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Executive business portrait for LinkedIn, photographed at the Woodstock studio in Cape Town

LinkedIn Headshots

LinkedIn Headshots Cape Town

Your LinkedIn portrait is your first impression. Make it count.

A focused 25-minute studio session in Woodstock for professionals who need one profile photo that works. On-set coaching and tethered live review on a large screen. R 1,750 all-in, with two retouched images included. Delivered within two working days.

Same working day quote on weekdays. Reshoot included if it is not right.

Which session do you need

LinkedIn session

R 1,750

  • 25 minutes, one look
  • Two retouched images
  • Full-resolution, web and LinkedIn-ready files
  • One set-up, one background

For a profile photo, an email signature, and a company team page.

  • Every frame on a large screen as it is shot, so you approve the photo before you leave
  • On-set direction throughout, no posing experience needed
  • Reshoot included at no cost if it is not right
Or send a brief for a quote

Individual Studio Session

R 2,300

  • Up to an hour, several looks
  • Six retouched images
  • Time to try different looks and framing
  • Additional images R 300 each

For a headshot that also has to work in press, speaker profiles, board packs, and annual reports.

See the full session

Not sure which one fits? and we can work it out.

Currently Booking

Currently booking conference and event dates through December 2026. Most enquiries quoted within the same working day.

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Why LinkedIn headshots are different

Your profile photo is working in a very specific context

A LinkedIn photo is seen at thumbnail size before it is seen at full size. The first impression it makes is in a feed, a search result, or a connection request, where the image is roughly 48 pixels across. At that scale, expression and framing matter more than anything else. A smile that reads as warm and confident at thumbnail size is doing more work for you than technically flawless lighting on a distant, stiff pose.

The session is structured around that specific context. On-set direction focuses on natural expression and a framing that works across LinkedIn, your company website, a press release, and a speaker bio. Most people walk in expecting something close to a passport photo with better lighting. They leave with an image that looks like themselves, at their best.

In Cape Town's professional sectors, including financial services, consulting, legal, renewable energy, and technology, a LinkedIn profile is often the first thing a prospective client, investor, or new employer will see. The quality of that image signals the same care and attention you bring to your work.

Session pricing

LinkedIn Session Pricing, Cape Town

One focused 25-minute studio session, one look, with two retouched images included. Each image is delivered as a full-resolution file, a web-optimised file, and a LinkedIn-ready crop. Additional images are selected on screen at the end of the session.

LinkedIn session, all-in, 25 minutes
R 1,750
Additional retouched images
R 300
Rush delivery (optional)
+15%

Standard delivery within two working days. Full session details and inclusions on the individual headshots page.

Team headshots? Three or more people in one shoot uses a different session format, with on-site and in-studio options. See team headshot sessions →

What to expect

What to expect from your LinkedIn headshot session in Cape Town

Most people feel self-conscious in front of a camera. That is the starting point for every session. The studio is set up before you arrive, so the session itself is focused entirely on you.

On-set direction covers posture, expression, and positioning. Images are reviewed on a large screen as we work, so you see adjustments in real time. You leave knowing exactly what the final selection looks like.

Every session includes a reshoot commitment. If the result genuinely does not reflect what was discussed and agreed at the start, a reshoot is arranged at no charge. You see the images on screen before the session ends.

Want to prepare before you commit to anything? Take the preparation guide, an eleven-page PDF on what to wear, what to avoid, and what happens on the day.

Professional headshot session at the Woodstock studio, Cape Town

What clients say

Margaux Giannaros, portrait client

★★★★★

My experience with Jürgen could not have been better — he nailed the brief completely. His passion shows in the feeling that comes through in the pictures. Professional, fun, and spot on.

Margaux Giannaros

Portrait client

Google review

Cathy Alexander, Marketing Strategy Consultant at Private Client Holdings

★★★★★

Jürgen has a great eye for quickly and accurately capturing moments and individuals in a professional workspace. We have worked closely for many years and I have no hesitation in recommending him as a skilled photographer who accommodates busy schedules and is an all-round great guy to work with.

Cathy Alexander

Marketing Strategy Consultant, Private Client Holdings

LinkedIn recommendation

Get a LinkedIn Headshot Quote

Send a brief and receive a quote the same working day.

R 1,750 all-in, 25 minutes, with two retouched images included. Delivered within two working days.

Common questions

Questions About LinkedIn Headshots in Cape Town

How does the pricing work?

The LinkedIn session is R 1,750 all-in, covering 25 minutes in the studio, one look, coaching, and tethered live review. Two retouched images are included, each delivered as a full-resolution file, a web-optimised file, and a LinkedIn-ready crop. Additional retouched images are R 300 each, or four for R 1,000, and you select them on screen at the end of the session. If you need a longer session, several looks, or more images, the Individual Studio Session is R 2,300 all-in with an hour in the studio and six retouched images included.

How long does a LinkedIn headshot session take?

The LinkedIn session runs 25 minutes and covers one look. It is deliberately tight, because a LinkedIn profile photo needs one strong frame rather than a range. If you want an hour, several looks, and six retouched images, book the R 2,300 Individual Studio Session instead. Most LinkedIn-focused clients select one or two images and the session takes around thirty minutes from sitting down to confirming selects.

Where is the studio?

The studio is at the Saltcircle Building, 19 Kent Street, Woodstock, Cape Town. It is easily accessible from the CBD, the Southern Suburbs, and the V&A Waterfront. Street parking is available on Kent Street.

What should I wear?

Business or business casual, consistent with how you present yourself professionally. Avoid fine stripes, busy patterns, and large logos. A plain, well-fitted top in a neutral or brand-aligned colour works well. Bring a second option if you are unsure. For LinkedIn specifically, solid colours read clearly at thumbnail size. A wardrobe and preparation PDF arrives 48 hours before your session.

How do I book a session?

Pick a date directly from the session options above and the slot is held straight away, at R 1,750 all-in. A 50% deposit request follows to confirm it, with the balance before delivery. If you would rather scope it first, send a brief through the contact form and a written quote comes back the same working day, or book a 15-minute call.

How do I receive my images?

Images are delivered as JPEG files at full resolution (minimum 3,000 pixels on the long edge), suitable for websites, press releases, and print. A web-optimised version (1,200 pixels, sRGB) is included for immediate online use. Files are individually named and delivered via a private download link within two working days of payment. Rush delivery is available at R 500.

What if I need headshots for my whole team, not just myself?

Team headshots are a natural next step. If you find yourself thinking that everyone on your team needs to update their profiles, the on-site mobile studio can come to your office. On site, R 9,200 covers the mobile studio, travel and a team up to fifteen people. In studio, R 4,750 covers a team up to ten. Beyond those the rate drops per person as the team grows.

See team headshots →
Do you offer hair and makeup styling?

Hair and makeup are not included in the session price, but I can connect you with trusted makeup artists who are experienced with photography. Let me know at the time of booking if you would like a recommendation.

Next step

Your LinkedIn Headshot, Delivered Within Two Working Days

Send a brief and you will have a quote the same working day. R 1,750 all-in, two retouched images included.