FAQ
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Headshots, Portraits and Branding
Pricing and Payment
Preparation
The session
After
the session
Location and Corporate Clients
- How much do your professional headshots cost?
​Market prices can vary widely from junior photographers marketing themselves below the $100 range and offering many images as part of their offer, to over $1000 in some premium markets for one image. PhotographybyLuigi places itself in the mid-range market offering different packages tailored to the different needs and maintaining hi-quality deliverable. For my exact pricing jump to my booking page and let me know what you have in mind.
- How can I pay you ?
I accept all credit cards and direct Zelle to my business email. All credit card payments are securely taken online at the time of reservation and the remaining balance will be invoiced after the session. A link to pay the online invoice with remaining balance is emailed to you to the address on file. You also have an option to pay onsite, either cash or credit card.
- What should I wear?
Solid, middle-tone colors are highly recommended for professional executive portraiture. Avoid stripes, busy prints, florals, or distracting logos. For a polished look, long sleeves are strongly preferred over short sleeves.
- How many outfits should I bring to my session?
You can bring multiple outfits to your session. In fact, I encourage it. This way we can decide on the spot what will best fit your headshots and portraits, aligning them with your brand identity. This gives me a range of options to work with. Time invested in your session is also a factor that will influence this decision but at the very least, two is acceptable. For additional looks you must commit to the investment on the necessary work to create those additional images, provided they are not already included in your purchased session.
- How do I style my hair and makeup and what about jewelry?
Hair is very important, it should be styled for a professional business look. If you visit a salon, let them know this is for a professional business portrait. Makeup should be light and business-like, no deep or heavy colors. Guys with neatly trimmed beard. Jewelry is ok to wear as long as it doesn't take focus away from your face. Keep it small and simple.
- How long does a headshot session take?
I offer different packages ranging for a 30min (The Profile Shot session) a.k.a LinkedIn profile, to 45min and 1hr for standard business session and executive portraits respectively. Branding photography will depend on the project and your needs, but can vary from 2 to 4hrs sessions. Some sessions can run smoothly and effectively can last less then the maximum allotted time.
- What background do you recommend is best for my headshots?
This is a potential personal preference, but could also depend on the goal and use of your images. I have neutral colors such as white, grey or black. These are the most common choices, but I can also create different color variations to fit your brand identity. Additionally, I also offer digital background replacements that can emulate environmental portraiture and on-location shoots.
- I don't like having my picture taken, can you help me?
This is my favorite question, I won't let your "inner voice" tell you that you don't look good in pictures. If you have a specific concern, such as a blemish, feature, etc. you'd like to minimize, simply let me know. I use professional lighting and posing techniques, as well as professional retouching to hide, minimize, or eliminate those features. My goal is to give you genuine confidence and put you at ease. My philosophy is simple, if you feel good, you will look good. I truly believe that everyone looks great ! Your only job is to believe me.
- Should I smile or not in my headshots?
This is also a somewhat personal preference but it will also depend on the message you are trying to convey and the use of your images. Your target audience and line of work also plays a significant role in deciding what connects with your audience the best. However, I like to shoot all the range of options during my sessions so you have the different options to choose from and acquire images for different use, present or in the future.
- Can I see my photos during the session?
Yes, you can. In fact at the end of your session you will have the opportunity to make your selections right in studio with my help and recommendations. You will also have the opportunity to purchase additional images if you wish. If you are short in time, I can also create a proof watermarked gallery you can review online in the comfort of your home.
- How quickly can I get my headshots?
For my smaller packages, often times and depending on the time of your session, I can deliver images the same day. With my standard business session, executive portraits and branding sessions my listed policy specifies 1-5 business days. However, this can be faster depending on workload.
- How many images do I get?
The number of images included depends on your purchased package, ranging from 1 look (the Profile Shot) to 2 and 4 images for standard and executive session respectively. Branding sessions can include as many as your project dictates. Additional images can also be purchased separately in any of my packages.
- Is professional retouching included?
All your final selections and any additional purchased images will be delivered fully and professionally retouched. Your retouching preferences are discussed during your session and any observations and requests will be included in the notes used in post-processing.
- How do I get my Photographs ?
Your final selections are posted online to a private and password-protected gallery available for download in JPG format both in web size and Hi-Res.
- What if I need to reschedule or cancel my session?
I strive to make sure you do not lose your money. Usually you will be assessed a rescheduling fee if you need reschedule within 7 days of your booking, excepting weather related events. Cancellations aren't refundable but you can transfer the money towards a new type of session in the future or pass it on to family or friends. More details are listed under my booking policies.
- Do you take walk-ins?
For your convenience, I offer an online booking experience. My live calendar displays real-time availability, allowing you to select the slot that best fits your schedule. To secure your appointment and guarantee your place on my calendar, a 50% credit card deposit is required at the time of reservation.
- Do you have a location?
I am home based. It is prefect for headshots and product photography. I am located in Weston off of Bonaventure Blvd. I also perform a lot of work on location, at your office or workplace.
- Can you photograph our employees at our offices?
Yes, I can. I will travel to your office or location of business anywhere in South Florida from Miami to West Palm Beach. For individual smaller session traveling fees may apply. For Conferences and Corporate Volume work I also serve the Naples, Tampa and Orlando, FL areas.
- Can you match the headshots we have already photographed for our company?
For the most part, yes I can, most of neutral color backdrops are generally standard and they are no problem. Specific environment backgrounds are more difficult since they tend to be unique to the location where they were taken, however I offer digital background replacement if you have a picture you can share and I can work with. Call me for more details.