How much is a business portrait?
The price of a business portrait is like buying a car. The question “how much should I pay?” has only one correct answer: it depends. On what? This is a topic for longer consideration.
Just as any car will take you from point A to point B (okay, maybe not every car, but the ones worth paying for), in the case of a business photo session, the result will always be a business photo. However, for it to end up in your hands, a professional photographer must be involved, who will plan the session, take care of the background, frame and posing, and prepare and guide you accordingly. It is exactly the same with a car – you only see the vehicle, the packaging, but it hides the history and work of engineers who made sure that the car is not only beautiful, but also fulfills its task and serves you for many years. This is the role of a business portrait. The question is, how much does it cost? I will try to answer in this post.
How many photos are worth paying for?
For as much as you need. If the business session is going to end with one great business photo, you are paying for all the effort that goes into getting one great business photo to work for you.
What are you really paying for?
You should also remember that you don’t pay to have a photo taken. You pay for it to be effective. And that means two things. First, you have to think about what you want to convey and then how to show it. Usually, you (with my help) are responsible for the first part; leave the second part to me.
What makes effective business photography?
In addition to the aforementioned message of the photograph, the technical layer is important: proper lighting, attention to detail, aesthetics of the whole and guiding the model (i.e. you). However, in order to know how to play it all out, a plan is needed, which we establish together during the consultation.
Each photo session with me consists of 5 stages:
- Consultation.
- Image analysis.
- Session production.
- Realization.
- Post-production.
Before the session, we plan all the necessary details, even wardrobe and makeup. Only after the arrangements do we arrange the session. During it, you can count on my full support – I will advise you on everything so that as a result of our cooperation, good photos will be created, with which you will be fully satisfied.
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Efficient selection process
The final element you pay for is help in choosing. The portraits you like may not always convey what you want to say best. You may also miss small defects that a professional eye will pick up on. It is worth trusting me on this issue as well. You make the final decision on which portrait you choose. My job is to explain which shot will work best for you.
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What else does the price depend on?
The price also depends on the fields of use in which your business portrait will be used. If you plan to run for parliament or use your image in advertising and your portrait will be placed on billboards, the cost will be different than in the case of a photo used for a CV or LinkedIn profile.
A good photographer talks first
I believe that it is not an art to take a good quality photo in technical terms, but it is an art to bring out the best features of a person, emphasize them and turn them into an asset. That is why there is always a conversation at the beginning. During it, I get to know you, your industry, passions, and the purpose of the photo. It is also a great moment to overcome any resistance.
Most of us do not feel completely at ease in front of the camera. That is why the technique of working with the model – that is, you – is so important to bring out your true image. You may think that it is “chemistry”, but the truth is that it is an art – a good photographer must be able to bring out something in everyone, not just in those with whom they “spark”. I believe that there are no “non-photogenic” people.
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Example prices for business portraits
The cost of a portrait for LinkedIn or CV is PLN 900.
The cost of professional make-up for women is PLN 250.
For men, we usually limit ourselves to delicately mattifying the complexion with transparent powder – you do not pay for this service. What’s more, during the session you can be advised by a stylist, the cost of which is determined individually.
In the case of men, we usually just slightly mat the skin with transparent powder – you do not pay for this service.
Professionalism during the portrait session
As much as I love photography, I also love people. My portfolio, which contains positive opinions from satisfied clients, is proof of that. I have photographed CEOs and members of supervisory boards; influencers, successful people, businessmen, enthusiasts, as well as managers and employees who wanted to change their career path. In short: all those who needed a professional image.
I am distinguished not only by my extensive experience and education (you can read more about it in the About me tab), but above all by my approach. I am creative, but at the same time I care about every detail, a comfortable atmosphere during the session and your well-being. The result? A perfect photo that will help you build your professional career.
I will make sure that you get a good business portrait, in which you will look good, friendly and sincere. It will be your business card, thanks to which you will always make a good impression.