The Executive Portrait Experience — Rook Barber Photography
Rook Barber Photography

The Executive
Portrait Experience

The same editorial precision behind our fine art work — translated for the professional world. Not a headshot mill. A portrait experience.

Begin Here

Your portrait should precede
your reputation. Let's make sure it does.

Whether you're a solo executive or a team of 200, it starts with a conversation. Share your goals and I'll build a custom proposal around exactly what you need.

Why This Matters

Clients hire people they trust — your image builds or breaks that trust before you ever speak.

The real cost: you'll never know how many opportunities you're missing.

A rushed session produces a technically acceptable photograph. But acceptable doesn't open doors. It doesn't build trust before you enter the room. It doesn't make someone stop scrolling and think — "I need to talk to this person."

The Difference

Not just a headshot session.
A portrait experience.

Most headshot sessions are built around efficiency — get in, get out, get a usable photo. This experience is built around intention. We don't photograph what you look like. We photograph how you want to be perceived. Every decision — light, shadow, expression, environment — is a deliberate choice made to position you with quiet authority.

Direction

You don't need to know how to pose. Every angle, every expression, every frame is guided. You just show up.

Craft

Magazine-level retouching across multiple editing phases. Skin texture preserved. Character enhanced. Nothing artificial.

Presence

The portrait should feel like you on your best day — the version people remember after the meeting ends.

Experience Overview

Individual Sessions

Full creative direction. Professional styling guidance. Magazine-level retouching across multiple editing phases. Every session is built around one person — your goals, your audience, the way you want to be perceived. You don't need to know how to pose. You don't need to bring ideas. You arrive, and we build something together that no rushed headshot session could ever produce.

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The LinkedIn
30 Min · 1 Image
$500
A clean, professional headshot for your digital presence. One look, one background, fully directed and retouched.
  • 30-minute directed session
  • 1 fully retouched image
  • 1 background / 1 look
  • Delivery within 15 business days
  • Personal use license included
The Professional
45 Min · 3 Images
$850
Multiple looks and backgrounds for versatility across platforms — LinkedIn, company bio, speaking engagements.
  • 45-minute directed session
  • 3 fully retouched images
  • Up to 2 backgrounds / 2 looks
  • Wardrobe guidance included
  • Delivery within 15 business days
  • Personal use license included
The CEO Portrait
90 Min · 8 Images
$2,800
Magazine-quality editorial portraiture. A dedicated set assistant, full styling team coordination, and images that anchor your brand for years.
  • 90-minute directed session
  • 8 professionally retouched images (mix of signature + standard retouching)
  • Dedicated set assistant
  • Full HMUA team coordination
  • Multiple environments + wardrobe changes
  • Delivery within 15 business days
  • Personal use license included · commercial licensing available
The Signature
Half-Day · 12+ Images
$3,500+
A half-day production. Custom creative direction, full editorial team, mobile studio capability, and a portrait collection built to define your public image.
  • Half-day production (3–4 hours)
  • 12+ retouched images
  • Full creative direction + art direction
  • HMUA + wardrobe styling on set
  • Mobile studio for any location
  • Delivery within 15 business days
  • 48-hour behind-the-scenes first look
  • Commercial licensing included
Experience Overview

Team Packages

Every person on your team receives genuine creative direction — not a 90-second rotation in front of a backdrop. Same lighting precision, same retouching quality, and the same guided experience that makes the difference between someone who looks stiff and someone who looks like themselves. We handle scheduling, logistics, and brand consistency behind the scenes. Your team shows up for 15 minutes and leaves feeling good about it — and the finished page looks like it was planned by a creative agency, not assembled from five different photo days.

Team Essentials
5–15 Team Members
$3,500–$5,500

Fast, efficient, and polished. Get your growing team aligned with consistent, professional portraits in a single half-day session.

  • Half-day on-site or studio session
  • 1 retouched image per person
  • Consistent backgrounds and lighting
  • Basic wardrobe guidance
  • Delivery within 15 business days
The Company Standard
16–40 Team Members
$6,500–$9,500

The standard for law firms, financial services, and mid-size companies who want polished, consistent team imagery.

  • Full-day on-site session
  • 1–2 retouched images per person
  • Consistent brand-aligned backgrounds
  • Dedicated session coordinator
  • Individual scheduling blocks (15 min each)
  • Delivery within 15 business days
Corporate Rebrand
40–100 Team Members
$10,000–$15,000

For organizations establishing a cohesive executive presence across all touchpoints. Multi-day production with full creative coordination.

  • Multi-day on-site production
  • 2 retouched images per person
  • Brand color and style alignment
  • Dedicated coordinator + set assistant
  • Environmental and studio options
  • HMUA team available
  • Delivery within 15 business days
Leadership Collection
3–8 Executives
$5,000–$8,000

Premium editorial portraits for C-suite and senior leadership. Each executive receives the full creative treatment.

  • Full-day dedicated session
  • 3–5 retouched images per executive
  • Individual creative direction per person
  • Full HMUA + wardrobe coordination
  • Environmental + studio setups
  • Delivery within 15 business days
  • Usage licensing for corporate + press
Experience Overview

Enterprise & Custom Projects

The same operational precision we bring to multi-day editorial and commercial productions — scaled for organizations. Dedicated project management, multi-location capability, and a creative standard that doesn't degrade at volume. We take the entire project off your plate. You give us a room, a power outlet, and a schedule. We handle everything else.

Enterprise Production
100+ Team Members · Multi-Location
$18,000+

Full-scale enterprise execution. Multi-location capable, project-managed end-to-end, with the same creative quality applied to every single portrait.

  • Multi-day, multi-location capability
  • 2–3 retouched images per person
  • Dedicated project manager
  • Full creative + production team
  • Custom scheduling portal
  • Brand guidelines enforced across all portraits
  • Commercial licensing included
  • 90-day reshoot window for new hires or missed employees
  • Delivery within 15 business days
Event Headshot Station
Conferences · Retreats · Corporate Events
$2,500–$5,000+

On-site headshot station with professional lighting, backdrop, and real-time proof review. 50–200+ portraits in a single day. Fully mobile — we bring the studio to your event.

  • Complete mobile studio setup
  • On-site proof review station
  • 1 retouched image per person
  • Consistent brand-aligned backgrounds
  • Delivery within 15 business days
  • VIP executive upgrade available
Annual Retainer
Ongoing Portrait Programs
From $8,000/yr

Priority scheduling, locked rates, and quarterly session credits for organizations with ongoing portrait needs. New hires, leadership changes, and seasonal updates — covered year-round.

  • Priority scheduling — book within 48 hours
  • Locked rates for the contract term
  • Quarterly session credits
  • Consistent brand look across all sessions
  • Dedicated account contact
  • Commercial licensing included

Every enterprise project is custom-scoped. Let's start with a conversation.

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Enhancements

Customizations & Enhancements

HMUA Coordination
Vendor rates
Professional hair and makeup artist sourced, coordinated, and managed on your behalf.
Mobile Studio
$250–$1,200+
Full studio lighting and backdrop setup at your office or location of choice.
Video Clip
+$25/clip
Short cinematic highlight moments. Perfect for LinkedIn video and website intros.
Rush Delivery
From +$35/img
14-day, 7-day, or 48-hour turnaround options for time-sensitive needs.
Additional Images
From $45/img
Expand your collection with additional retouched or mastered images at booking rates.
Concierge Service
Inquire
White-glove coordination including venue sourcing, wardrobe pull, and full day-of management.

Additional incidentals may apply depending on scope, travel, or timing. All fees disclosed transparently before your session. Inquire for details.

How It Works

The Process

From first conversation to final delivery — four steps, no surprises.

01
Consultation
A brief conversation about your goals, audience, and how these portraits will be used. A custom quote follows — built around exactly what you need.
02
Preparation
Wardrobe guidance, location scouting or studio prep, and HMUA coordination if applicable. You receive a prep guide so shoot day feels effortless.
03
Session Day
Fully directed. Every angle, expression, and frame is guided. The experience should feel like one of the better hours of your month.
04
Delivery
Final retouched images are delivered within 15 business days through a private gallery — ready for every platform. Rush delivery is available for time-sensitive needs.
Who This Is For

Built for Leaders Across Industries

📊

Finance

Wealth managers, fund principals, and advisory teams. Visual credibility for investor materials and bios.

⚖️

Legal

Partners, associates, and firm leadership. Portraits that convey trust and authority before the first meeting.

🏗️

Real Estate

Brokers, developers, and property teams. The portrait that stops the scroll on listing pages.

💻

Technology

Founders, CTOs, and engineering leadership. Modern portraits that balance innovation with professionalism.

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Healthcare

Physicians, practice leaders, and hospital administration. Warmth and authority in equal measure.

🎯

Personal Brands

Speakers, authors, coaches, and consultants. The portrait that anchors your website, your book jacket, and every stage you stand on.

🤝

Recruiting & Sales

Recruiters, account executives, and sales leaders. The face behind every cold email and LinkedIn message.

🏨

Hospitality & Restaurant

Hotel GMs, executive chefs, and restaurant groups. The portrait that anchors the "Meet Our Team" page guests actually read.

🎨

Creative & Design

Architects, interior designers, and creative directors. Portraits as intentional as the work you produce.

🌱

Nonprofit & Education

Executive directors, university deans, and board members. Professional imagery that earns trust with donors and stakeholders.

🎬

Entertainment & Media

Producers, on-air talent, and media executives. Press-ready portraits built for publication and broadcast.

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Startups & Venture

Founders, leadership teams, and investor-facing roles. The portrait that shows up in the pitch deck, the press release, and the cap table.

Questions

Frequently Asked

How is this different from a standard headshot photographer?
Standard headshot sessions typically last 10–15 minutes with minimal direction and basic retouching. This experience includes full creative direction, professional styling guidance, editorial-grade retouching across multiple editing phases, and the kind of intentional image-making that positions you — not just documents you.
Why not use AI-generated headshots?
AI headshots create a version of you that doesn't exist. Due diligence teams, recruiters, and board members notice. When you meet someone in person and look nothing like your photo, you start the relationship with a credibility gap. Authentic portraiture builds trust before the conversation begins.
I've never done a professional portrait session. Will I know what to do?
That's exactly the point of full creative direction. Every angle, every expression, every frame is guided. You receive a prep guide before the session covering wardrobe, grooming, and what to expect. On the day, you just show up.
Not sure what to wear?
We send a detailed style guide after booking — tailored to your industry, your role, and where the images will be used. General principles: solid colors, avoid busy patterns, dress the way you want to be perceived professionally. For those who want hands-on guidance, wardrobe consultation with our styling team is available.
Can you come to our office?
Yes. Mobile studio capability is available for on-site sessions — full studio lighting and backdrop brought to your office. For teams of 5+, on-site is often most efficient. Travel outside Charleston / NYC available at $4,500+.
How long does it take to receive final images?
Delivery within 15 business days across all packages. Rush delivery is available for time-sensitive needs — 14-day, 7-day, and 48-hour turnaround options.
Do you serve both Charleston and New York City?
Yes. Based in Charleston, SC with frequent work in NYC. Both markets served at the same quality level. Travel sessions beyond these cities available at $4,500+.
Can I use the portraits for commercial purposes?
All individual sessions include a personal use license. Commercial licensing available starting at $100/image/year. The Signature tier and Enterprise packages include commercial licensing at no additional cost.
What if I need consistent headshots for my entire team?
Team packages are designed for exactly this. Every portrait is shot with the same creative direction, lighting, and background standards — so your website and marketing have a cohesive, elevated look.
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