Visit a company’s “Our Team” page and you can tell in a second whether the portraits were planned. Different backgrounds, lighting, crops and expressions make a team look disconnected, even when the people are excellent. Matching portraits do the opposite: they make a company look organized and established before anyone reads a word.
What makes team headshots consistent
- The same background for everyone.
- The same lighting, so skin tones and contrast match from portrait to portrait.
- The same camera height, crop and framing, so faces sit at the same size and position on the page.
- A coordinated level of formality: everyone in jackets, or everyone smart casual.
- Expressions in the same range. Not identical, but no one looking stern next to a colleague in a full grin.
Why it’s worth it
- Your website looks professional. A unified team page signals that the company pays attention to detail.
- Clients can put faces to names. On proposals, bios and LinkedIn, consistent portraits make your people recognizable.
- It’s easier for your marketing team. Images that match can be used together anywhere, from the website to presentations.
How I keep a team consistent
When I photograph a team, I bring a temporary studio to your office and set it up once, in a conference room or lobby. Everyone is photographed with the same backdrop, lights and camera position. Each person gets the same expression coaching my private clients receive, then chooses their favorite image on the spot.
For leadership, we can add longer Pro Sessions in the same setup, so executives get more time and more options while still matching the rest of the team. See how an on-site day runs in the logistics of on-site corporate headshots.
New hires, same look
Teams change. We keep your team’s lighting and background on file, so new employees can be photographed later, individually, and still match your existing team page.
Tips for planning your team day
- Share a short wardrobe note with your team in advance. See what to wear for your headshot.
- Book a quiet room with enough space for lights and a backdrop.
- Schedule people in short, staggered time slots so nobody waits around.
- Decide on the background with your marketing team before the day.
Frequently asked questions
How many people can you photograph in a day?
It depends on the session type and your schedule. The Express Session takes 15 minutes per person. Tell us your team size and we’ll plan the day with you.
What does a team session cost?
Express Sessions are $160 per person for teams of six or more, plus an on-location fee from $230 depending on distance. Teams of 20 or more qualify for sliding rates. See the rates page.
Planning headshots for your team?
As a corporate photographer in Indianapolis, I bring the studio to your office across the metro. Tell us how many people and where you are, and we’ll send a tailored quote. More about my work on the headshot photographer in Indianapolis page.