Entrepreneur & Founder Headshots
For founders, solopreneurs, and small business CEOs building a personal brand: a full library of authority-grade portraits for the pitch deck, the press kit, the website, the speaking-bureau page, LinkedIn, the podcast appearance, and the book jacket. One session in the NRH studio. Same coached 2mm Method™ used by 30,000+ DFW executives.
Authority Frame
PITCH-DECK + PRESS READY
Brand-Story Library
MULTIPLE LOOKS + USES
LinkedIn Engagement
THOUGHT-LEADER REACH
2mm Method™
CONFIDENCE COACHED IN
Q: Why does a founder need more than a casual LinkedIn photo?
A: Because as the founder, you are the brand. Your face shows up in places that materially affect whether the next investor takes the call, whether the next reporter quotes you, whether the next enterprise buyer trusts you with a six-figure check, whether the next podcast host books you. A casual selfie or a five-year-old LinkedIn photo signals “I haven’t thought about how I’m showing up to the market.” A coached, modern, lit founder portrait signals “I take this seriously.” For founders raising capital, building thought-leadership, getting press, or selling to enterprises, the image library is infrastructure — not a vanity expense.
The Authority Frame Every Founder Needs
A founder session at 2mm is built differently from a corporate employee shoot. We move through multiple wardrobe + backdrop combinations in a single session — clean white for the press kit, charcoal for the pitch deck, brand color for the website — so you walk out with a complete content library you’ll draw from for the next two to three years.
The session runs 60-90 minutes at the NRH studio. Your raw frames are reviewed on the tethered 4K monitor as we shoot, so you select your favorites on the spot. Retouching is professional-grade — your skin and eyes look like you on a good day, not someone else after AI rendering. Delivered fast — often the same day, always within 5 business days.
Watch: why a coached headshot beats every selfie
Three minutes that explain why 30,000+ DFW professionals stopped settling for cell-phone photos and started booking coached sessions. If you’re on the fence about whether a real headshot is worth it for your business, LinkedIn refresh, or brand — press play.
The Founder Image Library
Eight places your founder portrait shows up — each with its own format, crop, and tone requirement.
Pitch Deck “Team” Slide
Square crop, clean backdrop, even lighting. Investors compare you to other founders at a glance — your photo decides whether they keep reading.
Press Headshot
High-resolution, multiple aspect ratios, deliverable to a reporter the moment they email asking. Pre-prepped saves you 48 hours on every press hit.
LinkedIn Profile
The single highest-leverage portrait you own — it appears next to every post, every comment, every connection request. Coaching matters most here.
Speaker / Bureau Bio
Conferences want a polished horizontal frame, plus a vertical for the on-screen Q&A slide. Bureau pages convert higher with a real portrait, not a podium snapshot.
Podcast Guest Slot
The image the show host puts on the episode artwork, the Apple Podcasts thumbnail, and the LinkedIn promo post. Better photo = higher CTR on episode launch day.
Book Jacket / Course Cover
Author photo for the back cover, course-page hero shot, lead-magnet thumbnail. Vertical compositions with breathing room for typography overlay.
Sales Deck “Why Me”
Enterprise buyers want to know who’s behind the company. A confident founder portrait on the “Why us” slide closes mid-funnel hesitation.
Website “About” Hero
The full-width founder shot on the About page that anchors the company story. Real branding shots also pair beautifully — see Branding Photography.
“I’m not photogenic” — the 2MM Method™ fixes that
If you’ve been dodging the headshot update for years because you “hate having your picture taken,” this one is for you. Real-time coaching of the two-millimeter eye, jaw, and posture shifts that turn camera-tense into camera-confident — even for clients who arrive convinced they’re un-photographable.
After 30,000+ people photographed across DFW, we have yet to meet a client the 2MM Method™ does not work on. Camera-shy welcome.
Individual Session Packages
Three simple packages cover every individual session — headshots, portraits, branding, model, actor — same proprietary 2mm Method™ coaching included in every tier. Pick by deliverable, not by category.
FULL LIBRARY · UP TO 90 MIN
The Legacy Identity
$1,350 package
$150 session + 10 retouched images
The definitive branding experience for those who refuse to blend in. The Legacy Identity is our most immersive session — a deep dive into the 2mm Method™ to create a complete library of 10 retouched masterpieces. This tier allows for a sophisticated blend of studio headshots, environmental portraits, and lifestyle branding — providing enough content to fuel your marketing and social media for the entire year. We meticulously craft each frame to reflect your authority and authenticity, ensuring your professional identity is as commanding as your expertise.
For a truly limitless portfolio, additional retouched images: $50 each.
MOST POPULAR
The Professional Portfolio
$750 package
$150 session + 5 retouched images
A comprehensive visual toolkit for the modern professional. The Professional Portfolio provides the variety needed to command attention across multiple platforms. Whether you are transitioning from a classic headshot to a relaxed lifestyle brand portrait, this session captures five distinct facets of your professional identity. Applying the 2mm Method™ across a range of looks, we ensure your “Confidence-to-Arrogance” ratio is perfectly balanced — giving you a suite of retouched high-end assets ready for your marketing funnel or keynote announcements.
Need more variety? Additional retouched images: $100 each.
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The Essential Edge
$150 session
+ $150 per retouched image
Precision meets performance. The Essential Edge is for the professional who understands a single micro-expression can define a first impression. The proprietary 2mm Method™ coaches the subtle shifts in confidence and approachability traditional photographers miss. Flexible ala carte structure — build your visual brand at your own pace, every image you select a masterclass in professional presence. Perfect for a singular high-stakes LinkedIn update, a fresh business card, or a refined board portrait.
Each additional retouched image: $150 (flat ala carte rate).
Individual sessions only. Groups of 4+ require a custom quote — request a group / event quote here. The 2mm Method™ expression coaching, cinematic lighting, real-time 4K tethered review, and professional retouching are included in every tier.
Founder Headshot FAQs
How many looks / outfits can we get in one session?
Founder sessions typically cover 2-3 distinct looks within a 60-90 minute studio session — for example: business formal on charcoal (pitch deck + press), business casual on white (LinkedIn + podcast guest), and brand-color seamless (website hero). We plan looks during the pre-session call so you arrive prepared.
What about lifestyle / branding shots beyond just headshots?
For founders building heavy content marketing programs, we offer dedicated branding photography sessions — at-desk shots, laptop-in-coffee-shop, walking-into-the-office, behind-the-scenes founder-at-work imagery — to fuel a full quarter of LinkedIn + website content. Often booked as a follow-on to the headshot session.
I hate having my picture taken. Can the 2mm Method actually help with that?
Yes. The vast majority of founders we photograph say some version of “I’m not photogenic” before the session — and the same people walk out with portraits they actually like. The 2mm Method™ is built around coaching out the micro-tension that produces stiff photos, regardless of how camera-averse you start. After 30,000+ people, we have not met a founder it doesn’t work on.
What should I wear for a founder session?
Bring the outfit you’d wear to pitch your most important investor or close your largest customer. For most founders that’s a business-casual sport coat (no tie) + a clean shirt + dark trousers, plus one alternate (brand-color polo or casual button-down) for the LinkedIn / podcast look. Bring more if you want — we’ll edit during the session.
How fast can I get the images for my pitch deck?
For founders with an investor meeting next week: same-day retouched delivery is available — you walk out of the session with your hero frame retouched and ready to drop into the deck. Standard delivery is 24-72 hours for the full retouched gallery.
Do you handle co-founder portraits together?
Yes. Co-founder sessions are very common — solo portraits for each + paired co-founder shots for the deck + the “team” shot for the press kit, all in one session. For 4+ founders or a larger leadership team, see Executive Headshots.
Look like the founder investors take seriously.
Pitch deck + press + LinkedIn + podcast + speaking + book + sales — one session, a complete authority library.
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