A Business Headshot That Says
Good to Do Business With.
Whether you're a consultant building a client base, an entrepreneur launching something new, or a professional ready for the next level — your headshot is the first thing people see when they look you up. It either opens the door or closes it.
I'm Steven Branstetter, based in Lafayette, CA. I photograph East Bay business professionals across every industry — one session, real-time coaching, images that actually look like you on your best day.
Book Your Session Get a Free Headshot Review
Your Photo Is Working
While You're Not.
Your business headshot doesn't clock out. It's on your LinkedIn at 11pm when a prospect is doing research. It's on your website when a potential client is deciding whether to email. It's on your Google Business profile when someone searches your name.
A photo that projects confidence, warmth, and credibility — all at once — is doing real business development work every hour of the day.
- LinkedIn profile and connection requests
- Your website and Google Business profile
- Proposals, email signatures, and pitch decks
- Speaking bios and media mentions
Dress Like the Professional
You Already Are.
Business headshots don't all require a suit. The right attire depends on your industry, your clients, and where your photo will live. A financial advisor and a UX consultant have different standards — both need to look like they know what they're doing.
- Conservative industries: suit or business formal
- Tech, consulting, coaching: smart casual — blazer over a clean shirt or blouse
- Bring 2–3 options — we choose together what photographs best
- Solid colors over busy patterns — always
Every client receives a detailed prep guide after booking with wardrobe guidance tailored to their field and session goals.
Look Natural Because
It Was Natural.
The best business headshots don't look like headshots. They look like someone caught you at your best — confident, present, and genuinely yourself. That doesn't happen by accident. It happens when the photographer knows how to create the right environment and directs every single frame.
I coach expression, posture, chin angle, and energy throughout your entire session. You see every shot on a monitor as we go. Nothing gets locked in until you've seen it and approved it.
What If You've Never Had
a Photo You Actually Liked?
That's the most common thing people tell me. And almost every time, it's not a them problem — it's a session problem. Awkward directions, rushed timing, no real feedback. My sessions are different. By 15 minutes in, most people have stopped thinking about the camera entirely. That's when the real shots happen.
Every East Bay Professional
Who Means Business.
Business headshots aren't just for corporate executives. They're for anyone whose work depends on people trusting them — which is everyone.
Business Headshot
Sessions.
All retouching included. No per-photo fees. No licensing fees. You own your photos — use them on your website, LinkedIn, proposals, and anywhere else.
East Bay's Business
Headshot Studio.
My studio is in Lafayette — minutes from Walnut Creek, Danville, Orinda, Oakland, and Concord. No Bay Bridge. No parking garage. No afternoon written off to get one photo done.
You work directly with me, not a studio assistant. Every session gets my full attention, start to finish.
- Lafayette (private studio)
- Walnut Creek · Danville · Orinda
- Oakland · Berkeley · Concord
- San Francisco professionals welcome
What East Bay Professionals
Are Saying.
"From the moment I arrived, he made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. Steven's fun and lighthearted approach kept the whole shoot enjoyable. I felt like I could really be myself."
"Steven has an incredible ability to bring out the best in his clients. He gave me simple, effective direction that made all the difference. A headshot that feels natural, polished, and totally me."
"Best investment I've made for my professional brand. Got three compliments on my new LinkedIn photo within a week of updating it."
Common Questions
Answered.
A Business Headshot That
Opens Doors.
Book your session online — or get a free headshot review first. Upload your current photo and I'll personally tell you what's working and what isn't.
Book Your Session Get a Free Review130+ five-star Google reviews · Lafayette, CA · Sessions from $275