How Much Do Corporate Headshots Cost in London? (2026 Guide)
If you have been trying to find out how much corporate headshots cost in London, you have probably already noticed that prices vary enormously — from a few hundred pounds to over a thousand. This guide breaks down exactly what the market looks like in 2026, what you get at each price point, and what to watch out for when booking.
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The Short Answer: What Corporate Headshots Cost in London
Corporate headshots in London typically cost between £150 and £800 for an individual session, with team packages priced per person at a reduced rate. Here is how the market breaks down:
Budget tier: £150 – £299
At this price point, you are typically dealing with a part-time or relatively inexperienced photographer working with basic equipment. Sessions tend to be short — 30 to 45 minutes — with limited background or lighting options. Retouching, if it is included at all, is usually superficial. For many professionals, particularly those using the image primarily for LinkedIn, a budget session can work perfectly well. The risk is inconsistency: if you come back for a team shoot a year later, matching the look and feel of your existing images is difficult.
Mid-range tier: £300 – £499
This is where most professional London studios operate. At this level, you can expect a dedicated studio space with professional lighting equipment, art direction on set, multiple outfit changes, and proper retouching as standard. Delivery times are typically 48 to 72 hours. Most clients at this level leave with 8 to 15 images from which to select their preferred shots. For individuals and small businesses, this is usually the sweet spot between quality and cost.
Premium tier: £500 – £800+
Premium studios offer full-service sessions with dedicated art directors, multiple backdrop options, bespoke post-production, and fast turnaround. Some also offer consultation calls before the shoot to discuss styling, brand positioning, and intended use of the images. For C-suite executives, board members, and anyone whose headshot will appear in national press, investor decks, or premium brand materials, this investment is usually justified by the results.
Corporate Headshot Pricing at STU22, Wapping
At STU22, individual corporate headshot sessions start from £295, which includes a full 60-minute studio session, art direction throughout, multiple backgrounds, and 10 fully retouched images delivered within 48 hours. Team packages are priced per person and become more cost-effective the larger the group — for teams of 10 or more, the per-person rate drops significantly. We also offer a same-day headshot service for urgent requirements.
Team and Group Headshot Pricing
If you are commissioning headshots for a team rather than an individual, pricing structures work differently. Most studios offer a day rate or half-day rate and charge per person on top, or offer a fixed per-person rate with a minimum booking fee.
As a rough guide for London in 2026:
2 to 5 people: expect to pay £150 to £250 per person
6 to 15 people: expect to pay £100 to £180 per person
16 to 30 people: expect to pay £75 to £130 per person
31 people and above: day-rate pricing, typically £1,500 to £3,000 for the studio day plus per-person retouching fees
On-location shoots — where the photographer brings equipment to your offices — usually carry an additional fee of £150 to £400 depending on distance and setup complexity. For large teams in the City or Canary Wharf, on-location is often more practical than bringing 40 people to a studio.
What Should Be Included at Any Price Point
Before booking, make sure the following are clearly confirmed, regardless of the studio's pricing tier:
A dedicated session time — not a shared or walk-in slot
Professional retouching on all delivered images
High-resolution files suitable for both print and digital use
A clear delivery timeline (48 to 72 hours is standard)
A review process on the day so you can select your preferred shots
If a studio cannot confirm all five of these before you book, keep looking.
What Drives Headshot Costs Up (And When It Is Worth Paying)
Several factors push the price of corporate headshots above the standard rate, and in most cases, they are worth it:
Same-day or rush delivery
Most studios charge a premium of £75 to £150 for same-day image delivery. If you have an urgent deadline — an award nomination, a press feature, a last-minute conference slot — this is usually well worth paying.
On-location shoots
Bringing a professional setup to your offices means additional travel time, equipment logistics, and setup time. The premium is real but justified: for large teams, the time saved by not having everyone travel to a studio far outweighs the additional cost.
Hair and makeup
Some premium studios offer in-house hair and makeup as an add-on. For senior executives, board portraits, or any session where the images will appear in the national press, this is worth considering. Expect to add £100 to £250 per person.
Multiple locations or backgrounds
If you need images that work across multiple brand contexts — formal portraits for investor materials, informal shots for social media, environment shots in your office — combining multiple setups in one session is more cost-effective than booking multiple shoots.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Headshots
It is worth considering the cost of not investing in quality corporate headshots. A weak or outdated profile photograph on LinkedIn reduces visibility, reduces click-through rates, and undermines first impressions before you have said a single word. For a senior professional billing at hundreds of pounds per hour, even one lost introduction or missed connection represents many times the cost of a quality headshot session.
For companies, inconsistent team headshots — a mix of different studios, backgrounds, and styles — signal disorganisation to clients reviewing your website. A single professional team shoot, done well, pays for itself many times over in the quality of impression it creates.
Ready to book your corporate headshot session in London? STU22 studio is in Wapping, East London — 10 minutes from Canary Wharf and the City. Message us on WhatsApp for availability or use our online booking form. Individual sessions from £295.
STU 22 is founded and operated by Pass The Lens & R/HOOD
