Individual remote headshots
$180 Per person
- Fully remote session
- Live posing and lighting guidance
- One retouched final image
- Digital background option
- Private gallery
- Unlimited usage rights
New York
Professional Headshots in New York
You don't need a New York studio to get a professional headshot.
A real photographer directs your session live over video — studio-quality results for $180, from your own Manhattan office or apartment.
What a New York studio costs vs. remote
NYC studios typically charge $450–$900 for a standard session (executive packages $1,050–$2,500). Remote Headshots is $180 per person, directed live by a real photographer — no NYC studio markup.
New York is one of the most expensive headshot markets in the country. A standard professional session runs about $450–$900, with the city average near $924; executive and premium packages reach $1,050–$2,500. For most NYC professionals that also means a commute to Midtown and a blocked-off afternoon. Remote Headshots is a flat $180 per person — and from $100 per person for teams — with the same real photographer directing every frame. You trade the studio overhead and the travel, not the quality.
What New York studios actually charge
New York is the most expensive headshot market in the US — the reported city average is about $924 a session — and the extras (makeup, additional retouched images, rush delivery) compound fast.
| Option | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Budget/mini studio session | $150–$300 | 15–20 minutes, few finals |
| David Genik Studio | from $250 | classic studio model |
| Standard NYC session | $295–$450 | reported city average ≈ $924 |
| Premium session | $500–$900 | coaching, more retouching |
| Executive/luxury shoots | $1,000–$5,000 | makeup artist +$250 |
| Remote Headshots | $180 flat | directed live · retouching included · finals in 2 business days |
Prices verified July 2026 — sources: signalstudionyc.com, davidgenik.com.
How remote headshots work for New York professionals
It's a real, directed photo session — just not in a studio. You pick the look and background, join a video session at your booked time, and a professional directs your session live: where to sit for the best light, how high to place the camera, how to hold your shoulders, when to relax your expression. You use the phone or laptop you already own and natural window light — no app, no gear, no rental. Within two business days of your selection you receive polished, web-ready finals. It works for one person (individual remote headshots) or an entire distributed company (remote team headshots).
Portfolio
A look at remote headshots
Real, live-directed portraits — clean, current, and consistent enough for LinkedIn, company bios, recruiting pages, and press. Every frame is a real photograph of a real person, captured remotely and finished to one editing standard.
Pricing
Simple remote headshot pricing
The same real photographer directing every frame — whether it's one person or a whole NYC team. See full pricing.
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Remote team headshots
$100 Per person for teams of 3+
- Live virtual photoshoot for each participant
- Guidance from a professional photographer
- One high-end retouched final image per person
- Private gallery
- Usage rights for recruiting, PR, LinkedIn, and internal tools
Large company headshots
From $80 Per person for 10+
- Shared visual direction
- Booking link for all team members
- Consistent crop, color, and background
- Editing team review
- Delivery for website, recruiting pages, and brand systems
Sectors we photograph in New York
New York's white-collar bench is the deepest anywhere: Wall Street and the fintechs challenging it (tech jobs have outnumbered Wall Street jobs since 2020), law firms that added a thousand attorneys in a year, and the media and advertising world where a bio photo is a working asset. What nobody has is a spare half-day — a Midtown studio visit means travel, $450–$900, and a blown afternoon. A remote session is fifteen minutes at your desk in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Jersey City, with the same directed, retouched result.
A real photo — not an AI headshot
A remote headshot is still a photograph of you — your real face, your real expression — captured by a person, not generated by a model. That matters: recruiters and clients increasingly distrust AI-generated headshots once they spot them. If you're weighing the two, here's why a real photo beats an AI headshot. Serving New York remotely — and every city we serve — from anywhere.
Common questions
New York headshots: FAQ
How much do professional headshots cost in New York?
NYC studios typically charge $450–$900 for a standard session (executive packages $1,050–$2,500). Remote Headshots is $180 per person, directed live by a real photographer — no NYC studio markup.
How does a remote headshot actually work?
You book a time, join a video session, and a professional photographer directs your lighting, camera height, posture, and expression live while capturing the shots. The editing team retouches and delivers web-ready finals within two business days of your selection — using your own phone or laptop and natural light.
Is a remote headshot really as good as an in-person studio session?
Yes. A real photographer still controls the same things they would in a studio — framing, light, expression — just over video. You get an authentic photo of the real you, not a generated image, at a fraction of NYC studio pricing.
Do I need to travel to a Manhattan studio?
No. A professional directs you live from your NYC office or apartment. No commute, no half-day blocked off.
Our firm has people in Midtown, Brooklyn and New Jersey — plus remote staff. Will everyone match?
Yes. Every person joins the same kind of live-directed session from their own desk, and one editing team matches crop, color and background across the set. Offices and remote staff come out looking like one firm.
What if I don't have a good camera or lighting at home?
A modern phone is enough. The photographer positions you toward natural light and directs everything in real time; the editing team handles the rest.
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