How Long Does a Team Headshot Day Take?

Short answer: each person is in front of the camera for only a few minutes. The length of the whole day depends on how many people you have, and we agree the schedule together when you book.

How long is each person away from their desk?

A few minutes. I bring a full studio to your office, so nobody travels. Staff choose their own time slot in advance, arrive at their time, are coached through their headshot, and go back to work. Nobody loses their morning.

What decides how long the day takes?

• Team size. This is the main factor. More people means more slots.
• How the slots are booked. Each team member gets their own booking link, so the day runs to a timetable and people are not lining up in a hallway.
• Preparation. Everyone receives a preparation guide beforehand. People who arrive knowing what to wear are quicker and happier with the result.
• Where it happens. Larger teams are usually photographed on-site. Smaller teams can come to my studio in downtown Vancouver, WA instead.

How the day runs

1. Pick a date. One call to plan the day and the look you want across the team.
2. Staff book a slot. Each person chooses their own time and receives the preparation guide.
3. The studio comes to you. Same light, same background and the same coaching for every person.
4. A consistent set is delivered. Ready for your website, LinkedIn and press.

Will a few minutes really be enough?

Yes, because every person is coached. Most people do not know what to do in front of a camera, and that is what takes time when nobody is directing them. I direct expression and posture from the first frame, so even the camera-shy members of your team look confident and approachable.

What about people who are away that day, and new hires?

Your lighting and background are kept on record. Anyone who misses the day, and anyone who joins later, can book a studio session and receive a headshot that matches the rest of the team. Your team page stays consistent as you grow.

Where do you travel?

I photograph teams on-site across Portland, Vancouver and Southwest Washington.

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