How to Get a Headshot That Actually Gets You Hired, Called Back, and Trusted Minneapolis Headshot Photographer
How to Get a Headshot That Actually Gets You Hired, Called Back, and Trusted
Everything Minneapolis professionals need to know before booking a headshot, and why Steffen Studios has become the name Twin Cities executives, entrepreneurs, and teams book first.
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Why Your Headshot Is Working Against You Right Now
Your headshot shows up everywhere before you do: LinkedIn, your company site, your email signature, your bio on a proposal. A dim, outdated, or awkward photo quietly costs you clicks, callbacks, and credibility before anyone reads a word you wrote.
A properly lit, well directed headshot does the opposite. It tells a client, recruiter, or partner that you take your work seriously and that you are worth doing business with. In a market as competitive as Minneapolis, that single image matters more than most people realize.
What Actually Makes a Headshot Photographer Great
Studio Lighting That Flatters Every Face
We use professional studio lighting built specifically for corporate portraits, not a phone camera or a coffee shop window. Even, flattering light removes harsh shadows and gives you the crisp look that stands out against a sea of dim LinkedIn photos.
Direction That Puts You at Ease
Most people do not love being photographed. Our job is guiding your expression, posture, and angle so the final image looks natural and confident instead of stiff. We have photographed thousands of professionals across the Twin Cities and know how to get a real expression out of almost anyone in minutes.
Equipment That Matches the Standard You Expect
We shoot on professional Sony camera systems with premium glass, the same caliber of gear used for national commercial campaigns for brands like Marriott, Verizon, and Capital One.
How It Works
One Flat Fee. Every Photo Included.
Most studios charge you extra for each image you want to keep. We do not. One price, and every final photo from your session is yours.
- Pay extra for each photo
- Images locked until you upgrade
- Surprise charges at delivery
- Watermarks until you pay more
- One flat fee, no surprises
- Every final image included
- Fully edited and yours to keep
- Use them anywhere you want
The price you book is the price you pay.
Choose Your Session
Executive Express Mini
- 15 minute session
- One look, fast and efficient
- All final images included
- Guided posing and expression coaching
Executive Express
- 30 minute session
- Clean, fresh, professional look
- Time for a few looks and adjustments
- All final images included
Personal Brand Session
- 90 minute session
- More image variety and multiple looks
- All final images included
- Ideal for websites and marketing
Team Headshots
- Streamlined process for teams
- Retouched images per person
- In studio or on location
- Consistent, unified team look
Serving Minneapolis and the Western Twin Cities Suburbs
Our studio sits at 19905 MN 7 in Excelsior, easily reached from Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Shorewood, Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, and the surrounding Lake Minnetonka communities. We also travel onsite to offices across the metro for group sessions, so your whole team can be photographed together in a single day.
Quick Questions
Pricing varies by photographer and session length. At Steffen Studios, sessions start at $199 for Executive Express Mini and scale up based on session length and image variety.
Executive Express Mini runs about 15 minutes, Executive Express runs about 30 minutes, and the Personal Brand Session runs about 90 minutes. All are guided start to finish.
Bring several options that fit well and lean toward solid colors. We help with posing, expression, and small adjustments on the day so you look your best.
Same day turnaround is available when you need it fast. You review your images on the spot and choose your favorites before you leave.
The studio is at 19905 MN 7, Excelsior, MN. Onsite sessions are available for teams across the Twin Cities.
Yes. Team Headshots cover any group size, in studio or on location, with a consistent look across everyone. Request a quote and we will tailor it.