Most headshot session bookings go well. The ones that don’t share a pattern. A few warning signs, usually visible before the booking was even confirmed.
A portfolio that only shows a handful of hand-picked images, with no way to see a full session, is worth questioning. So is a photographer who won’t put pricing or inclusions in writing, or who is vague about turnaround time when asked directly.
Reviews matter, but so does how a photographer responds to a less glowing one. A pattern of clients mentioning late delivery, or images that didn’t match the portfolio’s standard, is worth more than a wall of five-star ratings with no detail behind them.
See also: Booking a headshot session in Notting Hill: what to know.
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FAQs
Quick answers, no fluff.
How long does a headshot session take?
Most single headshots take around 45 minutes, including a wardrobe change if one is brought along. Team sessions run in back-to-back slots so a whole office can be done in a morning.
Do you deliver LinkedIn-sized crops?
Every headshot is delivered as a square LinkedIn-ready crop alongside the uncropped retouched image, ready to drop straight into a profile.
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