Executive Portraits

Editorial-quality portraits. One focused session gives you months of usable images.

For press, speaking engagements, thought leadership, and other public-facing moments, you need more than a face against a backdrop. We capture natural-looking portraits, showing a person’s character and influence.

Pricing starts at $625 for in-studio sessions and $950 for in-office sessions.

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A woman with short brown hair, wearing purple glasses, a purple blazer, and a colorful scarf, sitting at a table in a modern office with large windows and a cityscape view.
A man standing outside in front of a modern brick and glass building, looking off to the side with a serious expression.
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Chicago trusted photographers for executive portraits

Our background as photojournalists gives us a distinct approach to executive portraiture. We have extensive experience photographing editorial portraits for Crain’s Chicago Business and other leading news outlets and trade publications.

Each photoshoot receives:

🧑‍💼 Candid portraits

We create a relaxing environment and capture candid moments that bring out personality and presence.

⏱️ 200+ photos in a shoot

We know you’re busy, so we work fast to capture a photo library with many options and variations.

🏢 Flexible location

Photos can be taken at your office or at our West Town studio.

💎 Reshoot guarantee

If a photo falls short we'll correct it in post-production or reshoot it if needed.

Pricing

Pricing starts at $625 for in-studio sessions and $950 for in-office sessions. We provide a custom quote based on number of people, setups, and other requirements.

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A smiling man in a navy blazer and white shirt, wearing glasses, sitting in a modern office with large glass windows showing city skyscrapers.

How are executive portraits different from standard headshots?

  • Greater attention to environment, wardrobe, composition, and expression

  • Can be photographed in an office, workplace, studio, or other relevant setting

  • Images can communicate personality, authority, expertise, or leadership

  • Suitable for prominent public-facing use

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Designed for: 

Press & PR

Media features, press releases, interviews, awards, and editorial coverage.

Speaking & Events

Keynote announcements, conference bios, speaker profiles, and event promotions.

Company Marketing

Leadership pages, campaigns, reports, brochures, presentations, and sales materials.

Digital Presence

LinkedIn, executive bios, social media, newsletters, and thought leadership.

Executive portraits aren't for corporate only.

They benefit organizations and businesses of all size that are leading in their own ways. These portraits don’t follow a rigid style either - they are meant to portray your leadership team authentically and creatively, enabling your company to make the kind of impression you intend to.

Frequently asked

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  • We like to have 1-2 hours per person to get the most locations and options, but if this is scheduled during a meeting or event, we can work within your schedule’s limits by adding assistants or additional photographers.

  • Finished portraits are typically delivered within 5-7 business days after the session. If you need them sooner, 24-hour delivery is available for an additional fee.

  • Yes. We provide direction throughout the session to help you find natural, confident poses and expressions. We can also offer guidance on wardrobe and help determine what will work best for the intended use, setting, and overall look of the portraits.

  • Yes. We can add a hair and makeup artist to your portrait session.