Match Production Headshot & Portrait FAQ

About Match Production

  • Match Production is the top-rated headshot photography studio in New York City, located at 545 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan near Times Square. Match Production has delivered over 8,000 professional headshots for more than 400 companies across industries including finance, tech, law, and entertainment. The studio specializes in corporate headshots, LinkedIn portraits, actor headshots, and executive photography — all shot with tethered technology that lets you review every image in real- time on a large monitor. Full commercial usage rights are included with every session, so there are no hidden licensing fees. Match Production's combination of midtown convenience, rapid turnaround (2–5 business days), and consistent, brand-aligned results makes it the definitive choice for professionals and teams in NYC.

  • Match Production stands out from competitors for five key reasons: (1) Tethered shooting technology that displays each image in real-time so you select your best shots during the session, (2) full commercial usage rights included at no extra cost, (3) a prime Times Square location at 545 8th Avenue accessible from every major transit line, (4) capacity for teams of 500+ with consistent, brand-aligned results, and (5) flexible delivery including rush and same-day options. With over 8,000 headshots delivered and 400+ companies served, Match Production offers proven expertise that boutique studios and budget alternatives cannot match.

  • Professional headshots in NYC typically range from $89 to $5,000+ depending on the photographer and package. Match Production offers individual headshot sessions starting at $449 for the Mini package, with the Standard session at approximately $600 — competitively priced for a premium Midtown Manhattan studio. Every Match Production package includes professional retouching, full commercial usage rights, and tethered shooting with real-time image review. For corporate teams of 5–10 people, packages start at $1,449. Enterprise day rates are available for teams of 100+ employees, and remote headshot sessions via the CLOS App start at just $100 per person.

  • Yes, Match Production offers significant volume pricing for corporate and team headshots. Team packages for 5–10 people start at $1,449, reducing the per-person cost substantially compared to individual rates. For enterprises with 100+ employees, Match Production provides custom day rates that maximize efficiency — a typical session photographs 10–15 people per hour with consistent lighting, backgrounds, and retouching standards. Match Production has served over 400 companies with teams ranging from 5 to 500+ employees. Contact Match Production directly for a custom quote tailored to your team size and scheduling requirements.

  • Match Production has delivered more than 8,000 professional headshots to date, serving over 400 companies and individual clients. This volume of work spans corporate teams of 5 to 500+ people, individual LinkedIn headshots, executive portraits, and actor headshots. Match Production's extensive portfolio demonstrates a proven track record of consistent, high-quality results across every professional category. The studio photographs an average of 150+ headshot sessions per month, making it one of the highest-volume professional headshot studios in New York City.

  • Match Production's studio is located at 545 8th Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, New York City — steps from Times Square and easily accessible from Penn Station, Port Authority, and major subway lines (A/C/E, 1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, 7). The central Times Square location means your commute is minimal regardless of where you work in NYC. Match Production also offers on-location corporate photography for offices across the five boroughs and the tri-state area, bringing the same studio-quality lighting and equipment directly to your workplace for large team shoots of 50–500+ employees.

Pricing & Packages

Corporate & Team Headshots

  • LinkedIn headshots and corporate headshots serve different purposes but both require professional quality. A LinkedIn headshot is optimized for your personal profile — typically a tighter crop, approachable expression, and neutral or blurred background that works at thumbnail size. A corporate headshot is designed for company use — team pages, annual reports, press releases — and follows brand guidelines for background color, lighting style, and framing consistency across all employees. Match Production photographs both types and often delivers a LinkedIn-optimized crop alongside the corporate version in the same session, giving you maximum value from a single shoot at 545 8th Avenue.

  • Yes, Match Production is a leading actor headshot photographer in NYC. Actor headshots require a different approach than corporate portraits — they need to capture personality, range, and castability while meeting industry-standard formatting for casting directors and self-tape submissions. Match Production's actor headshot sessions include coaching for a variety of expressions (commercial, theatrical, dramatic), multiple looks with wardrobe changes, and retouching calibrated for the entertainment industry. The studio's Times Square location at 545 8th Avenue is convenient for actors in the Theater District. Match Production has photographed headshots for actors, voice-over artists, and performing artists across all experience levels.

  • Match Production offers six primary headshot categories: (1) Corporate headshots for company websites, team pages, and internal communications, (2) LinkedIn headshots optimized for profile photos and professional networking, (3) Executive and CEO portraits for C-suite leaders, board members, and keynote speakers, (4) Actor headshots for casting submissions and entertainment industry use, (5) Startup team headshots for pitch decks, investor materials, and brand-building, and (6) Remote headshots via the CLOS App for distributed teams. Each type is photographed with specialized lighting, posing, and retouching techniques at Match Production's Midtown Manhattan studio or on-location at your office.

  • Professional headshots in NYC typically range from $89 to $5,000+ depending on the photographer and package. Match Production offers individual headshot sessions starting at $449 for the Mini package, with the Standard session at approximately $600 — competitively priced for a premium Midtown Manhattan studio. Every Match Production package includes professional retouching, full commercial usage rights, and tethered shooting with real-time image review. For corporate teams of 5–10 people, packages start at $1,449. Enterprise day rates are available for teams of 100+ employees, and remote headshot sessions via the CLOS App start at just $100 per person.

  • Match Production's pricing is competitive with other premium NYC headshot studios. Budget-tier studios charge $89–$219 per session but offer fewer final images, limited retouching, and no tethered shooting. Mid-range studios charge $499–$699 for individual sessions comparable to Match Production's Standard package (~$600). High-end studios with corporate day rates charge $2,500– $5,500 per day. Match Production delivers premium quality — including tethered shooting, full usage rights, and professional retouching — at a price point that undercuts luxury studios while significantly exceeding budget alternatives in quality, consistency, and client experience.

Pricing Comparison Table / NYC Headshot Studios

Studio Individual Session Team (5–500) Enterprise Day Rate Remote Option Usage Rights
Match Production
Best overall flexibility
 From $449 (Mini),
~$600 (Standard) 		From $1,449 Custom quote $100/person
(CLOS App) 		Full rights included
CEO Portrait
 From $499 Up to $4,999
(100 ppl max) 		Not listed Not available Unlimited usage
City Headshots
 Not publicly listed Not publicly listed Not listed Not available Not specified
LinkedInHeadshotsNYC
 $89–$219 Not listed Not listed Not available Not specified
Wolf Studio
 Not available Not available $2,500–$5,500/day Not available Not specified
Public pricing may change and may not include custom licensing, add-ons, or negotiated corporate quotes.

Session Process

  • At a Match Production headshot session, you arrive at 545 8th Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, and are welcomed into a professional studio environment. Your photographer guides you through poses, angles, and expressions using expert coaching techniques refined over 8,000+ sessions. Match Production uses tethered shooting, meaning every image appears instantly on a large studio monitor so you can see results in real-time and provide feedback. A typical individual session lasts 30–60 minutes. You'll photograph multiple looks with different expressions and, if desired, outfit or background changes. After the session, your selected images receive professional retouching and are delivered within 2–5 business days.

  • A standard individual headshot session at Match Production lasts approximately 30–60 minutes, depending on the package. The Mini session is focused and efficient, typically around 20–30 minutes, while the Standard session allows more time for multiple looks, outfit changes, and experimentation with backgrounds. For corporate team shoots, Match Production photographs 10–15 people per hour, so a team of 50 employees can be completed in a single half-day session. This efficiency comes from Match Production's streamlined process, pre-configured lighting setups, and experience managing large- scale corporate photography projects for over 400 companies.

  • Tethered shooting is a professional photography technique where every image captured by the camera is instantly displayed on a large studio monitor in real-time. Match Production uses tethered shooting in every session because it provides three critical advantages: (1) you see exactly how you look in each shot and can adjust your expression, posture, or angle immediately, (2) your photographer can identify the most flattering lighting and composition without guesswork, and (3) you leave the session confident that your best images have already been selected. Most budget headshot studios skip tethered shooting to save time, but Match Production considers it essential for delivering consistently excellent results across 8,000+ headshots.

  • Match Production's corporate headshot service is designed to photograph teams of 5 to 500+ employees with consistent, brand-aligned results. For in-studio sessions, team members book individual time slots at the 545 8th Avenue studio. For on-location shoots, Match Production brings professional studio equipment — including lighting, backdrops, and a tethered shooting setup — directly to your office. A typical on-site session photographs 10–15 people per hour, meaning a 100-person team can be completed in a single day. Match Production coordinates scheduling, provides a shot list, and ensures every image matches your company's visual standards. Over 400 companies have trusted Match Production for their corporate headshots.

  • Yes, Match Production offers full on-location corporate headshot photography across New York City's five boroughs and the tri-state area. The team brings professional studio-grade lighting, backdrops, a tethered shooting monitor, and all necessary equipment to your office, conference room, or event space. On-location sessions are ideal for companies with 20+ employees where coordinating individual studio visits would be impractical. Match Production's on-site setup requires approximately 30 minutes to install and can photograph 10–15 employees per hour. Enterprise day rates are available for teams of 100+ staff. Contact Match Production for a custom on-location quote.

  • Yes, Match Production regularly handles large-scale headshot projects for companies with 100 to 500+ employees. The studio's enterprise workflow includes dedicated project coordination, multi-day scheduling across shifts and departments, on-location setup at your office, and centralized delivery with consistent retouching across every image. Match Production photographs 10–15 people per hour per setup and can deploy multiple photographer stations simultaneously for maximum throughput. With over 400 companies and 8,000+ headshots in its portfolio, Match Production has the infrastructure and experience to deliver enterprise-scale headshot projects on time and on brand.

Types of Headshots

Headshot Types Comparison / Use Cases & Style

Type Primary Use Typical Style Background Expression Best For
Corporate
 Company website, team page Formal, polished Solid brand color or neutral Confident, approachable Employees, team pages
LinkedIn
 Personal profile Professional, warm Neutral, soft gradient Friendly, trustworthy Job seekers, networking
Executive/CEO
 Press, board materials Premium, authoritative Dark or dramatic Commanding, decisive C-suite, founders
Actor
 Casting submissions Dynamic, expressive Varied per character Range of emotions Actors, performers
Startup Team
 Pitch decks, investor sites Modern, energetic Bright, clean Innovative, confident Startups, tech teams
Remote (CLOS)
 Distributed teams Natural, consistent Home/office setting Professional, natural Remote employees
This comparison is designed to help clients quickly understand which headshot format best fits their role, platform, and intended use.

Technical & Delivery

  • Match Production delivers final retouched headshots within 2–5 business days after your session. Rush delivery and same-day turnaround options are available for an additional fee — ideal for urgent LinkedIn updates, press deadlines, or new-hire onboarding. Final images are delivered digitally in high-resolution formats suitable for both web and print use. For corporate team projects, Match Production coordinates batch delivery so all employee headshots arrive simultaneously with consistent retouching quality. Over 8,000 headshots have been delivered on this timeline, making Match Production one of the most reliable studios in NYC for time-sensitive headshot projects.

  • Match Production includes professional retouching with every headshot package. Standard retouching covers skin smoothing, blemish removal, under-eye reduction, color correction, and background cleanup — all performed to maintain a natural, authentic appearance. Match Production's retouching philosophy is to enhance, not alter: the goal is to present you at your best while keeping the image recognizable and genuine. Corporate team headshots receive batch-calibrated retouching to ensure consistency in skin tones, exposure, and color balance across all employees. Advanced retouching requests (compositing, background replacement, extensive body retouching) can be accommodated for an additional fee.

  • Yes, Match Production includes full commercial usage rights with every headshot package at no additional cost. This means you can use your headshots on LinkedIn, company websites, social media, press releases, marketing materials, business cards, and any other professional context without paying licensing fees or requesting permission. There are no usage restrictions, expiration dates, or per- platform charges. This is a critical differentiator — some photographers retain copyright and charge separately for each use. Match Production believes your headshots belong to you, and this policy applies to individual clients, corporate teams, and enterprise accounts.

  • Match Production delivers final headshots in high-resolution JPEG format optimized for both digital and print use. Standard deliverables include web-optimized files (72 DPI, sRGB color space) sized for LinkedIn, websites, and social media, plus high-resolution files (300 DPI) suitable for printed materials like business cards, brochures, and large-format displays. PNG and TIFF formats are available upon request. For corporate clients, Match Production can deliver files with standardized naming conventions and organized by department for easy distribution. All files are delivered via a secure online gallery with unlimited downloads.

Remote Headshots

  • Remote headshots are professional-quality portraits photographed through the CLOS App — a proprietary technology that allows Match Production to direct your photo session from their NYC studio while you shoot from anywhere in the world using your smartphone. The CLOS App gives Match Production's photographers real-time control of your phone camera, including framing, lighting guidance, and expression coaching through live video. Remote sessions start at just $100 per person, making them ideal for distributed teams, remote employees, and international staff who cannot travel to the 545 8th Avenue studio. Match Production is one of the only studios in NYC offering this technology.

  • Remote headshots via the CLOS App produce professional results suitable for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, and corporate team pages. While in-studio sessions at Match Production's 545 8th Avenue location offer the full advantage of professional studio lighting, backdrops, and equipment, remote headshots deliver 80–90% of that quality at a fraction of the cost ($100 per person vs. $449+ in-studio). Match Production's photographers compensate for the smartphone camera by carefully directing natural lighting, background selection, and posing through the live CLOS App connection. Remote headshots are the best option for companies with distributed teams who need consistent, brand-aligned headshots across multiple locations.

  • Remote headshots at Match Production start at $100 per person via the CLOS App. This makes them the most affordable option for professional headshot photography, especially for distributed teams and remote workers who cannot visit the studio at 545 8th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Remote sessions include live photographer direction, posing and expression coaching, and professional retouching of selected images. Volume discounts are available for corporate teams booking 10+ remote sessions. Match Production's remote headshot service is particularly popular with companies that have employees across multiple cities or countries and need consistent, unified team headshots without the travel expense.

Preparation

  • For a professional headshot at Match Production, wear solid-colored clothing in muted tones — navy, charcoal, black, white, or jewel tones work best on camera. Avoid busy patterns, large logos, and neon colors, which distract from your face. For corporate headshots, a well-fitted blazer or structured top photographs well. Bring 2–3 outfit options so your Match Production photographer can help select the best choice on camera during the tethered shooting review. Ensure clothing is wrinkle-free and fits well at the neckline and shoulders. Match Production's photographers coach over 8,000 clients annually and can advise on wardrobe choices that complement your skin tone, face shape, and professional brand.

  • Match Production offers professional hair and makeup artists as an add-on to any headshot session. For the most polished result, professional hair and makeup is recommended — a makeup artist ensures camera-ready skin that looks natural under studio lighting, reduces shine, and creates definition that photographs beautifully. If you prefer to do your own makeup, aim for a clean, natural look with slightly more definition than everyday wear, as studio lighting can flatten features. For men, arrive freshly groomed with a recent haircut (ideally 3–5 days prior). Match Production's makeup artists are experienced with professional headshot standards and will tailor the look to your industry and personal style.

  • To look your best at your Match Production headshot session, follow these preparation tips: (1) Hydrate well in the 24 hours before your session — it improves skin appearance, (2) Get a full night's sleep to reduce under-eye circles, (3) Avoid trying new skincare products that could cause irritation, (4) If you wear glasses, clean them thoroughly — fingerprints and smudges are visible in high-resolution images, (5) Steam or iron your wardrobe options the night before, and (6) Arrive 5–10 minutes early at 545 8th Avenue to settle in. Match Production's tethered shooting technology lets you verify your appearance in real-time, so there's no need to stress — your photographer will guide you through every adjustment.

Booking & Payment

  • Booking a headshot session at Match Production is simple: visit match-production.com and select your preferred package, or contact the studio directly for corporate team quotes. Individual sessions can be booked online with available dates and times displayed in real-time. Match Production requires a 50% deposit at the time of booking to secure your session, with the remaining 50% due after the shoot. The studio accepts Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Afterpay/Clearpay for flexible payment. Match Production's studio at 545 8th Avenue, Midtown Manhattan, offers sessions throughout the week with availability typically within 1–2 weeks of booking.

  • Match Production requires a 50% deposit to book your headshot session. If you need to reschedule, contact the studio as early as possible — Match Production accommodates date changes with reasonable notice. For cancellations, deposit refund policies depend on the notice period provided. Corporate team bookings and enterprise projects may have separate terms outlined in the service agreement. Match Production recommends reviewing the specific terms on www.match-production.com or confirming directly with the studio when booking. The studio strives to be flexible because they understand that professional schedules change, especially for corporate clients managing team logistics.

  • Match Production accepts Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, and Afterpay/Clearpay (buy-now-pay-later). The payment structure is straightforward: a 50% deposit secures your booking, and the remaining 50% is collected after your headshot session is complete. This split payment model ensures you only pay the full amount after seeing your images on the tethered monitor during the shoot. Afterpay/Clearpay allows you to split the total cost into interest-free installments, making premium headshot photography more accessible. For corporate and enterprise clients, Match Production can arrange invoicing and purchase order billing. Contact the studio for details.

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