Professional Headshot Collection
At Portraits by RC, we specialize in bringing the professional studio experience directly to your desired location within the D.C. Metro area. Whether it's your office, a natural outdoor setting, or a location that embodies your brand, we ensure a seamless and convenient session.
All headshot packages include:
On-Location Convenience: We come to your preferred location (office, home, or a designated outdoor spot within the D.C. Metro area).
Professional Setup: We bring essential lighting, backdrops (if desired), and camera equipment to create a studio-quality look wherever we are.
Expert Guidance. Professional posing and expression coaching to help you look your absolute best and feel confident.
Professional Retouching: Each selected image is meticulously retouched to ensure a polished, natural look without altering your essence.
High-resolution digital files: Ready for immediate use on LinkedIn, company websites, personal branding, and more.
Personal print release: For unlimited personal and professional commercial usage.
Online proofing gallery: To select your favorite images at your convenience.
Please note:
Prices listed are "Starts at" and reflect our professional services int he D.C. Metro area. Custom quotes for specific needs (e.g. large teams, extensive travel) are available.
Maryland sales tax (currently 6%) will be applied to all applicable digital and physical deliverables.
Value reflects travel, setup, breakdown for one person, plus the session time and deliverable
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Ideal for busy professionals who need a quick, high-quality, polished headshot for LinkedIn, a resume, or a company directory, captured efficiently at their location.
Session Details:
30-Minute Focused Session: Efficiently captured at one on-location setup (e.g., a simple backdrop or a clean office wall).
One look: Focus on one professional attire.
Deliverables:
1 Professionally Edited High-Resolution Digital Image: Your top choice, fully retouched.
Private proofing online gallery: To select your image (available for 7 days).
Starts at: $375
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Ideal for professionals or small business owners seeking a wider range of options for their website, marketing material, and various online platforms.
Session Details:
60-Minute Comprehensive Session: This session provides more time to explore different expressions, poses, and even a small location change within the same building/area.
Up to Two Looks: Allows for versatile options (e.g., formal and business casual).
Up to Two Background Options: Mix a portable studio background with an environmental setting on location (e.g., in front of an office window, a professional lobby).
Deliverables:
3 Professionally Edited High-Resolution Digital Images: A curated set showcasing your versatility.
Private proofing online gallery: To select your image (available for 14 days).
Starts at: $625
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Ideal for executives, entrepreneurs, speakers, or individuals building a comprehensive personal brand who require extensive options and a deeper narrative.
This package offers the most extensive session, allowing for diverse looks, environments, and a robust image library.
Session Details:
90-120 Minute Executive Session: Ample time for in-depth coaching, multiple wardrobe changes, and exploring various on-location environments.
Up to Four Looks: Capture a wide range of professional personas, from approachable to authoritative.
Multiple Background & Environment Options: Combine portable studio setups with diverse environmental portraits (e.g., working at a desk, speaking in a conference room, walking outside your office, D.C. urban backdrop, etc.).
Pre-Session Strategy Call: Dedicated time to discuss your brand, usage needs, and desired outcomes.
Deliverables:
8 Professionally Edited High-Resolution Digital Images: A comprehensive portfolio of your best looks.
Private proofing online gallery: To select your image with extended access (30 days).
Expedite delivery: Your final images will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Starts at: $995
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Complementary Headshot Services
Beyond your core headshot packages, we offer a range of services designed to ensure you're fully prepared, your images are perfectly utilized, and your professional brand truly shines.
Professional Hair & Makeup Artistry (Recommended)
Value: Elevate your look with a professional stylist who understands photography, lighting, and angles. Arrive relaxed and camera-ready, ensuring you feel confident and look your absolute best.
What does it include? On-site hair styling and makeup application tailored to your features and desired professional image.
Pricing: Starts at $150-$250 (Client typically pays artist directly, or you can integrate as a packaged add-on).
Wardrobe & Styling Consultation
Value: Take the guesswork out of choosing your outfits. Receive personalized advice on colors, cuts, and accessories that best flatter you and align with your professional brand/industry.
What does it include? A dedicated pre-session call or brief video consultation to review your wardrobe options and provide tailored recommendations.
Pricing: Starts at $75-$150.
Additional Professionally Edited Digital Images
Value: Once you see your proofing gallery, you might fall in love with more images than your package includes! Purchase additional retouched files to expand your versatile image library.
What it includes: Each additional selected image receives the same meticulous retouching as your package inclusions.
Pricing: Starts at $50-$75 per additional image (with potential discounts for bundles of 3 or 5).
Social Media & Web Optimization Kit
Value: Get your chosen headshots perfectly sized and formatted for all your essential online platforms, saving you time and ensuring optimal display quality.
What it includes: Your selected images provided in specific dimensions and resolutions for LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn banner, Facebook profile, Instagram, website banners, and email signatures.
Pricing: Starts at $100-$175.
Expedited Digital Image Delivery
Value: Need your new headshots quickly for a press release, speaking engagement, or job application? Get your final retouched images delivered faster than the standard turnaround time.
What it includes: Delivery of final images within [e.g., 2-3 business days] instead of the standard [e.g., 7-10 business days].
Pricing: Starts at $150-$250.
On-Location / Environmental Setup Fee (for tailored needs)
Value: If you need your headshot captured in your office, a specific D.C. landmark, or a custom environment that represents your brand (beyond standard studio or simple outdoor backdrops included in packages), this covers travel and setup.
What it includes: Photographer's travel time and equipment setup for a unique on-location shoot.
Pricing: Starts at $200-$400 (plus hourly rate for session time if applicable).
Team Headshot Day Coordination (for businesses)
Value: A convenient and efficient solution for companies needing consistent, high-quality headshots for multiple team members at their office location. Ensures brand consistency across the entire team.
What it includes: On-site setup, streamlined individual sessions, and a consistent look for all employees.
Pricing: Custom quote based on team size, time required, and number of images per person (e.g., discounted rate per headshot for bulk bookings).
Personal Branding Lifestyle Session (Upsell Opportunity)
Value: Go beyond just a headshot. Capture dynamic images of you "in action" – working, presenting, interacting – for a truly comprehensive personal brand story. Perfect for speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs.
What it includes: A longer, more extensive session focused on capturing various aspects of your professional life in relevant environments.
Pricing: This would typically be a separate, more extensive package, perhaps starting at $800-$1500+, depending on scope, rather than a simple add-on.