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For individuals · Signature Headshot Session

Your headshot,
on your terms.

For attorneys, consultants, executives, and anyone whose face is part of the pitch. No packages, no rush, no paying for images you don't love.

1 to 2 hrs in the studio Same-day selection $195 per finished image
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The Signature Session.

Most sessions run one to two hours. We'll spend as much time as it takes to get frames you're proud of.

How we work

We shoot tethered to a large monitor, so you see every frame as it's made. You're not guessing at what the camera caught. We adjust posture, expression, and light together until it's right.

You're in control. You decide how many outfits to bring, how long we keep going, and which images get finished. Your session fee covers the time. You pay for the images you choose, and nothing else.

Selection happens the same day, in the studio, on the big screen. You leave knowing exactly what you're getting.

What you get

  • A fully coached session, including facial expression coaching. Nobody is born knowing how to look natural in front of a camera. That's our job.
  • Unlimited time and outfits, within reason. Bring three looks or one. We don't clock-watch.
  • Same-day selection on a large monitor with your photographer.
  • Professional retouching included on every image you choose. Stray hairs, blemishes, teeth, softened lines. You still look like you.
  • High-resolution files, sized for print and web, delivered fast.

Simple pricing.

One session fee for the time, one flat rate per finished image. No tiers, no bundles, no upsell at the end.

Session fee

Covers the full coached session, same-day selection, and studio time. Paid when you book.

Weekday sessionMonday through Friday$290
Weekend sessionSaturday and Sunday$490
Add professional hair and makeupArtist on site before your session+ $300

Finished images

Choose as many or as few as you want after the session. Retouching, high-resolution files, and delivery are included in the price.

$195per image

Love it or leave it. If you don't love what you see on the screen, walk away and owe nothing beyond the session fee. No hard feelings. Really.

Sessions are booked and paid through our online scheduler. Rescheduling is free with five business days' notice. Full details in our cancellation and rescheduling policy.

Why people come back.

Most of our individual clients found us because a colleague's headshot looked better than theirs. Here's what they tell us mattered.

1

Same-day selection

No waiting on proofs. You review and pick your images before you leave the studio, with your photographer beside you.

2

Retouching that stays honest

We soften lines, whiten teeth, remove stray hairs, and clean up blemishes. We don't sculpt you into someone else.

3

Nothing to lose

You pay only for images you choose. If none of them are right, you don't buy any. Twenty-nine years in, that almost never happens.

The studio.

Sessions take place at our Alexandria studio. Directions and parking details come with your booking confirmation.

The Rouse Photography Group studio in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria (HQ)

4501 Ford Avenue, Suite 107
Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Map and directions

Good questions.

What should I wear?

Solid colors over patterns, and something you feel like yourself in. Bring two or three options and we'll pick together. For most professional headshots, a jacket or structured layer photographs well. Avoid logos and very thin stripes.

How long does it take?

Plan for one to two hours including selection. If you're on a tight schedule, tell us when you arrive and we'll work efficiently. If you want to keep going, we keep going.

How many images do most people choose?

Two to four is typical: a primary headshot, a second expression or crop, and sometimes a different outfit for a different use. There's no minimum.

How does hair and makeup work?

A professional artist meets you at the studio before your session. It adds about 45 minutes and $300. It's optional, and it makes a visible difference on camera for most people, men included.

When will I get my files?

Retouched, high-resolution files are delivered by download link, typically within a few business days of your session. Need them faster for a deadline? Tell us when you book.

Can my firm pay for this?

Often, yes. Many firms reimburse professional headshots or already have a corporate account with us. If your organization needs portraits for several people, our corporate programs are usually the better fit.

Book your session.

Choose a session type, then a time. You'll pay the session fee when you book and get a confirmation by email.

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Photographing a whole team?

On-site sessions at your office, consistent style across every location, and a coordinator who handles the logistics. That's a different program, built for organizations.