Executive Headshot Photographer, Manhattan & Brooklyn, NYC
Executive headshots in NYCfor leaders who mean business.
Executive headshots, corporate team portraits, and professional headshots for law firms, investment funds, banks, and tech startups across Manhattan and Brooklyn. At your office or at our Wall Street studio.
David handles light and composition. Christine directs. An actor and screenwriter with a casting background, she's particularly good at getting a natural expression from someone who isn't used to being in front of a camera.
Individual
Executive, CEO &
Professional Portraits
Founders, partners, managing directors, C-suite executives. Shot on backdrop, environmental, or both. At your office, our Wall Street studio, or our Brooklyn studio. Business headshots for individuals who need to look the part.
Teams
Corporate &
Team Headshots
From five people to fifty, in boardrooms and tight corners alike. Full studio setup, coordinated on-location. We plan the day properly so it runs without friction and every person gets a result they're happy with.
Press & Publication
Annual Reports &
Executive Profiles
For executives being published -- press releases, annual reports, media profiles, speaking engagements. A more considered portrait, shot with room to breathe and cropped for the context it will live in.
How We Work
A professional headshot photographerand everyone you need around them.
For smaller sessions it's David and Christine. For larger jobs we bring in the people the job needs -- hair and makeup artists we work with regularly, a digital tech, and assistants on set. Every job is scoped properly in advance so the right team is in place from the start.
We shoot on-location at your office or at Redline Studios on Wall Street. Brooklyn studio also available. Whatever the setup, the approach is the same: planned, professional, and with no surprises on the day.
David — Photographer
Light, composition, and lens. David handles the technical side of every session from setup through to the final frame.
Christine — Director
Actor, screenwriter, casting background. Christine directs every session. Her experience coaching performance means she's particularly good at getting a natural expression from someone who doesn't love being photographed.
Hair & Makeup
We work with a small number of trusted hair and makeup artists who know how we shoot. Sourced and coordinated by us, available on request for any session.
Digital Tech
On larger jobs, a digital tech tethers the camera to a monitor so images can be reviewed in real time as they come in -- by us and by you if you want to see them. They manage file organisation and backup throughout the day.
Assistants
On bigger team days, assistants help with lighting setup and keep things moving while David is shooting and Christine is directing.
Why Work With Us
What makes working with David Pexton Photography different
Trusted across industries
Law firms, investment funds, banks, tech startups, and global sports organisations. We've shot individuals and teams across every kind of corporate environment. From law firm headshots in Midtown to executive portraits for Wall Street firms, the industries are different. The approach is always the same.
Two people in the room, and that makes a difference
David handles the light and the lens. Christine, with her background directing actors and coaching performance, handles the person in front of the camera. Most people don't enjoy being photographed. Christine is very good at making them forget they are.
Full studio at your office, and we handle everything
We bring lights, stands, and backgrounds. We carry the building insurance required for commercial spaces in New York, coordinate with your facilities team, and manage the day from start to finish. Scoped in advance so there are no surprises.
We make the brief easier
If you've been handed the job of finding a professional headshot photographer and the options feel overwhelming, we get it. We jump on a call and walk through what you actually need. If you're not sure, we look at your current site with you and figure it out together.
If you’re looking for a NYC headshot photographer for professional portraits, start here.
What Clients Say
"David and Christine have been an incredible partner in bringing our website's visual presentation to life. They established the visual standards for our headshots, ensuring a consistent and professional look that aligns perfectly with our brand. They have a remarkable ability to make subjects feel comfortable and at ease during shoots, all while keeping the atmosphere light and enjoyable."
Larianna
Paladin / Pivot
"I've had the pleasure of working with David Pexton on photoshoots multiple times over the course of my career, and it has always been a positive experience. He takes amazing photos that are unique, flattering, and compelling. Business headshots are critical assets for any company and David's work has been pivotal in conveying our business and executive identities."
Tammy
Ex-Co
"David and Christine are my team's go-to headshot photographer, and we have absolutely loved working with them. They're incredibly skilled at making everyone comfortable, bringing out the best angles, turning corporate headshots into a fun experience, and delivering a beautiful product. It's genuinely a joy to bring them in for shoots."
Jack
Ember Infrastructure
Sessions & Pricing
Professional Headshot Sessions
Individual and team rates available
- Redline Studios, Wall Street — or on-location at your office
- Brooklyn studio also available
- Pre-shoot call to align on brief, style, and logistics
- Hair and makeup coordination available on request
- On backdrop, environmental, or both — scoped in advance
- Private online gallery — you choose the images you want
- Natural retouching included on all delivered images
- Team sessions priced per person with volume rates
Every session is scoped to your needs. Get in touch and we'll walk you through it.
Get in Touch
Before You Book
Executive Headshot FAQ
Common questions from executives, teams, and the people organising them
What does the process look like?
A call beforehand to understand your brief — who you're shooting, what the images are for, what style you're after. On the day, Christine directs while David handles light and composition. Most people are surprised how quickly it goes and how relaxed it feels.
How long does a session take?
It depends on the job. Some sessions give us a full hour per person — time for hair and makeup, an environmental shot, and a backdrop portrait. For large team days we can move through 35 people at 10 to 12 minutes each and still deliver consistently strong results. We scope the timing properly in advance so the day runs without friction.
Do you shoot on-location at our office?
Yes, and we're well practised at it. We bring a full studio setup — lights, stands, backgrounds. We carry the insurance required for commercial buildings in New York and coordinate with facilities teams as standard. We've shot in large boardrooms, glass-walled offices, and genuinely tight corners. Whatever the space, we make it work.
What should I wear?
Whatever you'd wear to an important meeting. Neutral tones, simple layers, nothing too busy or distracting. Bring a second option if you're not sure — we'll advise on the day. The goal is to look like yourself, not like you dressed up for a photo.
Is retouching included?
Yes. Natural retouching — skin, colour, lighting — is included on all delivered images. We don't over-retouch. The point is to look like you, at your best. You'll always be able to recognise yourself.
How many images will I receive?
You'll receive a private proof gallery and select the images you want retouched and delivered. Most executives choose 3 to 5. For teams, we deliver a consistent set per person alongside a master gallery for your records.
Can the images be used across different platforms?
Yes. LinkedIn, company website, press releases, annual reports, speaker profiles, internal communications. We deliver in formats that work across every platform and context — portrait, landscape, square — whatever you need.
How often should I update my professional headshot?
Every two to three years as a general rule, or after a significant change in role or appearance. A headshot that no longer looks like you — or that carries the wrong seniority for your current position — isn't doing the job it should.