Clients include Google, Microsoft, HSBC, Oracle, Accenture, SAP, Merrill Lynch, Aviva, TikTok and RBS.
Corporate headshots and portraits in London
Headshot London is a corporate photography and image studio working across the City of London. Since David Locke founded the studio in 2007, we have photographed international businesses based in the UK, from executives and teams to offices and events.
We produce corporate headshots, LinkedIn photography and PR portraits in colour or black and white at your offices, alongside AI corporate video for onboarding, training and communications.
Half-day bookings cover five to twenty people; full-day bookings, up to fifty. Larger commissions are priced by project.
Individuals can book a time slot at our studio days in the City of London. For one portrait, Augmented Imagery is usually the better option, using photographs you already have.
Team sessions minimise disruption to the working day.
We work across banking and finance, law, technology, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, property, construction, media and production, throughout London, the UK and internationally. Explore the client list and portfolio.
Augmented Imagery
That covers a shoot. But most companies have a second problem: the imagery they need does not exist yet, and the imagery that does exist is stock.
Augmented Imagery is how we answer it. We produce corporate imagery to brief, whether photographed, generated, or a combination of both. The method depends on what the image has to do. Brand libraries, employer-brand campaigns, thought-leadership portraits and concept work, art-directed to the standard the photography is held to.
It is most useful to companies moving faster than their picture library. A founder speaking at a conference soon, an office opening in the spring, a team being hired. The image is needed before the thing exists, and we photograph the business you are becoming rather than only the business you are today.
It also answers a problem for international companies: UK staff can be photographed in London and placed in the same setting as colleagues overseas, matching a style set at head office without the cost of travel.
Headshot or portrait?
A headshot is usually framed around your head and shoulders, built to give people a clear, accurate introduction to you. It’s what you need for LinkedIn, a company directory or a speaker biography.
A portrait has a wider brief: it can include your workspace, your team or the way you work, and tells a fuller story than a face alone. Most businesses need both.
Read the fuller breakdown on headshots versus portraits.
Who we work with
We’ve worked across banking and finance, law, technology, insurance, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, property, construction, media and production, for clients including Accenture, the BBC, Channel 4, Balfour Beatty and SAP.
Some are FTSE-listed businesses with teams in the hundreds. Others are a founder and a handful of people building something new. Both get the same lighting, the same attention and the same finished standard.
We work throughout London, the UK and internationally, wherever the business happens to be.
How a shoot works
Half-day bookings cover five to twenty people; full-day bookings, up to fifty. Larger commissions are priced by project. We come to your offices with a full lighting setup, so team sessions run around the working day rather than the other way round. Individuals can book a time slot at our studio days in the City of London, or use Augmented Imagery to get a portrait using photographs you already have. For everything else, from what to wear to our cancellation policy, see our frequently asked questions.
To book or ask a question, get in touch, call 07940444641, or message us on WhatsApp using the CHAT button at the top of the page.
Headshot London FAQ
I’m booking and managing the shoot for our team. How can you make my life easier?
We take the work off your desk after the shoot. Colleagues collect their own pictures from a private gallery, order their own retouching and bring their questions straight to us, and you can see at a glance who still needs to download. See everything the gallery does for organisers.
How long has Headshot London been in business?
Headshot London has photographed businesses since 2007, which makes 2027 our twentieth anniversary.
How much does a shoot cost?
Shoots start from £390 + VAT. Team days and larger commissions are quoted in writing before anything is booked. Augmented Imagery starts at £125 + VAT per image, and retouching, where arranged, is £50 + VAT per image.
I want retouching, but my company won’t pay. What can I do?
You can order it yourself. Choose “Retouch this image” on your photograph in the gallery, describe the change you would like and pay online, at £50 + VAT per image. We deal with you directly.
I’m nervous in front of the camera. What will the shoot be like?
Feeling a little awkward in front of the camera is completely normal, especially at first. Our approach is relaxed, friendly and collaborative. We’ll talk you through each stage, offer gentle, clear guidance on posing and expression, and take breaks whenever you need them.
We find that the secret to a great photograph is often simply good conversation. As we chat and get to know each other, the nerves tend to fade and natural expressions begin to emerge. Ultimately, we’re just people working together towards the same goal: creating photographs that look and feel like you, at your best.
Will I still look like myself after the photos have been edited?
Absolutely. Our approach to editing is natural and subtle. Every photograph receives a light professional polish to bring out its best qualities, without changing the way you look. We want you to look like yourself, just beautifully photographed.
If you’d like any additional retouching, click “Retouch this image” on your chosen photo in your online gallery and leave a note describing what you’d like adjusted. We’ll send you a quote for your approval before we carry out any extra work.
I need headshots at short notice. Can you help?
Sometimes, yes. We can shoot the same day or the next, depending on availability and your location. Tell us your date and where you’ll be, and we’ll confirm what’s possible. Augmented Imagery is also an option for a single portrait, using photographs you already have.
Our team works from home. How do we get everyone photographed?
Many teams are split between home and the office, so an all-hands meeting or a shared office day is the best time to book. A half day covers five to twenty people and a full day up to fifty, so the whole team can be photographed in one session. Anyone who can’t attend can use Augmented Imagery, with photographs they already have.
Do you have a studio?
Most shoots take place at your offices, with a full lighting setup brought to you. Individuals without a suitable space can book a time slot on one of our studio days in the City of London.
Where is Headshot London based?
In the City of London. We photograph at client offices across London and throughout the UK for major companies with nationwide offices.
How quickly are photographs delivered?
Within three to five working days in most cases, through our SEND app, a private online gallery where everyone can download their own pictures in four versions, from the full-resolution file to a square cropped for LinkedIn. Read more about the SEND app.
How can we pay?
We send an invoice or payment link, and every session is paid in advance by credit card or bank transfer. Retouching that colleagues order from the gallery is paid online when they order it. If the company is paying for retouching of their staff images, the retouching is quoted at the start.
Can you photograph people across several offices, including overseas?
Yes. Multi-office and team shoots are quoted based on the number of people and the locations involved. Get in touch with those details, and we’ll send you a quote and outline the options.
What if I don’t like any of the photos?
We don’t offer re-shoots or refunds, so we work hard to get it right on the day. You’re in control throughout: if something isn’t working for you, tell us and we’ll change direction there and then. Afterwards you choose your favourites from your private gallery, and you can order retouching on any image.
Can I use the photos on LinkedIn and for company materials?
Yes. Everyone can download their images from our SEND gallery app, in four versions, including a full-resolution file and a square crop for LinkedIn. Headshot London owns the images. Your licence covers unlimited use for PR, LinkedIn and company and individual websites. Advertising is licensed separately, based on the pricing policy of The Association of Photographers (AOP), so get in touch if you’re planning an advertising campaign.