Professional Headshots in NYCfor executives, entrepreneurs & business professionals
Polished, modern headshots with friendly expression coaching, photographed at our Midtown Manhattan studio or at your office. 20+ years of making real people look confident on camera.
- $299 pop-up studio days
- 7–10 day delivery
- Expression coaching included
A professional headshot that looks like you on your best day
Blue Sky's Studio photographs professional headshots in New York City for executives, attorneys, financial advisors, consultants, founders, and anyone who needs a polished image for LinkedIn, a company website, a speaker bio, or press.
Every session includes expression coaching, modern lighting on the backdrop of your choice, and a fully retouched, high-resolution headshot, typically delivered in 7 to 10 days. Need headshots for your whole team? Learn more about our corporate headshots in NYC, photographed on-site at your office.
Choose the headshot session that fits
Pop-up studio headshots
$299
Join one of our pop-up studio days at a professional studio in Midtown Manhattan, near Penn Station and Hudson Yards.
- Held on scheduled dates
- Expression coaching
- One fully retouched headshot
Private on-location session
From $1,095
We bring a full mobile studio to your office for a private session with you or your leadership group.
- Photographed at your office
- Ideal for C-suite and partners
- Fully insured, COI provided
Personal branding session
Custom quote
Headshots plus lifestyle and workplace images that tell your story across your website, LinkedIn, and marketing.
- Brand strategy consultation
- On location around NYC
- A library of content images
Headshots for New York professionals
Professional headshot examples
From booking to final headshot
- Book your session. Choose a pop-up studio date, a private on-location session, or a branding consultation.
- Plan your look. We help with wardrobe, backdrop, and style so your headshot fits your brand.
- Your photo session. Friendly expression coaching helps even camera-shy people relax and look confident.
- Select & retouch. Review your images, choose your favorite, and receive your retouched headshot in 7–10 days.
How to prepare for your headshot
- Bring two or three outfit options in solid colors
- Avoid busy patterns, large logos, and very bright colors
- Choose classic necklines and well-fitted jackets
- Get a good night's sleep and stay hydrated
- Think about where you'll use the photo: LinkedIn, website, or press
Professional headshot FAQs
Have a question that isn't here? Call us at 646-397-3478 or send us a message.
How much does a professional headshot cost in NYC?
Individuals can book one of our $299 pop-up studio days in Midtown Manhattan, held on scheduled dates, which includes one fully retouched headshot. Private on-location sessions at your office start at $1,095, which is typical for executives and small leadership groups. Personal branding sessions are custom quoted based on locations, time, and the number of images you need.
How long does a headshot session take?
A pop-up studio headshot takes up to 10 minutes, including expression coaching and reviewing your images. Private executive sessions often run 15 minutes so we can try more looks, and personal branding sessions are planned around your shot list and locations.
What should I wear for a professional headshot?
Wear what you would wear to an important meeting with your best client. Solid colors and classic necklines photograph best, while busy patterns, logos, and very bright colors can distract from your face. We are happy to review outfit options with you before your session.
Where do you photograph headshots in New York City?
We photograph at your office anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the NYC metro area, or at a professional rental studio in Midtown Manhattan near 8th Avenue and 37th Street, a short walk from Penn Station and Hudson Yards.
How quickly will I receive my headshots?
Final retouched headshots are typically delivered in 7 to 10 days. You can review your images during the session and choose your favorites in a private online gallery.
Can I use my headshot on LinkedIn, my website, and in press?
Yes. Your final images are delivered as high-resolution files you can use on LinkedIn, your company website, speaker bios, and press materials.
What is the difference between a headshot and a personal branding session?
A headshot is a clean, consistent portrait, usually from the chest up, for profiles and company directories. A personal branding session goes further, with lifestyle and workplace images that tell your story across your website, LinkedIn, and marketing.
Kristin & Anna
Blue Sky's Studio is led by an all-women team of photographers who make even the most camera-shy people look confident and approachable.
Kristin Karkoska
Founder & photographerKristin founded Blue Sky's Studio in 2002 and has 20+ years of experience photographing people. She leads the studio's work across New York City, Southern California, and Austin, photographs corporate clients in Chicago, and created the coaching approach every Blue Sky's session is built on.
Anna Vacca
Partner & NYC photographerAnna leads Blue Sky's Studio's New York sessions, from private executive portraits to on-site team headshot days, and also photographs clients in Boston, Washington, DC, and Chicago.
Ready for a headshot you'll love?
Book a pop-up studio date or a private session, and we'll take care of the rest.