Most people walk into a headshot session a little nervous. They are not sure what they will be asked to do, whether they will look awkward, or how long it will take. Knowing what to expect takes most of that away, and relaxed people make much better photos.
So here is exactly what happens when you book a professional headshot session with me in Liverpool, from the first message to the final images landing in your inbox.
The short version
- We chat first about where the photos are going and the impression you want to give.
- The session is relaxed, with plenty of guidance. You do not need to know how to pose.
- You see images on the back of the camera as we go.
- We choose the best shots together.
- Edited images arrive in a private online gallery, ready for LinkedIn and your website.
Before the session
When you book, I ask a few simple questions. Where will the photos be used: LinkedIn, a company website, a speaker profile, press? What do you want people to feel when they see you: approachable, authoritative, creative? Is there a company style to match? That shapes the background, the lighting and how we direct the session.
I also send some simple guidance on clothes. My guide on what to wear for a corporate headshot covers it in detail, but the short version is: bring two or three options you feel good in, in solid colours.
On the day
Arrival
Settle inA quick chat, a look at your outfits, a mirror check. No rush.
Warm up
The first framesThese are about getting comfortable. Everyone loosens up after a few minutes.
The session
Guided, not posedI direct small changes in angle, posture and expression, and give you something to think about, not just “smile”.
Review
Pick your favouritesWe look through the best frames together.
How I direct you
Instead of asking for a fake smile, I give you a thought or a small scenario to react to. Real expressions look warm and confident rather than stiff. If you are worried about how to stand or what to do with your face, my guide on how to pose for a headshot explains the small things that make a big difference.
After the session
Your edited images arrive in a private, password protected online gallery that you can download from and share. Edits are natural: tidying stray hairs, balancing skin and colour, removing temporary blemishes. You will still look like you, just on a good day. They are sized ready for LinkedIn, your website and print.
How long it takes and what it costs
An individual session is relaxed but efficient, and most people are surprised how quickly it goes. My individual professional headshot session is £180. For teams, the price depends on how many people, the location and the setup, so I quote each one. See team headshots at your office and what corporate headshots cost.
Questions people ask before a session
What happens at a professional headshot session?
A short chat about where the photos will be used, then a relaxed, guided session where you are directed on angles and expression. You see images as you go and choose favourites at the end.
Do I need to know how to pose for headshots?
No. I guide you through posture, angles and expression throughout, so you can focus on feeling comfortable.
How much is a headshot session in Liverpool?
My individual professional headshot session is £180. Team and on location sessions are quoted based on the number of people, location and setup.
How do I receive my headshots?
Edited images are delivered through a private, password protected online gallery, sized for LinkedIn, websites and print.
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Relaxed, guided headshot sessions in Liverpool. Individual sessions £180, teams quoted to the job.