Professional Headshots Across the Twin Cities
Steffen Studios · Excelsior, Minnesota
Professional Headshots Across the Twin Cities
Corporate, executive, and personal branding portraits that make your first impression count. Photographed in studio near Shorewood or on location at your office anywhere in the metro.
Book your session View the portfolioYour headshot is doing business before you ever say a word. It sits at the top of your LinkedIn, on your company team page, in proposals, on conference badges, and in the search results when someone looks you up. A sharp, current, professional portrait tells people you are credible, approachable, and serious about your work. A blurry phone selfie says the opposite.
At Steffen Studios in Excelsior, we photograph professional headshots for executives, teams, and individuals across the Twin Cities. Whether you need a single LinkedIn portrait or matching headshots for an entire company, this guide walks you through what a great headshot takes and how to book one near you.
What we photographTypes of professional headshots we create
Not every headshot has the same job. Here is how we approach the most requested styles across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the western suburbs.
Corporate and business headshots
Clean, confident, and consistent. Corporate headshots give your whole team a unified look on the website and in client materials. We match lighting, background, and crop across every person so the set looks intentional, not assembled.
Executive and leadership portraits
For founders, partners, and C suite leaders who need a portrait with presence. Executive headshots carry more weight on annual reports, speaker bios, and press features, so we slow down and direct for gravitas.
LinkedIn and personal branding headshots
Job seekers, consultants, realtors, agents, and creators all live and die by their LinkedIn photo. A strong personal branding headshot helps you stand out in a recruiter feed and earns more profile views and connection requests.
Team and group headshots
We schedule large teams into efficient time slots and photograph everyone in one visit, in studio or at your office. New hires are easy to add later with a matched lighting setup.
Actor, model, and professional portraits
From acting and modeling comp cards to doctors, attorneys, and financial advisors who need polished professional portraits, we tailor the look to your field.
The craftWhat makes a great professional headshot
A good headshot is not luck. It comes from four things done well.
- Lighting that flatters. Professional studio lighting shapes your face, softens distractions, and keeps skin looking natural. This is the single biggest difference between a phone photo and a real headshot.
- An expression that connects. The right photographer coaches you into a genuine, relaxed expression. We direct your posture, chin, and eyes so you look approachable and self assured, not stiff.
- A clean, intentional background. Whether you choose a classic gray, a bright white, or an environmental office look, the background should support you and never compete with you.
- Thoughtful retouching. We refine the final images so they look like the best version of you on a great day, never overdone or artificial.
Trusted by national brands including Marriott, Verizon, Amazon, and NASCAR, and by businesses and professionals right here around Lake Minnetonka.
Two ways to shootStudio sessions or on location at your office
Our Excelsior studio gives you a controlled space with professional lighting, multiple background options, and a comfortable place to relax before your session. It is a quick drive from Shorewood, Chanhassen, Minnetonka, and Wayzata.
Prefer to keep your team in the building? We bring a full portable lighting kit to your office and turn a conference room or lobby into a clean headshot set. On location headshots are ideal for larger teams across Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Eden Prairie, and the wider metro.
How it worksWhat to expect from your session
- Plan. We talk through your goals, wardrobe, and background, and pick a date that fits your timeline.
- Photograph. Individual sessions run about 20 to 30 minutes. We direct you the entire time, so you never have to wonder what to do with your hands or your face.
- Choose. You review your images and select your favorites on the spot or shortly after.
- Deliver. We send back fully retouched, high resolution files sized for LinkedIn, your website, and print.
Headshot photography across the Twin Cities
Based in Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka, we serve professionals and businesses within roughly 50 miles of Shorewood, including:
Lake Minnetonka area
Shorewood, Excelsior, Chanhassen, Chaska, Victoria, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Deephaven, Tonka Bay, Mound, Spring Park, Orono, Long Lake, Waconia, Carver
Southwest metro
Eden Prairie, Hopkins, Edina, Saint Louis Park, Bloomington, Richfield, Savage, Prior Lake, Shakopee, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan
Minneapolis and north
Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Champlin, Rogers, Coon Rapids, Blaine, Anoka, Elk River
Saint Paul and east metro
Saint Paul, Roseville, Maplewood, Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, West Saint Paul, Stillwater, Hastings
Commercial quality, local and personal
We bring the same lighting, direction, and finishing we use for national brand campaigns to every individual and team that books with us. You get studio quality work from a photographer who lives and works in your community, plus a relaxed session that actually feels easy. The goal is simple: a portrait you are proud to put everywhere your name shows up.
Frequently asked questions
How much do professional headshots cost in the Twin Cities?
Pricing depends on whether you book a single session or a team, and whether we photograph in studio or on location. We offer individual sessions and discounted team rates. Send your group size and timeline for a clear quote.
What should I wear for a corporate headshot?
Solid colors in mid to deep tones photograph best. Choose clothing that fits well and suits your industry, and avoid busy patterns and large logos. We send wardrobe guidance before every session.
How long does a headshot session take?
A single session usually runs 20 to 30 minutes. Team bookings are scheduled in efficient slots so we can photograph large groups in one visit.
Do you travel for on location headshots?
Yes. We bring a full portable lighting kit to offices and venues across the Twin Cities, from Minneapolis and Saint Paul to Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, and the Lake Minnetonka communities.
When will I get my photos?
You select your favorites, then we deliver fully retouched, high resolution files ready for LinkedIn, your website, and print.
Ready for a headshot that works as hard as you do?
Book your professional headshot session at Steffen Studios in Excelsior, or have us come to your office anywhere in the Twin Cities.
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