FAQ
Everything you'd ask before booking.
Pricing, sessions, wardrobe, delivery, AI, team shoots. Forty-plus answers from a working photographer who has been asked all of these. Can't find what you need? (239) 401-6999.
Pricing7 answers
$500 for the session plus $150 per retouched image you select. A full shoot buyout is $5,000 and includes every image from the session. Retouching, unlimited session time, and multiple backdrops are included. No hidden fees.
Yes. Team sessions start at $1,500 for 5 to 15 people on-location at your office. Volume pricing scales beyond that. Travel within Lee County is included. See full group rates.
No. The session fee is $500. Each retouched image is $150. The full buyout is $5,000. That's it. Retouching, unlimited session time, and multiple backdrops are all included.
Yes. A 50% non-refundable deposit holds your session date. The remaining balance is due at the session.
Reschedule with at least 72 hours notice and there's no cost. Inside 72 hours, a $500 rescheduling fee applies.
Yes. We accept all major cards plus ACH bank transfer. Payment is processed securely through a PCI-compliant processor.
Pricing is fixed and listed publicly so you don't need a quote call. See individual pricing or team pricing.
Session Process8 answers
Most sessions run 30 to 60 minutes. There's no timer. Joshua shoots until you have the images you need.
Sessions currently book 1 to 2 weeks out. Rush scheduling is sometimes possible. Call (239) 401-6999 to check availability.
2 to 3 wardrobe options, any props or accessories tied to your brand, and reference images if there's a specific look you want to hit. Hair and makeup are optional.
Yes. After 15,000 sessions, Joshua reads body language and adjusts direction in real time. Chin angle, shoulder position, where your weight sits, what your face does. You don't need to figure out how to look good. That's his job.
Yes. Multiple backgrounds and looks are included. We have white, dark, neutral, and editorial backdrops in the studio.
Most of our clients haven't. Joshua walks you through everything in real time. Just bring a couple of outfit options.
Yes. On-location sessions are available across Fort Myers and Southwest Florida. See on-location specifics.
Get a normal night's sleep. Hydrate. Don't try a brand-new haircut day-of. Iron or steam your wardrobe options. Full prep checklist.
Wardrobe & Look5 answers
Stick to solid colors. Navy, charcoal, black, white, and jewel tones photograph best across skin tones. Bring 2 to 3 options. Skip busy patterns, thin stripes, and brand-new outfits you haven't worn before.
LinkedIn crops to a square so neckline matters more than full outfit. Solid jewel tones, dressed to your industry's standard, no logos or busy patterns. Full LinkedIn guide.
Most clients style themselves. We can recommend a local stylist if you'd like one on-site. They book separately.
Yes, but at least 1 to 2 weeks before, not day-of. Brand-new cuts often photograph awkwardly while you're still adjusting to them.
Yes, with caveats. Anti-reflective coating helps. We can shoot with and without to give you both options.
Delivery & Files6 answers
Standard delivery is 48 to 72 hours. 24-hour rush is available if you're on a deadline.
After the session you'll review a curated gallery online. Pick the images you want and we retouch each one professionally.
High-resolution JPG plus a web-sized version of each retouched image. Optimized crops for LinkedIn, Avvo, and headshot-platform sizing on request.
You get a full personal usage license. Use them anywhere: LinkedIn, your firm bio, marketing, press. No expiration. Commercial usage is included with the full buyout package.
Yes. LinkedIn (square), Avvo, Healthgrades, and standard 4x5/3x4 crops are available on request at no extra cost.
Original session files are archived for at least 12 months. Reach out anytime within that window if you need additional retouches or different crops.
AI vs Real Photography3 answers
No. AI generates a plausible version of your face against a rendered backdrop. A real photographer directs posing, lighting, and expression in real time and captures you in a real studio. Read the full comparison.
Yes. We surveyed 22 hiring managers in 2026 and 17 of 22 said they could tell within 3 seconds. Read the survey results.
LinkedIn is the highest-stakes context for a headshot. Recruiters pattern-match AI photos to "shortcut." The cost-per-year math doesn't justify the risk.
Team & Group Sessions4 answers
We bring a portable studio setup to your office or shoot the whole team back-to-back at our studio. 10 to 15 minutes per person, consistent backdrop and lighting across the team.
Yes. If half your team already has headshots, we can match the lighting, crop, and color treatment so the new shots blend in cleanly.
Remote employees can come to the Fort Myers studio for individual sessions and we'll match the team look. Virtual headshots are also an option for fully remote teams.
Yes. Conference photography and corporate events are part of our commercial services.
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FAQ Reference
Concepts referenced across our FAQs
Three concepts that come up most in client questions — linked to canonical references.
Headshot
A tightly framed portrait focused on the face, shoulders, and expression. Used for LinkedIn profiles, company about pages, press kits, and any context where a single image stands in for the person.
Photo retouching
Post-production work that cleans up skin, color, stray hair, wardrobe wrinkles, and background imperfections without changing the subject's identity. Every selected image from a JA Headshots session includes professional retouching at no extra cost.
Three-point lighting
A standard portrait lighting setup that uses a key light, a fill light, and a backlight to shape the subject and separate them from the background. It is the foundation of most studio headshots because it produces a flattering, dimensional look without harsh shadows.