Chicago TEAM HEADSHOTS

Frequently asked questions about team headshots

How much do team headshots cost?

Team headshot sessions in Chicago start at $1,200, with the final quote based on headcount, location, and deliverables. That covers individual office headshots for each team member, edited and sized for web, LinkedIn, and print. Share your team size and venue for a same-day quote — most teams have full pricing in hand within one business day.

How do you photograph a group of 7 (or more) people?

Past six or seven people, a single literal group pose stops working — someone is always blinking, half the faces lose light, and one schedule conflict sinks the whole frame. Instead, each person is photographed individually under matched lighting, then composed into a coordinated group composite. Everyone looks their best, new hires can be added later without a reshoot, and the team page stays consistent.

What are the do's and don'ts of group headshots?

Do: solid mid-tone colors, structured layers, and clothing you'd wear to an important client meeting. Don't: busy patterns, large logos, reflective jewelry, or brand-new haircuts the day before. A wardrobe one-pager goes out to every participant ahead of the session, and the studio keeps a steamer and dressing area on hand so company headshots stay polished without extra prep stress.

Can ChatGPT make me a professional headshot?

AI generators can produce a headshot-shaped image, but they hallucinate likeness — colleagues notice the not-quite-you jawline immediately — and they can't deliver matched lighting across an entire team. Outputs also carry murky usage rights that fail HR and legal review at most companies. For an individual profile photo they're a stopgap; for a company team page, photographed headshots remain the standard.

How quickly can you photograph our team?

Most teams of 10 to 40 people are photographed in a single half-day or full-day session at your office. Larger groups split across multiple days. Edited galleries deliver within one week, with rush turnaround available for time-critical materials like investor decks or press launches.

Do you photograph at our office or do we come to a studio?

Both. On-location at your office is the most common option for teams of 6 or more — full studio lighting and backdrops are brought on-site, set up in a conference room or open area, and disruption is minimized. In-studio sessions in Chicago work well for executive teams of 5 or fewer, branding-heavy needs, or when office space isn't suitable.

What if a team member misses the session or starts after?

Make-up sessions for individual team members happen at the studio, or by appointment on-location for larger groups. New hires photographed in subsequent sessions are styled and lit to match the existing roster, so the team page stays cohesive as the company grows.

How do you keep new headshots consistent with our existing team photos?

Each session is documented with a style reference — lighting setup, backdrop, retouching tone, posing direction — so future sessions can be matched to the original. Working from existing photos to extend a set is common for partner-track promotions, leadership additions, and rebrands that need to preserve continuity.

Can you handle teams across multiple offices or cities?

Yes. Multi-location programs are coordinated as a single project with a shared style reference, so headshots taken in different offices read as one cohesive set. Travel beyond the Chicago area is quoted per project.

What's included in the deliverable, and how soon do we get the files?

Each team member receives high-resolution edited images suitable for website, LinkedIn, press, and print, plus web-optimized variants. Files deliver via a private gallery within one week for standard sessions; rush options are available. Group photos and environmental office shots are quoted as add-ons.