best portrait.
 

Why you should choose us:

  • We have been in this business for over a decade and have worked with businesses across the world
  • If you want creative images that will set you and your brand apart from your competitors, you have come to the right place. We provide modern, clean, and creative images that will get you noticed
  • We work with large corporations, small companies, start-ups and people looking for a new job. We can adjust our rates based on volume and your needs
  • Attention to detail with the flexibility to work with multiple set-ups (on location or in a studio)
  • The highest grade professional photography equipment and a state of the art studio located in Emeryville, California
  • We understand your time is valuable. We pride ourselves on meeting image delivery deadlines and can work around your busy schedules
  • Focus on client satisfaction. We will coach you to make you feel comfortable and at ease

What Our Clients Have To Say

Solo Portrait

$450

1 outfit

1 retouched shot

45-60 minutes

1 in Studio or 1 outdoor background

Medium Portrait

$700

2 outfit

3 retouched shots

60-90 minutes

2 in Studio or 1 outdoor background

Large Portrait best value

$800

Unlimited outfit

5 retouched shots

120-140 minutes

2 in Studio or 2 outdoor background

Includes:

  • Consultation covering goals, background, lighting, and wardrobe
  • Photoshoot in or around The Light Spell Studio in Emeryville (across from Pixar Studios)
  • Access to digital library of shots taken during the photoshoot
  • Proofing consultation

Additional options:

  • Each additional retouched images $50
  • Shooting on location $150 (within 30 miles of The Light Spell Studio)
  • Additional outfits $150 (more shooting time / backgrounds)
  • Make-up and hair stylist services, starting at $150

Small Group Package

$800

5 team members

1 outfit per person

1 retouched shot per person

1.5 hours

On studio location

Medium Group Package

$1000

8 team members

1 outfit per person

1 retouched shot per person

2.5 hours

On studio location

Large Group Package best value

$1500

10-20 team members

1 outfit per person

1 retouched shot per person

4 hours

On studio location

Includes:

  • Consultation covering goals, background, lighting, and wardrobe
  • Photoshoot in or around The Light Spell Studio in Emeryville (across from Pixar Studios)
  • Access to digital library of shots taken during the photoshoot
  • Proofing consultation

Additional options:

  • Each additional retouched images $50
  • Shooting on location $200 (within 30 miles of The Light Spell Studio)
  • Additional outfits $100 per person, per outfit (more shooting time / backgrounds)
  • Make-up and hair stylist services (varies, contact us for rates)
  • Group shots $100 per retouched image

Business Headshots – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where do you shoot?

We do individual sessions at our Emeryville studio (across the street from Pixar). We can shoot anywhere in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley for sessions with more than 5 people for a travel fee. If you are outside of the Bay Area please contact us as we would love to work with you and figure out a plan.

What color backdrops can we use?

We can use any color backdrop you want for your headshots and we always have a wide variety of colors and styles in stock for no extra charge. White and black backdrops will always be in stock. If you would like a specific color backdrop to match your brand or identity there will be a $100 fee to purchase the backdrop. Cost of any non-standard backdrops will also be included if required.

What about environmental shots?

Absolutely, we can do environmental shots. Environmental portraits have the potential to tell an amazing story, but can be a bit more complicated and require more set-up given they are not done in a controlled environment like a studio. As such, you have slightly less actual shooting time on location vs. in a studio.

What type of lighting will be used?

Lighting is the key to any great image. We use some of the best lighting in the industry and have a lot of flexibility and options to light a portrait in many ways. It is helpful to discuss any specific type of lighting you would like beforehand, so we can ensure that we are efficient on the day of the shoot.

Will there be makeup provided?

We work with many professional makeup artists and can introduce you to some of the folks we work with, but you need to pay them directly for their services.

How many looks do I get?

You can get many looks per session, but keep in mind the time limit of the package you are signing up for. The more time spent changing the wardrobe, the less time we are shooting/taking pictures. We can discuss your outfit before the shoot to make sure you will look your best and fit your brand identity. If you would like more time for the session to fit in more looks, we can do that with an extra fee.

How are images delivered?

All proofs and final images are delivered online for quick and easy access.

How many images do I get?

It depends on the package you have signed up for. It will vary anywhere from 1 final retouched image – 6+ retouched image. We can provide additional retouched images for a fee.

What is your turn around time?

Typically, we deliver proofs from the session within 24-72 hours. The final retouched images arrive within a week after making your final selections. Rush orders are possible with an additional fee. Larger group session timing will be longer based on the number of people photographed.

What are my rights to the images?

A standard license will be for use on your company’s website, social media pages, event presentation bio photos, and marketing materials (direct mail, email promos, etc.) Third party use is not allowed in any way. That means you can’t give the image to anyone else to use in any way or use in any type of media. Additionally, you can’t use the images in any paid advertising. These licenses are available if you need them at an extra fee.

Cancellation / rescheduling policy

A: Given scheduling complexity and the pre-production lighting set-up required in advance of the shoot we have a strict cancellation policy

B: Rescheduling with less than 48 hours prior to your shoot there will be a $75 rescheduling fee

C: If you cancel your shoot less than 72 hours prior to your shoot you will lose your 25% deposit

D: Under a refund circumstance, I would need to charge a 25% fee to cover refund and processing fees. Refund format will be given via Zelle or Venmo and not a direct refund to your credit card