Outdoor headshots that don't look like everyone else's LinkedIn
Because the goal isn't a nice photo — it's the founder who books the meeting, the candidate who gets the callback, the consultant people trust on sight. Natural light, real Peninsula locations, eight retouched finals. From $425.
- 10+ yrs
- Shooting Peninsula headshots
- 8 images
- Retouched finals, every session
- 5 days
- Standard delivery turnaround
- $0
- Reschedule fee if weather turns
The same person who photographs you also retouches the final images
I've been shooting headshots on the Peninsula for over a decade. No assistants on the day. No production crew. You'll work directly with me from the first email to the final delivered gallery. The shot above is one I took recently to test light at a Menlo Park location. It's the same setup, same gear, same approach I use for every client session.
My background is in software, which shapes how I work: structured planning, consistent process, no surprises on delivery date.
Read more about Bruce →Recent work
A small sample from recent Peninsula sessions. The full headshot gallery is on the portfolio page.
Simple pricing
No upsells. No mandatory print packages. The price you see is the price you pay.
Standard Outdoor Session
The one most people book
- 45-minute session at one Peninsula location
- Up to 2 outfit changes
- 8 fully retouched final images
- 5 business day delivery
- Use them anywhere: LinkedIn, your website, print, ads
- Free reschedule if weather doesn't cooperate
Premium Outdoor Session
More looks, faster turnaround
- 90-minute session at one or two locations
- Up to 3 outfit changes
- 15 fully retouched final images
- 3 business day delivery
- Optional 5-image preview within 24 hours
- Use them anywhere, same as Standard
Executive Session
We come to you
- At your office: a backdrop look in the conference room, an outdoor look on your block
- 2 hours, up to 3 outfit changes
- 20 fully retouched final images
- Full proof gallery within 24 hours, finals in 48
- LinkedIn banner crop included
- Use them anywhere, same as Standard
Add-ons
- Each additional retouched image$45
- 48-hour rush on full delivery$95
Headshots for a whole team?
One setup at your office, everyone matching, from $175 per person. Booked online.
What you get
Your photos arrive in a private gallery
One link, sent when your retouched images are ready. Browse them, play them as a slideshow, and download each one in the size you need.
- Three sizes of every photo. Full resolution for print, Web & LinkedIn at 2048 px, and a 1080 x 1080 square cropped for profile pictures.
- Straight to your phone. Save to Photos on an iPhone, or download everything as one zip.
- Easy to pass along. Forward the link to whoever updates your website or company directory.
The sample uses AI-generated images of a fictional client, so no real client's photos are shared. Your gallery holds your own retouched photos.
Why outdoor instead of a studio
The studio is the default because it's climate-controlled and predictable. The tradeoff is the look. Studio headshots all look like studio headshots. Outdoor work done right looks better and costs less.
Natural light at the right hour
First or last 90 minutes of daylight produces soft, directional light that flatters every face, with a touch of off-camera flash when the scene needs balancing. No harsh studio shadows, no flat fluorescent office light.
Backgrounds that look like the Peninsula
Foothills oak shadows, Filoli gardens, Stanford sandstone, the Pacifica bluffs. Locations that put your photo in a place, not in a generic gray-paper backdrop.
Lower overhead, more images
No studio rent means I can include 8 retouched images at $425 instead of 1-3 like comparable studio sessions. Same craft, better deliverable count.
Free reschedule for weather
Bay Area marine layer is real. If the forecast turns, we move the session — no penalty, no rebooking fee.
How it works
Four steps from first email to retouched gallery.
Tell me what the headshot is for
LinkedIn, speaker bio, company website, dating profile, podcast cover — the use case shapes the wardrobe, location, and crop. A 10-minute call gets us aligned.
We pick the location and time
Sessions run at sunrise or in the 90 minutes before sunset. I handle permits where needed.
45 minutes on location
Light direction, a few framing tweaks, real conversation. You'll forget the camera is there. I shoot 200-300 frames so we have plenty of options.
Retouched images in 5 days
You get a private gallery. Pick favorites if you want, or accept the 8 I selected. Web + print resolution, ready for LinkedIn the same day.
Frequently asked
The questions every headshot client wants answered before they book.
Do you have a studio?
No — every session is outdoors at a Peninsula location of our choosing. Natural light at the right hour looks better than most studio setups, and I pass the lower overhead through as more retouched images per package than the studio competitors include.
What if it rains or there's marine layer the morning of the shoot?
We reschedule for free. No rebooking fee. I monitor the forecast 48 hours out and we'll make the call together. I'd rather move the date than shoot in bad light.
Can you come to my office instead?
Yes, for teams. Corporate team headshot days happen at your office with one backdrop and lighting setup so everyone matches, and people drop in whenever they're free. $175 per person for small teams, or a Headshot Booth for 20 or more, booked online on the corporate headshots page. For one person who wants an office look and an outdoor look, the Executive Session covers both.
How should I dress?
Solid colors, no logos, layers you can take on and off. Avoid pure white in direct sun. Iron everything. Wrinkles photograph.
Do you retouch the images yourself?
Yes — every retouched image goes through my QC. I work with a small overseas team for the initial pass on standard packages, then I personally review and approve every final image before delivery.
Can I use the photos anywhere? Is there a license fee?
Use them anywhere, for as long as you like: LinkedIn, your website, your company's site, print, ads, a billboard if you want one. There is no license fee and nothing to renew. The only thing you can't do is resell the photos or hand them to a stock library.
How quickly can you fit me in?
Outdoor sessions usually book 1-2 weeks out. Rush bookings within 48 hours are possible for an extra $95. Reach out with your target date and I'll confirm availability.
Where are you based?
Atherton. I shoot across the SF Peninsula — Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Woodside, Redwood City, and the coast from Pacifica down to Half Moon Bay. Sessions outside that radius are possible with a travel fee.
Headshot photographer across the Peninsula
Ready to book?
Pick a session and pay online. Tell me what the headshot is for and your target date, and I'll come back with a location, a time, and a calendar invite within a business day.