Executive and corporate headshot photographer in NYC
Executive headshots at our Wall Street studioor on location at your office
Executive and corporate headshots for law firms, investment funds, banks, and tech companies. On backdrop, environmental, or both. At your office, or at our Wall Street studio at 181 Broadway in lower Manhattan.
Call 917-254-7909 or email david@davidpexton.com
Individual
Executive, CEO &
Professional Portraits
Founders, partners, managing directors, C-suite executives. Shot on backdrop, environmental, or both. At your office or our Wall Street studio.
Teams
Corporate &
Team Headshots
From five people to fifty, in boardrooms and tight corners. Full studio setup, coordinated on-location. We plan the day properly so 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 around the subject and cropped for the context it will live in.
The Team
A professional headshot photographer and an amazing team.
For smaller sessions it's David and Christine. For larger jobs we have a small team we work with regularly: a hair and makeup artist, a digital tech, and an assistant.
We shoot on-location at your office or at our Wall Street studio at Redline Studios, 181 Broadway, a few minutes from the Oculus and the World Trade Center.
David, Photographer
David has been photographing for over a decade. He handles the camera, the lighting, and the directing on every session.
Christine, Director
An actor, screenwriter, and director, Christine brings her performance skills to the table, having spent years in front of the camera herself. This experience helps her connect with people and create a relaxed atmosphere.
Hair & Makeup
One or two trusted hair and makeup artists who know how we shoot. Coordinated by us, available on request for any session.
Digital Tech
On larger jobs, a digital tech tethers the camera to an iPad so images can be reviewed in real time as they come in. They also manage file organization and backup throughout the day.
Assistants
On bigger team days, assistants help with lighting setup and keep things moving.
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 organizations. We've shot individuals and teams across every kind of corporate environment.
We take having a good time seriously
Some people are reluctant in front of a camera. Our job is to make the next fifteen minutes not feel that way. We're warm, we're quick, and David has some good Dad jokes ready if you want them.
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.
We make the brief easier
If you've been handed the job of finding a professional headshot photographer, get in touch and we'll walk you through what you need. If you're not sure where to start, we'll look at your current site with you and figure it out together.
What Clients Say
"We worked with David Pexton Photography over several days on a comprehensive shoot for a company rebrand that included professional headshots for attorneys, contextual portraits of partners and C-suite leaders, and office photography. They have a rare ability to put even the most high-strung and camera-averse individuals at ease, resulting in photos that feel both polished and genuinely natural. The final images exceeded our expectations and truly reflect the professionalism and personality of our people and our space."
Nneka
Freshfields
"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
"Working with David and his team was an absolute pleasure. He was highly responsive, professional, and brought our vision to life exactly as we imagined. What truly set him apart was the incredible individual attention he gave to every single person, taking care to tailor the lighting perfectly to each person's skin tone, clothing, etc, for stunning, personalized results. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a headshot photographer who genuinely cares about getting it right."
Megan
Polymorphic
Sessions & Pricing
Sessions, Built Around Your Needs
Individual and team rates available
- On-location at your office, or at Redline Studios, 181 Broadway, downtown Manhattan
- Pre-shoot call to align on brief, style, and logistics
- Hair and makeup coordination available on request
- On backdrop, environmental, or both, agreed 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 built around 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 organizing them
What makes a great executive headshot?
A great executive headshot communicates authority and approachability at the same time. The lighting, the framing, and the expression all need to work together. More importantly, it needs to look like you, not a polished version of someone else. We plan every executive headshot session around the specific person and context before anyone picks up a camera.
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. We follow up with a confirmed schedule and a guide on what to wear for the team. On the day, we arrive ahead of the first session to set up lights and the backdrop. After the shoot, you get a private proof gallery within 48 hours. Final retouched images are delivered within 7 to 10 business days, depending on how quickly you pick your favorites.
How long does a session take?
It depends on the job. We aim for at least 15 minutes per person to get someone relaxed and feeling good in front of the camera. On larger team days we can move to 10 minutes per person, and on high-volume days we can shoot in as little as 5 minutes per person, though we prefer not to push it that fast. Some sessions give us a full hour per person, time for hair and makeup, an environmental shot, and a backdrop portrait. We agree the timing in advance.
Do you shoot on-location at our office?
Yes, and we're well practiced at it. We bring a full studio setup. We've shot in large boardrooms, glass-walled offices, and small spaces where some offices have limited room. We've even shot in the staff kitchen more than once.
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 and we'll advise on the day.
Is retouching included?
Yes. Natural retouching of skin, color, and lighting is included on all delivered images. We don't over-retouch. The point is to look like you, at your best.
How many images will I receive?
You'll receive a private proof gallery and select the images you want retouched and delivered. Up to 2 retouched images are included as standard. Additional retouching is available at $40 per image. 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 portrait, landscape, and square crops as needed.
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 signal for your current role, is worth replacing.