Not knowing what to expect is the biggest source of nerves before a headshot session. In practice it runs in a fixed order, start to finish.
The session starts with a few minutes to settle in and talk through what you’re hoping to get, even if that’s already been discussed beforehand, and from there direction stays constant throughout so there’s no standing around wondering what to do next. Once the shoot wraps, a proofing gallery follows within a couple of days. A first look, before anything is retouched.
Final delivery follows once retouching is complete, with the timeline agreed clearly at the point of booking rather than left open-ended.
See also: Why a cheap headshot session often costs more in the end.
For everything this post didn’t cover, including current pricing, the Headshots page has the full picture, or reach out directly and ask.
FAQs
The short version follows.
How quickly will I get the final images?
A proofing gallery lands within 48 hours. Retouched finals follow within a week, sooner for team bookings with a launch date.
Can you shoot a whole team in one day?
Yes. Team and company headshot days run on a fixed schedule at LemonShark Studio or on site, with a consistent backdrop and light so every profile photo matches.
Further reading
A handful of related posts.
- How much does a headshot session cost in London in 2026?
- The complete planning checklist for your headshot session
- Can you book a headshot session last minute in London?
- Booking a headshot session in Shoreditch: what to know
- How lighting changes the result of a headshot session
The steps
In short, it runs like this.
- Settle in and talk through the brief. The first few minutes, even if it's already been discussed beforehand.
- Be directed throughout the shoot. Constant, gentle direction means there's no standing around wondering what to do.
- Review the proofing gallery. A first look within a couple of days, before anything is retouched.
- Receive final delivery. On the timeline agreed at booking, not left open-ended.