PRICE GUIDE · PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO · 2026–2027
Headshot Photographer cost in the UK
£110–£350 per session. Typically £200.
Professional headshots in the UK cost £110–£350 per session, and £200 buys a solid hour with a few retouched images. The number of looks, how many images are retouched, studio or on-site shooting and whether you are in London set the price.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a headshot photographer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £110 | a short studio session with one or two images |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £200 | what most people pay |
| High end | £350 | a multi-look session in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the photographers and video studios near you.
What moves the price
- Number of looks — each outfit or background change adds time to a headshot session and edits to the gallery
- Retouched images — a headshot photographer may include one finished image or ten, and extras are charged individually
- Studio or on site — bringing lights and a backdrop to your office adds setup time and travel to the headshot price
- Purpose of the headshots — actor and model headshots follow casting conventions and often cost more than LinkedIn portraits
- London premium — the same headshot session is priced higher in London than in Manchester or Leeds
- Team bookings — headshots for a whole team are often priced per head, which lowers the cost for each person
WHAT YOU GET
What a headshot photographer visit includes
Takes: A single headshot session usually takes 30 to 90 minutes, with retouched images back in a few days. Not included: Extra retouched images, hair and make-up, additional looks and a commercial licence for advertising use are usually priced on top.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common headshot photographer jobs
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How to pay less
- Book team headshots on the same day so the per-person headshot price comes down
- Choose fewer retouched headshots and add more later only if you need them
- Pick a studio headshot session rather than an on-site shoot if only one or two people need photos
Before you book
- Tell the headshot photographer where the images will appear, such as LinkedIn, Spotlight or a company website
- Bring two or three tops in plain colours and avoid busy patterns that distract in a headshot
- Ask how many retouched headshots are included and what each additional one costs
- Check the licence covers your intended use, since the photographer keeps the copyright in the headshots
Headshot Photographer cost: questions people ask
Between £110 and £350 for a session in the UK, with £200 a typical price for an hour and a handful of retouched images. Walk-in style sessions sit lower and multi-look London sessions sit higher.
Usually 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of looks. Team headshots on site often take five to ten minutes per person.
In the UK the photographer normally owns the copyright, and you receive a licence to use the images. Check the licence covers your website, social media and print, and ask before using them in paid advertising.
Yes. Many headshot photographers bring a portable studio and shoot staff back to back, which keeps the look consistent and saves everyone travelling.
Professional hair and make-up, extra looks and additional retouched images are usually charged separately from the basic session fee.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, built from published UK headshot price surveys and studio rates. They describe a national range rather than a quote for your session.
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