A Portrait That Matches The Weight of the Role.
Your headshot appears in annual reports, press releases, and investor decks. It needs authority, approachability, and vision — simultaneously.
A Portrait That Matches The Weight of the Role.
Your portrait represents the entire company. Authority, vision, approachability.
What a CEO Session Looks Like
Unlike a standard headshot, a CEO portrait session is designed for range — multiple looks, multiple contexts, one cohesive executive identity.
Minutes of Shooting
Extended session with expert direction. No rushing between meetings — this is your time.
Outfit Changes
Formal boardroom, polished casual, thought-leader editorial — we cover every context you need.
Retouched Selects
Magazine-level retouching on every final image. Each optimized for its intended use.
Where Your Portrait Appears
CEO Portrait vs. Standard Headshot
Your Annual Visual Asset
One 60-minute session generates every portrait you need for the year — press, decks, website, social. Scheduled around your calendar.
Google Rated
50+ five-star reviews from executives and professionals. Vogue-exhibited photographer with editorial portraiture background.
Delivery Available
Standard 5–7 business days. Rush delivery within 48 hours available for board meetings, press deadlines, or fundraising timelines.
Executive Portrait & Branding Packages
From a focused executive headshot to a complete personal brand library — choose the level of coverage that matches your role.
- Includes up to 3 outfits
- Free Pre-Shoot Consultation: Up to 30 minutes
- Session Time: 70 minutes (45 minutes of shooting + 25 minutes for On-site Selection)
- Location: Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply)
- Captures: Up to 200 photos
- Delivery: 5 magazine-level retouched photos
Ideal For: Professionals who want polished, executive-level images
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- Includes up to 4 outfits
- Free Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 40 minutes
- Session Time: 90 minutes (60 minutes of shooting + 30 minutes for On-site Selection)
- Location: Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply)
- Captures: Up to 200 photos
- Delivery: 7 magazine-level retouched photos
Ideal For: Individuals needing both professional headshots and family portraits; accommodates up to 4 family members (pets included)
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- Includes up to 6 outfits
- Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 40 minutes video call — planning locations, wardrobe, props & visual direction
- Follow-Up Call: Up to 30 minutes to finalize details before shoot day
- Session Time: Up to 3 hours of expert directing, styling & shooting
- On-site Selection: 45 minutes
- Location: Up to 2 locations — Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply)
- Captures: Up to 300 photos
- Delivery: 15 full retouched photos
- Usage: Full commercial usage rights included
Ideal For: Founders, creatives, and professionals building a personal brand across multiple platforms
Reserve Executive Session
- Includes up to 10 outfits
- Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 90 minutes deep dive — brand audit, visual direction, usage planning & styling checklist
- Creative Review Call: Up to 60 minutes to finalize shot list & creative brief
- Support: Unlimited text/email support leading up to shoot day
- Session Time: Up to 5 hours of expert directing, styling & shooting
- On-site Selection: Up to 60 minutes
- Location: Up to 4 locations (Travel fee included within 15 miles)
- Captures: Up to 500+ photos
- Delivery: 40 retouched photos (30 full-retouched + 10 light edit)
- Usage: Full commercial usage rights included
- Priority Booking & Scheduling
Ideal For: Business owners, executives, and teams who need a complete visual identity for websites, campaigns, press, and social media
Reserve Premier SessionNeed Something Different?
Multi-day shoots, international travel, team + CEO bundles, or any scope beyond what's listed — tell us your vision and we'll build a custom plan.
Want More Images?
Each package includes the retouched images listed above. Additional images from your session are available for purchase.
Makeup
Basic touch-up available on set. Professional makeup artist referrals available upon request.
Delivery
All images delivered digitally within 3–7 business days. Printed products also available through our online gallery.
Compare all packages: Individual Headshots · Personal Branding
Questions About CEO Sessions
Plan for 60–90 minutes total. This includes 45–60 minutes of actual shooting with 2–3 outfit changes, plus on-site image review. We work around your calendar — early morning and evening slots available.
Bring 2–3 outfits: a formal suit/blazer for annual reports, a polished business casual look for web/LinkedIn, and optionally something more relaxed for thought-leadership content. We provide a style guide after booking.
Yes. Share your team page and we'll match the lighting, backdrop, and editing style exactly. Many CEOs book a session alongside a team shoot for perfect consistency.
Absolutely. We bring full studio lighting to your office, private club, or any Bay Area location. On-site sessions require a minimum $599 booking. Travel within the Bay Area is included.
Standard delivery is 5–7 business days. Rush 48-hour turnaround available for board meetings, press releases, or fundraising deadlines at $50/image.
Most CEOs choose the Premium ($599) for 3 retouched images across different looks. If you also want family portraits in the same session, the Business & Family ($799) gives you 5 retouched images and 2 full hours.
Your Portrait Represents The Entire Company.
Schedule a CEO portrait session. We'll discuss your needs, timeline, and how many looks you want to capture.
Schedule CEO Session →CEO Headshots & Executive Portraits in San Mateo
Luminous Space provides CEO headshots and C-suite executive portraits for leaders across the San Francisco Bay Area. Our extended portrait sessions are designed specifically for chief executives, founders, and senior leadership who need versatile imagery for annual reports, investor decks, press releases, board presentations, company websites, and LinkedIn profiles.
Unlike a standard corporate headshot, a CEO portrait session at Luminous Space includes multiple outfit changes, editorial direction from a Vogue-exhibited photographer, and magazine-level retouching on every final image. We serve executives from companies headquartered in San Francisco, San Mateo, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Mountain View, and throughout Silicon Valley.
Studio sessions at 1730 S Amphlett Blvd, Suite 220, San Mateo, CA 94402. On-site sessions available at your office or preferred location.
