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Speaker and author headshot photography in New York City
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Speaker Photography

Speaker Headshots NYCBefore You Speak.

Event organizers see your photo before they hear your pitch. A powerful headshot opens doors to bigger stages, better fees, and more bookings.

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1-4 hour sessions
10-50+ edited photos

Prepared

Portraits planned for your speaker profile and event materials

Consistent

A consistent portrait across your website, biography and press kit

Useful

Files and crops agreed for your intended placements

Where You'll Use It

One investment, endless opportunities.

TEDx & TED

Speaker profile photos that match the prestige of the stage

Keynote Bios

Conference materials and event promotions

Speaker Bureaus

Agency portfolios and booking platforms

Book Jackets

Author photos for your published work

Media Kits

Press photos for interviews and features

Course Platforms

Online course and webinar profiles

Does this fit your plans?

Send your preferred date, location and what you need delivered. Review relevant work from the proposed creative professional, then confirm the scope, delivery timing and quote before booking.

Free inquiry; no date reserved. Studio hire, permits, extra editing and usage beyond the agreed scope may cost extra and should be confirmed in the quote.

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The Difference

What makes a speaker photo work?

  • Confident posture that commands attention
  • Approachable expression that connects with audiences
  • Clean background that doesn't distract
  • Multiple crops for different platforms
  • Consistency with your personal brand
Speaker Portrait

Speaker Packages

Invest in your speaking career.

Essential

Emerging speakers

$400–$599

10 edited photos

  • 1-hour session
  • Studio location
  • 2 looks/backgrounds
  • Professional retouching
  • 48hr delivery
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Most Popular

Authority

Most speakers

$600–$950

25 edited photos

  • 2-hour session
  • Multiple backgrounds
  • 3 outfit changes
  • Action/speaking poses
  • Same-day rush available
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Thought Leader

Established speakers

$950+

50+ edited photos

  • Half-day session
  • Studio + NYC locations
  • Full styling consultation
  • Video intro clips
  • Book jacket crops
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Creator And Wellness Planning

Turn one session into a usable content library

Creator, podcast, yoga, and personal-brand shoots all need images that work across profile pages, thumbnails, websites, and social posts.

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Look the Part

Professional headshots for authors and writers in NYC. Perfect for book jackets, publisher submissions, Amazon author pages, and media appearances.

Photos With a Place in Your Business

Build a coherent library of portraits, working scenes and details around your website, professional profile and real communication needs.

For Academics

Professional headshots for professors, faculty, and academics in NYC. Perfect for university websites, research profiles, conference bios, and book jackets.

Podcast photography

Host portraits, studio photos, thumbnails, and podcast brand imagery.

Create Photographs You Can Put to Use

Plan an NYC creator photoshoot around real content themes, intended crops, and a manageable route. Still photography with clear package options.

NYC Rooftop Photography

NYC rooftop photography for proposals, portraits, creators, fashion, and events. Bring approved access or request coordination; venue and permit fees are separate.

Brooklyn vacation photography

Visitor and family sessions around DUMBO, waterfront routes, and Brooklyn landmarks.

Yoga photography

Instructor headshots, studio branding, class images, and wellness content.

Fashion Images Planned for the Sales Channel

Fashion photography for NYC brands, designers, showrooms, and agencies, scoped around the collection, shot list, launch channels, usage, and delivery deadline.

Move. Shine. Get Cast.

Your audition photos need to show more than just your face—they need to capture your movement, your energy, your artistry. We specialize in dance photography that gets you in the room.

Look Like You Sound

Your visual identity matters as much as your sound. Get album cover art, press kit photos, and social content that captures your artistic vision and connects with your audience.

Great Photos. No Time Commitment.

Fast, affordable mini photo sessions in NYC. 30 minutes, 10-15 stunning photos, professional photographer. Perfect for quick headshot updates, dating profiles, or social media content.

Welcome to the World

Capture the miracle of new life with gentle, artistic newborn and maternity photography. Our patient, experienced photographers create heirloom images you'll treasure forever.

You're Glowing

Celebrate your pregnancy with stunning maternity portraits. Gentle posing, gorgeous light, and timeless images you'll treasure long after the bump is gone.

Mazel Tov

From the Torah reading to the hora, from family portraits to the dance floor—we capture every meaningful moment of your child's Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration.

Mis Quince Años

Her 15th birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. From the beautiful gown to the last dance, we capture every moment of this special milestone.

Best NYC routes

The High Line

Editorial movement and clean architectural backgrounds.

SoHo and NoLita

Street, studio, and brand-friendly city context.

Central Park

Natural light, wellness, and approachable lifestyle options.

Useful planning guides

Creator lifestyle guide

How to plan content that feels useful across channels.

Personal brand photos

Why strong imagery helps strangers understand and trust your work.

Photoshoot prep

The practical checklist before a creator, wellness, or brand session.

Ready to book bigger stages?

Your next speaking opportunity starts with the right first impression.

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