Professional headshots in Tampa
A headshot should look like you on a good day, in a style that matches where it will be used. Individual sessions take under an hour; office headshot days photograph a whole team to one consistent look.
Who books headshots
- New job, new title or a LinkedIn profile that's ten years old
- Real estate agents, attorneys, physicians and financial advisors
- Whole teams that need matching photos for the website
- Actors and performers who need current headshots
- Speakers and authors who need a press photo
- Remote workers who've never had a proper one
Headshot options
Studio headshots
Clean backdrops, controlled light and a consistent look for individuals and teams.
Environmental portraits
Photographed in your office, shop or clinic so the setting says what you do.
Office headshot days
A portable studio set up at your workplace so a whole team is photographed in one morning, with the same lighting for everyone.
Outdoor and downtown sessions
Natural light on Tampa streets and waterfronts for a less formal look.
Retouching
Skin, stray hairs and wardrobe fixed; faces left alone.
New-hire add-ons
Returning to match new staff to the look of the original team photos.
How a headshot session goes
- Choose the look. Studio backdrop, office setting or outdoors. You'll see examples and pick a style before the session.
- Prepare. A short guide on clothing, grooming and what to bring, sent when you book.
- The session. Twenty to forty minutes per person. The photographer directs posture and expression and shows you frames as you go.
- Select and retouch. You pick your favorites from a proofing gallery. Selected images are retouched and delivered in web and print sizes.
What affects the price
- Studio, on location or at your office.
- Number of people, with per-person rates dropping for teams.
- How many final retouched images each person receives.
- Backdrop and lighting setup for office days.
You get a written quote for your session before anything is booked.
Headshots in Tampa Bay
Tampa's professional market is heavy on real estate, law, healthcare and financial services, all fields where the headshot is often the first thing a client sees. Office headshot days are common in the Westshore and downtown towers and in medical offices along Dale Mabry and in Brandon, where a team of twenty can be photographed before lunch with one consistent look.
Outdoor headshots here are shot early or late to avoid squinting and hard shadows, and in summer indoors is often the smarter choice. For a fuller set of photos of your business, see branding photography.
Common questions
What should I wear?
Solid colors in mid tones, nothing with fine patterns, and a layer like a jacket or cardigan that adds shape. Bring two options and the photographer will advise.
How long does it take?
Twenty to forty minutes for an individual. An office day runs about ten to fifteen minutes per person.
Can you match our existing team photos?
Usually, if you can share a few examples. Backdrop, crop and lighting can be matched so new hires fit in.
When do I get the final images?
Proofs are available quickly, often the same or next day, and retouched finals follow on the quoted turnaround.
Related services
- Corporate and branding photographyPhotos of your team, workspace, process and products for websites and marketing.
- Event photographyCorporate events, conferences, galas, parties and celebrations, delivered fast.
- Family and maternity photographyFamily, maternity and milestone sessions outdoors, at home or in studio.
Areas we serve
Headshots across Tampa and these nearby communities: