New York City Headshots: How Match Production Delivers Professional Results Across Manhattan and Beyond
I’m Lisa Soldberg, Head of Production at Match Production, and I’ve spent six years coordinating headshot sessions across Manhattan and beyond. Whether you need corporate headshots for your team, executive portraits for senior leadership, or remote headshots for distributed professionals, we handle the logistics so you can focus on your business. Match Production’s headshot photographer team brings amazing expertise to a wide range of industries, including acting, Broadway, finance, law, technology, and the creative world.
Our Times Square studio serves as home base, but we also work on location throughout Manhattan and the outer boroughs. From Financial District law firms scheduling early morning sessions to Brooklyn startups needing team photos, we adapt our approach to fit your schedule and space. Our studio regularly works with actors, artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives, helping them achieve their career goals and make a strong impression on casting directors, agents, and agencies. Actor headshots are essential for auditions and career advancement, as they are the single most important marketing tool for actors. A headshot is often the first impression potential clients, agents, or employers receive. Many people feel awkward when having pictures taken, but our photographers are skilled at creating a comfortable environment to help you relax. Most clients receive their retouched images within 24 to 48 hours, because New York moves fast and your headshots should too.
Our Times Square studio features online galleries where clients can view a range of styles and pictures, and our photographers guide you through poses to capture the best shot. Match Production’s headshot photographers have experience working with clients from around the world, and our site showcases our amazing photo galleries. Our expertise in headshot photography helps clients reflect professionalism and stand out to their audience, whether for business, acting, or creative pursuits. Photographers often encourage clients to relax and be themselves during shoots, ensuring natural and authentic expressions. Our photos have helped clients get noticed by casting directors, agents, and agencies, and our approach is essential for anyone looking to achieve success in New York City's competitive industries.
Match Production’s NYC Headshot Services
We specialize in three core areas: studio sessions at our Times Square location, on-location shoots across New York City, and remote headshots for clients anywhere. Match Production's headshot photographers offer a range of styles tailored to different industries and professional needs, ensuring every client receives imagery that fits their brand. Look for photographers who provide a seamless experience for both individuals and large groups, including optional makeup services. Each approach serves different needs, but all deliver the same quality and consistency that Manhattan professionals expect.
Corporate headshots make up the majority of our work. Companies book us for LinkedIn profile updates, website refreshes, and press kit photography. We handle individual executives who need polished portraits and entire teams that want cohesive branding. Photographers in New York City may specialize in corporate headshots for different professional uses, including LinkedIn profiles and corporate branding. The essential difference a professional headshot makes can be seen in career advancement and personal branding, helping clients stand out in competitive markets. Our process works whether you’re scheduling one CEO or 100 employees.
Executive headshots require a different touch than standard corporate photography. Senior executives need images that convey authority while remaining approachable. The style and expertise of our headshot photographers are crucial for reflecting professionalism at the executive level. We spend extra time on posing and expression to capture the confidence that directors and stakeholders want to see.
Remote headshots serve clients who can’t reach our studio or prefer the convenience of virtual sessions. Using live coaching and professional retouching, we create polished portraits that match studio quality. This option works especially well for distributed teams or busy professionals with tight schedules.
Our NYC Headshot Process from Booking to Delivery
Every headshot session starts with a brief consultation to understand your role, company image, and where these photos will appear. We discuss wardrobe options, background preferences, and any specific requirements your industry might have. Communicating your goals and expectations with your photographer ahead of time ensures that the session is tailored to meet your needs. It is beneficial to practice poses before the headshot session to increase confidence and ensure you feel prepared. Experts advise that you should wear solid colors to avoid distractions in your headshot, as this helps keep the focus on your face. Booking happens through our scheduling system with typical time slots running from 8am to 6pm.
Pre-session preparation includes a wardrobe guide sent three days prior and a confirmed call time. For studio sessions, clients check in at our Times Square location about 15 minutes early. On-location shoots require coordination with building security and setup time, so we arrive 30 minutes before the first session. To look fresh in your headshot, it’s recommended to get a good night's sleep and stay hydrated before your shoot.
The actual shoot moves quickly but never feels rushed. Individual sessions run 20 to 30 minutes for standard packages, with time for multiple poses and outfit changes. Our expertise ensures that we guide you through each pose, helping you feel comfortable and confident so every shot captures your best look. Corporate team sessions follow a similar rhythm, with staggered call times to minimize disruption to your workday. It's common to receive guidance on facial expressions during headshot sessions, ensuring that your images convey the right tone and professionalism.
Post-production happens immediately after each session. We handle color correction, professional retouching, and quality control before delivering images through a private online gallery. Clients review their photos in these secure galleries, making it easy to select the perfect shot, request additional retouching, and receive high-resolution files with unlimited usage rights. Headshot packages typically include a number of edited images and rights for unlimited usage of the photos, giving clients full control over how they use their portraits.
Manhattan and Borough Coverage
Our Times Square studio provides controlled lighting, consistent backgrounds, and quick turnaround times. The location puts us within walking distance of most Midtown offices and a short subway ride from Financial District clients. We maintain multiple shooting bays to handle concurrent sessions during busy periods.
On-location services cover all of Manhattan, from Battery Park to the Upper West Side. We regularly shoot in Midtown office buildings, Financial District boardrooms, and creative spaces in Chelsea and SoHo. The portable setup includes professional lighting, backdrop options, and the same quality standards as our studio work.
Borough coverage extends to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx with advance scheduling. We factor in travel time and logistics when booking these sessions, but maintain the same delivery timeline and quality standards. Many growing companies in Brooklyn’s tech corridor choose on-location sessions to showcase their neighborhood culture.
Remote headshots eliminate geography entirely. Clients connect through our virtual platform for live-directed sessions using their smartphone or computer camera. We provide lighting guides, background recommendations, and real-time posing direction. Match Production serves clients from around the world and across a variety of industries, helping them achieve professional results no matter where they are located. Social media influencers benefit from professional headshots to enhance their online presence and appeal. The process works well for executives who travel frequently or teams spread across multiple time zones.
Corporate Headshots and Executive Portraits
Corporate team sessions require careful scheduling and consistent execution. We coordinate with HR and operations teams to create call sheets that work around meetings and deadlines. Each person receives individual attention while maintaining visual consistency across the entire group.
LinkedIn optimization drives many of our corporate bookings. We understand how professional headshots perform on social platforms and adjust lighting and composition accordingly. The goal is images that stand out in search results while reflecting professionalism and approachability.
Brand consistency matters for team photos and executive portraits. We work with your brand guidelines to ensure backgrounds, lighting, and styling align with your company’s visual identity. The style of each headshot is essential for maintaining a cohesive visual identity, while also allowing individual personality to shine through. Whether you need headshots that match existing leadership portraits or want to refresh your entire team’s look, we maintain consistency while showcasing individual personality.
Executive portraits often serve multiple purposes: annual reports, press releases, speaker biographies, and board presentations. We spend extra time understanding how these images will be used and adjust our approach accordingly. These executive headshots are essential for reflecting professionalism and can make a real difference in how executives are perceived by clients, partners, and stakeholders. The result is portraits that work equally well in formal business contexts and more casual professional settings.
Real Results from Our Times Square Studio
A Manhattan fintech firm recently needed executive headshots for a global press announcement with a 48-hour deadline. Their leadership team included seven senior executives with back-to-back meetings throughout the week. Leveraging our expertise in corporate photography, we transformed their conference room into a mobile studio, scheduling 25-minute windows between their existing appointments.
The challenge was maintaining lighting consistency while working around their schedule. We set up portable strobes and a seamless backdrop system that could be adjusted quickly between sessions. Each executive received immediate previews and selected their preferred shots on the spot.
We delivered the final retouched portraits within 36 hours, meeting their press deadline with time to spare. The images appeared in TechCrunch, Bloomberg, and their investor presentations. More importantly, the executives felt comfortable during a process that could have been stressful given their tight timeline.
This project demonstrates how our professional approach helps clients achieve their goals and make a strong impression in high-stakes situations. Whether you have two hours or two weeks, we find ways to make professional headshots work within your schedule.
NYC Headshot Pricing and Packages
Individual Standard Sessions start at USD 600 and include a one-hour studio shoot with two outfit changes, multiple background options, and four high-end retouched images. We offer a range of packages designed to suit different professional needs and industries, ensuring flexibility whether you need a headshot for LinkedIn, company websites, or creative portfolios. This package serves most professional needs, from LinkedIn profiles to company websites.
Corporate Mini Sessions cost USD 1449 for up to five people and work well for small teams or leadership groups. We handle scheduling, setup, and delivery while maintaining individual attention for each participant. The package includes one fully retouched image per person plus color-corrected alternatives.
Volume discounts apply for larger corporate sessions. Teams of 25 or more people qualify for enhanced packages that include extended shoot time and additional retouching options. We also offer remote session packages starting at USD 100 for distributed teams or individual executives who prefer virtual direction.
Pricing factors include session length, location requirements, and delivery timeline. Rush orders with same-day delivery carry additional fees, but we accommodate urgent needs when possible. All packages include unlimited usage rights, so you own your images completely. Investing in professional headshots is essential for making a difference in personal branding and career advancement.
Schedule Your NYC Headshot Session
Ready to upgrade your professional image? When booking a headshot session in NYC, consider your goals for the photo, research and select a photographer whose style fits your needs, and set a budget. Send scope and timing details to hello@match-production.com and we’ll coordinate a session that fits your schedule.
Corporate teams can book consultation calls to discuss logistics, group size, and timing preferences. Individual executives often prefer direct scheduling through our online calendar. Either way, we respond quickly because we understand New York’s pace.
The NYC headshot market stays busy year-round, but we maintain flexibility for both planned refreshes and urgent requests. Whether you need portraits for tomorrow’s press release or next quarter’s annual report, we find solutions that work.
By Lisa,
turning conference rooms into studios and tight deadlines into delivered excellence since the first Times Square session.
