Business Headshots

Headshot of a woman with curly hair wearing glasses, a colorful scarf, and a dark blazer smiling in front of a dark background.
Portrait of an older man with a beard in a suit and red patterned tie, against a dark background.
Headshot of a Man wearing glasses and a blue suit, smiling against a dark background.
Portrait of a woman smiling wearing a brown blazer against a dark background.

What is a business headshot?

A business headshot is a professional portrait that is taken from about the mid-chest up with the focus being on your face. Whether you are a small business owner, executive or entrepreneur a professional business headshot should show credibility, your personality and help to make a strong first impression.

Unlike a more casual portrait, these are crafted with professional lighting and expert guidance to make sure you’re looking confident. These are for your social media platforms, LinkedIn profiles and websites. They can also be used for email signatures and any print marketing.

Most people find you online before they get a chance to meet you and shake your hand. First impressions are made in just seconds so you want to make sure that you’re making the best first impression from the very start. These are perfect for you Linkedin Headshot

I offer business headshots for individuals in my home studio or I an also come to your office to photograph a team. For more information on team phots and to get a free quote, click here Corporate Headshots. I see clients for corporate team headshots in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.

What to expect from your business headshot session

Personalized experience

No two people are alike, so professional headshot sessions are not a one-size fits all commodity. My sessions are tailored to your or your companies industry standards and personal brand

Studio and on-location

I can see clients for their sessions in my home studio or if you have a team of people we can arrange to have me come setup at your office and photograph youre entire team.

Expert posing and guidance

Being in front of the camera can make a lot of people anxious. I will guide you and coach you on pose and expression making sure you’re not feeling awkward or nervous and that we’re getting the very best headshots.

Headshot of a A woman wearing glasses, a maroon leather jacket, and a patterned scarf with a smile, against a plain background.

Tips for getting the best business headshot

  1. Bring a few different outfits to try. Make sure that they are dry-cleaned or pressed/ironed a head of time

  2. Keep hair neat. Avoid getting haircuts too close to your session date. Men should consider a clean shave, or keeping your facial hair neat.

  3. Avoid patterns in your outifts, solid colors work best!

  4. Clean neutral backdrops with a solid color

where can i get a professional business headshot?

If your looking for headshots in the Clarksburg, Rockville, Washington D.C. area and want to work with the best headshot photographer, reach out here and book a session with me. I have a home studio in Clarksburg just a few minutes from the Outlets.

Why Choose Me For Your Business Headshots

I know that being in front of the camera can make people anxious.

I coach everyone that I photograph on their pose and their facial expression. Creating a natural smile on demand can be challenging. So I’m armed with some silly one-liners designed to get your smiling naturally.

We’ll shoot to a large screen where you can see your images in real time. We can make any needed changes in the moment and you can rest assured you’ll leave here looking confident!

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What’s included in the session?

I have appointments available during the week and can often accommodate weekend sessions. No Images are included in the session fee. Images can be purchased a la carte at the end of your session. Buy only what you love!

If you’d like to have a stylist here for your hair and makeup I can can arrange for that. Her fee is separate and paid to her.

All purchased images will be retouched by hand, by me. I deliver images in a wide and cropped format and can also deliver then in high and web resolution if you need.

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My Other Headshot Services

Actor Headshots

Make sure you’re ready for your dream role. Armato Headshots will help create stand out headshots

Company Headshots

Get your whole team looking amazing with team headshots. I can help level up your online appearance

Doctors Headshots

Professional. Trustworthy. Approachable. A headshot that reflects the care and confidence you bring to your patients

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What should I wear for a business headshot? Wear something professional. How would dress when seeing a client? Solid colors and classic styles look best. Stay away from logos and wild patterns

  2. How should I prepare for my session. I’d start with a good nights rest. Make sure what you’re going to wear is pressed or ironed. Make sure hair is looking tidy, and for me, your facial hair is either clean shaven well kept.

  3. How long does a business headshot session take? I can depend on what your hoping to get. I can often have a session completed on 30 mins or less with one outfit. If you have multiple outfits the session will take a bit longer. Overall, I take as long as we need to make sure you have exactly what you want.

  4. When will I receive my final images? Images will be retouched and edited by me. usually I have images back out to you in a few days from your session date. If you need something same day, just let me know.