See my rates for:
Actor headshots taken at my space on the Upper West Side
Professional headshots taken at my space on the Upper West Side
Company headshots taken in an office
Events (corporate, parties, networking events)
Family sessions (same rates for engagements and proposals)
Shows & performances (comedy shows, theater)
In 2022 I wrote a blog post about NYC headshot rates. The most surprising thing I found was the range of rates – it truly depends on the photographer: their specific experience, expertise, skills, equipment, and process, not to mention the very sexy “cost of doing business” which differs for each person.
So there isn’t one standard rate for NYC headshot photographers. We’re all different. And we arrive at our rates differently.
When choosing my rates, I factored in quite a bit – including my 17+ years of experience as a professional photographer. If you have questions about any of this, or if there’s a session type not covered below, don’t hesitate to reach out.
ACTOR HEADSHOTS
Actor headshots can be any number of looks. Starting with the 2-look session, the rate is $100 for each additional look. No time limit.
While I do not put restrictions on time, I estimate that it generally takes about 30 minutes per look. Read my blog post for more details about what is a “look” and how long a session might take.
Please note I only deliver fully retouched headshots (including full, web, and Instagram size). Retouching is part of my service. For the same reasons a writer doesn’t turn in a first draft, I do not deliver unretouched photos.
Return clients receive $100 off any actor headshot session.
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
1 look
includes 1 free retouched image
$290
MY STUDIO
Professional headshots are simply headshots for a LinkedIn page, company website, or professional purposes. The above four people are not actors, but individuals who wanted great headshots to represent them professionally.
These above examples, and my rates listed here, are representative of my in-studio sessions only. See more in my full professional headshots gallery.
YOUR OFFICE
Headshot sessions taken at a company office will be set at slightly different rates depending on the number of employees, number of headshots, etc.
Please see my company headshots page for more information, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
ALL HEADSHOT SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Consultation on wardrobe and looks (phone, FaceTime, email, or in person)
Clothing test shots – if you’re not sure about an outfit, let’s see what it looks like on camera first
No limits on time or number of photos taken
Same-day private gallery of web-sized, color-corrected photos
Gallery of my favorite headshots from the session (24-hour turnaround)
Retouched headshots of your choosing in a 48-hour turnaround
Headshots with a border and your name for printing (optional)
An optional mention on my Instagram where I can plug anything you’re working on, your site, etc.
Additional retouched headshots beyond the package are $40 each
EVENTS
$350 per hour at event
I primarily focus on corporate events – conferences, panel discussions, company happy hours, etc. However, I have also captured parties, family get togethers, and more.
My hourly rate is for my time spent at the event. All post-processing (which often takes 2-3 times as long as the event itself) does not incur an additional rate – it’s all factored in.
I take as many photos as I can and edit the best for light, color, and composition. I can deliver high-res photos digitally (e.g., via wetransfer) and/or upload them to a gallery for viewing and downloading (e.g. flickr.com or pic-time.com, depending on the type of session).
I can travel anywhere within Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx.
Suffolk, Nassau, Westchester, Rockland, Staten Island, and beyond may require additional travel cost.
See more photos in my events gallery and a list of some past clients.
FAMILY SESSIONS
MINI SESSION
up to 30-40 minutes
$390 for new clients
$350 for returning clients
40+ edited, high-res, digital photos
Private online gallery
STANDARD SESSION
up to 60-70 minutes
$490 for new clients
$450 for returning clients
75+ edited, high-res, digital photos
Private online gallery
EXTENDED SESSION
up to 90-100 minutes
$590 for new clients
$550 for returning clients
100+ edited, high-res, digital photos
Private online gallery
ALL FAMILY SESSIONS INCLUDE:
Location and duration of your choosing
High-res, digital photos personally edited for composition, color, light
Extra retouching for your special holiday card photo
Private online gallery including high-res downloads and options to purchase physical products
A highly experienced photographer who’s nice, good with kids, likes to joke around, and has been capturing families since 2012
Please give this family page a read if you’d like to know more about my process, editing style, turnaround time, and more
Special Photoshop requests available at additional rates
SHOWS & PERFORMANCES
HALF HOUR SHOW
up to 30 minutes
$150
HOUR SHOW
up to 60 minutes
$200
HALF, FULL, or MULTI-DAY
Please inquire! I can work within budgets for a half, full, or multi-day event.
I’ve been capturing shows and performances since the very beginning. This is actually how I got my start in photography in 2007.
See some of my photos of comedy shows taken mostly during my time at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in NYC. (I’m currently adding more recent photos to this gallery!)
While most of my work is comedy-based, this can also include any type of theater, dance performance, stage act, or a similar event during which I would be capturing photos from a viewer’s standpoint.
ALL SHOW & PERFORMANCE PHOTOS INCLUDE:
Getting to the show early to capture any pre-show or green room antics
Staying for a bit after the show to capture the cast on stage or outside
As many photos as I can take from as many angles as I can get
High-res, digital photos edited for color, clarity, and light
Edited photos delivered directly via wetransfer and/or uploaded to a gallery on flickr.com
An optional mention on my Instagram where I can plug anything you’re working on, your site, etc.