If you're the person who got handed "get everyone new headshots," you probably have two worries: how much of the workday it will eat, and whether people will actually like their photos. I get it. After 20 years and thousands of headshots, I've learned that corporate headshots in Salt Lake City don't have to mean a parade of employees driving to a studio. I bring the studio to your office.
Here's exactly what an on-site team headshot day looks like, from the first email to the final files, so you can plan it with confidence.
Before the day: a quick plan, not a big project
Most of the planning happens in one short conversation. I'll ask a few questions:
How many people are we photographing, and is anyone remote or part-time?
What's the look? Bright and clean, darker and dramatic, or something that matches your current team photos?
Do you want a plain backdrop, or an environmental look that shows your office?
Is there a dress code, or should people bring an extra top or jacket?
From there, I'll suggest a schedule. I plan about 15 minutes per person, so a team of 12 fits easily into one morning. You share a simple sign-up sheet, and people pick a slot that doesn't collide with their meetings.
One tip: send your team a short heads-up a week before with what to wear. Solid colors, well-fitted clothes and a jacket or blazer if it fits your culture. That one email saves a lot of second-guessing on the day.
Setup: what I need from your office
I don't need much. An empty conference room, a quiet corner of an open office, or a spot near a big window all work. I arrive early, set up professional lighting and a backdrop, and test everything before the first person walks in.
I just need a power outlet and a little elbow room. If your space is tight, send me a photo of it ahead of time and I'll plan around it.
Because I'm based in Cottonwood Heights, travel within 60 miles is included. That covers the Wasatch Front from Ogden to Provo, plus Park City. Farther than that, I add a travel fee.
The session: 15 minutes that don't feel like a chore
This is the part people dread, and it's the part I care about most. Plenty of great employees hate having their photo taken. My job is to make it easy.
Each person sits down, we chat for a minute, and I coach them through it. I give small, specific directions on posture, chin and expression. We try a few poses so there's real choice, not one frozen smile. Most people relax within the first few frames, and they leave surprised at how quick and painless it was.
People step away from their desks for about 15 minutes and head right back to work. No commute, no lost afternoon.
Consistency: why your team photos will finally match
The biggest advantage of an on-site day is that everyone is shot with the same lighting, background and framing. Your website's team page stops looking like a collage of vacation crops and old badge photos. I wrote more about this in my post on why consistent team headshots matter for your brand.
I also keep a record of the lighting setup. When you hire someone next spring, I can photograph them so their headshot matches the rest of the team.
After the day: selection, retouching and delivery
After the shoot, each person gets their photos to choose from. Every team member gets two professionally retouched images. Retouching cleans up skin, stray hairs and distractions while keeping people looking like themselves on a good day.
Need more? Extra retouched images are $50 each, and rush one-day delivery starts at $100 if you've got a launch or press release coming up.
What corporate headshots in Salt Lake City cost
Team pricing is simple:
$300 on-site setup fee
$95 per person for 5 to 14 people
$75 per person for 15 or more people
Full-day rates for groups of 30+
For example, a team of 10 comes to $300 + (10 × $95) = $1,250. Leaders who need more than a headshot can book my Executive package ($550), which includes 90 minutes, multiple looks and environmental portraits around your office. You can see all the packages here.
FAQ
How long does an on-site corporate headshot session take per person?
About 15 minutes per person. That includes a short warm-up and coaching through several poses. A team of 12 usually fits into one morning.
How much space do you need in our office?
Not much. An empty conference room, a quiet corner or a spot near a large window works. I arrive early to set up lighting and a backdrop, and I just need access to a power outlet.
Can new hires match the team photos later?
Yes. I keep a record of the lighting and background from your session, so I can photograph new employees later and their headshots will match the rest of the team.
Do you travel outside Salt Lake City for team headshots?
Yes. Travel within 60 miles of Cottonwood Heights is included, which covers Ogden to Provo and Park City. Locations farther away have a travel fee. More answers are on my FAQ page.
Ready to schedule your team headshot day?
If your team page is overdue for an update, let's make it easy. Request a quote using the form or call or text me at 801-910-4491. Tell me how many people you have and roughly when you'd like to shoot, and I'll send you a simple plan and price.
