Why discuss pricing?
Well … photographers gotta eat, so photographers gotta charge.
For many, the expectation is that - photography as a service - has become a much harder sale than it was as recently as a couple of years ago. Everyone has had a very capable camera in their pocket now for years. Plus … ready access to AI services can do things today that are commonplace but would have been science fiction just a few years ago.
That leaves many to question why they need to pay and invest their time and energy to get their next headshots taken by a professional. The people who take that approach don’t understand the mechanics of running a business (because photography IS a business), nor do they understand or appreciate the work that is involved in generating truly marketable images. There still are significant differences in AI-generated images and actual images that are created during the collaboration between subject and photographer. Because of that, there is still good reason to actually sit for your next headshot portrait.
Why choose a real session in the AI era?
AI headshots may look OK at first glance but fail the giggle test on close inspection. Professionals win more trust (and look consistent across LinkedIn, websites, badges, and PR) with real lighting, natural expression coaching, and brand‑matched backgrounds. I bring a fast mobile studio to you, keep wardrobe/pose guidance simple, and deliver clean, on‑brand images your whole team can actually use.
Simple, scalable pricing (Lehman‑style)
My pricing is simple, reasonable, and value-added. The rate gets progressively lower as you add people—fair to both you and me. And … since I come to your location, it’s efficient for you.
First person: $299
Next 4 people: $249 each
Next 3 people: $199 each
Next 4 people: $149 each
Everyone above 12: $99 each
Like many of my competitors, I don’t charge per‑image purchase fees. I don’t even charge for the session! You and I collaborate on your vision for the session. We collaborate on the images themselves (you’re always an active participant) and I deliver the selects fully edited, color corrected and sized for both printing/enlargement and for digital sharing/upload. Occasional rentals or travel stipends, if needed, are discussed in advance. I retain the copyright. You receive broad usage rights for business use with no expiry. Use the images however you want for business purposes, for as long as you want.
What’s included
On‑site mobile studio (lighting, background)
Guided posing and expression coaching (fast, friendly, efficient)
Cohesive look across your whole team
Full editing/retouching on chosen images (skin cleanup, flyaways, color, crop)
Delivery in web + print sizes, named for easy upload
Turnaround
Standard delivery is quick; rush options are available when you’re on a deadline.
Ready to book?
Tell me your headcount, location, and timing and I’ll lock in a quote.
Call/text 310‑614‑5119 and let’s get your team looking sharp!
Les Dishman Photography — Marina del Rey, CA | 310.614.5119 | les@lesdishman.com