What Do I Need to Know Before Hiring a Corporate Headshot Photographer?
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If you're tasked with organizing professional headshots for your company, you might be wondering where to begin. Before reaching out to photographers, it’s important to understand your company's goals and requirements so you can find the right fit and get the most value from your investment.
At Glynns Thomas Portraits, we work with companies of all sizes to deliver polished, consistent, and brand-aligned headshots—and it all starts with a little planning. In this guide, you’ll learn the key questions to ask yourself before hiring a corporate headshot photographer.
👉 This post is part of our full guide on How to Choose the Right Headshot Photographer for Your Company
📌 1. How Many Employees (and Headshots) Do You Need?
Start by making a list:
How many people need headshots?
How many images per person will your company need?
Most staff typically receive one polished headshot for use on LinkedIn, email signatures, and internal directories. Executives or public-facing roles often need multiple images—including editorial-style portraits for press features, speaking engagements, and corporate announcements.
Also, keep in mind:
The more headshots your company books, the lower the cost per person tends to be. Booking a full team or department can help you maximize value while ensuring everyone is captured consistently.
📌 2. Will the Photographer Come On-Site?
Having a photographer come to your office is one of the easiest ways to minimize disruption—especially if you’re photographing multiple people.
Ask yourself:
Do we have space to set up a mini photo studio?
Do we want indoor studio-style headshots or more natural, in-office background options?
Will sessions be scheduled individually or in a block?
At Glynns Thomas Portraits, we bring everything to you—lighting, backdrops, and all the gear—so your team can get back to work quickly and still look their best.
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📌 3. Do You Need a Consistent Look Across Teams or Locations?
If your business operates across multiple departments, offices, or cities, you’ll want your headshots to look unified.
Ask:
Should everyone be photographed with the same background and lighting?
Are we aiming for a uniform corporate look, or a more relaxed, branded style?
Will we need future sessions to match today’s results?
Why this matters:
When everyone’s headshot matches, your brand looks like a well-run, cohesive team.This consistency creates trust with clients, recruits, and leadership—strengthening your reputation in the market.
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📌 4. How Will the Headshots Be Used?
Understanding where your company plans to use these images helps the photographer appropriately frame, crop, and style each headshot.
Ask your team:
Are these images for LinkedIn, company bios, or press kits?
Do we need horizontal and vertical options?
Will we need specific background colors or crops to match our website?
At Glynns Thomas Portraits, we help you match your usage needs with perfectly tailored headshots, so you get more than just a pretty picture—you get photos that work hard for your brand.
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✅ Final Thoughts
Knowing your company’s needs upfront saves time, money, and stress. By planning ahead, you’ll ensure:
The photographer you choose understands your goals.
Your team is prepared and comfortable on photo day.
You get high-impact images that reflect your brand and build trust.
📸 Need help planning your company’s next headshot session?Let’s talk! We’ll guide you through every step of the process, from logistics to wardrobe and delivery.
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