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Typical project work, moderate complexity.
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Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
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How Much Should You Charge for Headshot Photography?
Headshot photographers typically charge $150–$500 per session for individual clients and $800–$3,000 for corporate team packages. A standard individual headshot session (30–60 min, 2–3 edited images) runs $200–$400.
Floor
$150
per hour
Typical
$300
per hour
Premium
$600
per hour
Find your exact rate
Typical project work, moderate complexity.
Factor in AI tool subscriptions
Your Rate
Day Rate
$450
Project Est.
$2,200
Retainer
$8,350/mo
Was this helpful?
Community Data
What do you actually charge?
Anonymous. Helps improve market benchmarks.
What changes the price
- Studio vs. on-location shoot
- Number of looks or outfit changes
- Number of final edited images delivered
- LinkedIn-only vs. full commercial licensing
- Corporate team size
- Hair and makeup artist coordination
- Same-day preview or rush delivery
- Photographer experience and brand positioning
Real quote breakdowns
Individual Professional Headshot Session
A marketing consultant books a 45-minute studio headshot session. Two outfit changes, 3 final retouched images delivered for LinkedIn and personal website use.
Breakdown
Session fee: $250. Additional retouched images (1 extra beyond 2 included): $75. Total $325. Studio overhead included.
Law Firm Team Headshots — 12 Attorneys
A law firm needs on-site headshots for 12 attorneys in one afternoon. Consistent background and lighting, 2 edited images per person, delivered in 5 business days.
Breakdown
Travel and setup: $150. 12 subjects at $130/person = $1,560. Volume discount applied from $150/person standard. Post-processing: included. Total $1,800 minus $150 setup = $1,950. Adjusted to $1,800 for booking.
Executive Brand Headshot Package
A CEO needs an elevated brand headshot session: 2-hour studio session with 3 looks, hair and makeup artist included, 10 final retouched images for press, website, and speaking engagements.
Breakdown
Photographer fee: $700 (2 hours at $350/hr). Hair and makeup: $250. 10 edited images at $25/image: $250. Total $1,200.
Frequently asked questions
How many edited images should I include in a headshot package?
Standard headshot packages include 2–3 edited images. Offer additional edited images at $40–$80 each. Some photographers offer a 'select your best' model where clients pay per image after viewing proofs.
Should I charge a travel fee for on-site corporate headshots?
Yes. Charge a travel fee for any location beyond your base area (typically $0.67/mile + 1 hour travel time at your session rate). For full-day on-site corporate shoots, a flat location fee of $150–$300 is standard.
How do I price headshots for actors vs. corporate clients?
Actor headshots are a competitive market with lower budgets ($200–$400) but high volume. Corporate headshots command higher fees because clients care less about price and more about quick delivery and consistent quality.
What's the best way to upsell headshot clients?
Offer a 'full brand photography' upgrade: 90 minutes instead of 30, multiple locations, lifestyle images alongside headshots. This can triple your per-session revenue and fits the needs of business owners building a personal brand.