“The people who are most nervous before they arrive almost always walk away with the best photos.”

In 30 years of photographing CEOs, founders, attorneys, and financial advisors across New York, that's the pattern I keep seeing. The person who texts me the morning of their session — anxious, second-guessing everything — is usually the person standing in front of my camera an hour later making images neither of us expected. Nerves mean you care. Caring means you're present. And presence is exactly what makes a great corporate headshot in New York City.

The People Who Are Most Nervous Before Their Headshot Almost Always Take the Best Photos

May 5, 2026

When You
Walk In

When you arrive at my in-studio headshot space in Midtown Manhattan, we don't go straight to the camera. I greet you personally, we look at what you brought, and we talk — about what you want this photo to say about you, who's going to see it, and what feeling you want to walk away with. That conversation shapes everything about how we shoot. There's a private changing room, a clothing rack for your looks, and a makeup station for final touch-ups before each round. Arrive with your hair and makeup done, but don't stress about perfection at the door — we handle the finishing details together.

We capture over 100 images in a session

We shoot over 100 images per session. There is no single shot, no one chance, no pressure to perform from the first frame. The first 15 minutes are your warm-up. I'm talking to you the entire time — keeping the energy up, keeping the stiffness out. By the time we're 30 minutes in, most clients forget a camera is in the room. That's when the real photos happen. If you've been searching for a professional photographer near you in NYC who actually makes the process feel easy — that's what we've built here, one session at a time..
Ready to see what your session looks like? Call 212.683.4853 or book at executivephotosnyc.com

Why We Take 600+ Business Photos:

When most people think about getting professional headshots, the first word that comes to mind is rarely fun. More often, it’s stress. Questions like: What if I don’t look good in photos? What if I can’t relax? What if I don’t know how to pose?
At Executive Photos NYC, my goal is to turn those worries on their head. A headshot session with me isn’t about standing stiffly in front of a camera — it’s about creating an environment where you feel comfortable, confident, and even enjoy yourself.
One of the ways I make that happen is by shooting a large volume of images, often 600 or more in a single session. Here’s why:

Why We Take 600+ Photos: Making Corporate Headshot Sessions Stress-Free and Fun

September 17, 2025

1. More Options, Less Pressure

By capturing so many frames, you’re never stuck worrying about “getting it right” in one or two shots. Instead, you have a wide range of expressions, angles, and moods to choose from. That freedom takes the pressure off and allows you to relax into the process.

2. Natural Moments Happen Between Poses

Some of the best images aren’t the ones we plan. They’re the candid moments in between. A laugh, a glance, a subtle shift in posture. Shooting continuously means we don’t miss those natural, genuine moments.

3. We Do the Work of Narrowing It Down

After the session, you don’t have to sift through hundreds of files yourself. I carefully review every image and narrow it down to the strongest selects. What you see is the best of the best — refined, polished, and ready to represent you.

4. A Fun, Relaxed Experience

Because the camera is clicking so often, the session becomes less about “posing” and more about being. We talk, we adjust, we try different looks, and different backdrops and before you know it, the nerves disappear.
At the end of the day, my job isn’t just to deliver a great headshot. It’s to make the process an enjoyable experience. When you feel good during the shoot, that energy shows up in your images.
So if you’re nervous about stepping in front of the camera, know this: I’ve got you covered. We’ll take hundreds of photos, keep the atmosphere light, and make sure you walk away with portraits that feel like the very best version of you..