How long does a headshot session take?

Most headshot sessions take 30 to 60 minutes depending on the package. You'll have time to settle in, try different expressions, and review images without feeling rushed.

What should I wear to my headshot session?

Solid colors work best. Avoid busy patterns, logos, and bright white. We provide wardrobe guidance before your session to make sure you look polished and feel confident on camera.

Do you offer team or corporate headshots?

Yes. We offer team headshot sessions at our San Marino studio with consistent lighting and styling so everyone's photos look cohesive across your company website and marketing materials.

What's included in a headshot session?

Sessions include wardrobe guidance, professional studio lighting, posing direction, and retouching on your selected images. Digital files are delivered for use on LinkedIn, websites, and print.

What's your pricing for headshots?

Headshot sessions start at $149 for a quick in-studio session. Full branding sessions with multiple outfits and high-end retouching are also available. Most clients invest between $195 and $1295 depending on their needs.

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PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS · PASADENA & SAN MARINO

You work hard to get where you are. Your photo should show it.

Whether you're updating your LinkedIn, launching a business, or stepping into a new role, your headshot is often the first thing people see. It should feel like you — confident, approachable, and professional.

At Shinkfield Studio in San Marino, I make headshot sessions easy and stress-free. I guide you through every expression, every angle, and every detail so you walk away with photos you're proud to put everywhere. No awkward posing, no stiff corporate look. Just you, at your best.

Our studio headshot sessions include wardrobe guidance, professional lighting, and retouching. Most clients are in and out in under an hour with photos ready to use across LinkedIn, company websites, and marketing materials.

The result? A headshot that actually looks like you — and makes you feel great.

Natural & Polished

Your session starts with a short conversation about how you want to be seen. Together, we’ll decide on the style—casual or formal—and the overall vibe—confident, approachable, or playful.

Many clients say the experience feels relaxed and easy, more like chatting while the camera captures natural moments. By the end, you’ll have polished images that truly reflect your personality and professionalism.

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Easy Headshot Session

Offered on 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.

Traditional head & shoulders headshot with two background choices and two looks/outfits.

Studio photo session with immediate photo selection. Allow up to one hour for the full experience.

Includes two digital headshot portraits with professional retouching.

Additional photos may be purchased separately.

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A Caring and Relaxing Experience

What Pasadena & San Marino Professionals Are Saying:

Sandra is a true professional and is very talented. Her editing skills are unmatched! She makes you feel comfortable and at ease during your photo session. Sandra also has unique tips to help you pose for your pics and they’re always flattering (I appreciate this so much.) She also provides you with expert advice when narrowing down your picture selection. Her photographs are like art - simply stated and beautiful.

- Barbara, 2023

Posing for photos like this is not exactly "natural" for me. But she did a great job quickly putting me at ease. And the end result produced some really fantastic photos. Excited to share these with the world, and already working to schedule another session so that we can get some family portraits done as well. Highly recommend!

- Ed, 2019

My law firm - Alley Law - recently redid everyone's headshots with Sandra, and we all LOVE the photos! Sandra is not just a photographer but also an artist! Her work is truly a work of art! She is extremely efficient. We received our edited images in less than a week. No photographer would do that for 10 people with that kind of turnaround time. Highly recommend her!

- Esther, 2021

Professional Headshot FAQs · Pasadena & San Marino, CA

Most professionals update every 1–2 years, or anytime you change your look (hair, beard, glasses) or role. If your headshot no longer looks like you, it’s time.
Most sessions take about an hour, including outfit changes and image selections.
You’ll select your favorite images on the spot and download your retouched images within three business days, making the process streamlined and stress-free.
Headshot sessions are offered in a simple, all‑inclusive format. The experience includes professional guidance, multiple poses, and retouched images.
Most clients invest $400 - $1200+ depending on the number of final images they select.
Yes! All selected images are professionally edited to look polished, but always natural and authentic—definitely not something created by AI. Need a blemish removed or some small adjustment? All included.

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Let's get you a headshot you're actually proud of.

Whether you need one great headshot or a full set for your team, schedule a consultation and let's get you looking your best.

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