Camerawerkz
Bay Area Team Headshot Company | Onsite & Studio
Biotech Headshots South San Francisco
South San Francisco didn't just join the biotech industry — it started it. Since Genentech's founding here in 1976, South San Francisco has grown into one of the largest biotech clusters in the world, with hundreds of companies packed into the corridor around East Grand Avenue, Oyster Point, and the Utah-Grand district. That density creates a specific headshot problem: fast-growing biotech and life sciences teams need consistent, professional imagery for leadership pages, investor materials, scientific publication author photos, and conference speaker profiles — but pulling a research team off the bench for individual studio visits isn't realistic, and a patchwork of AI-generated or inconsistent employee photos undermines exactly the kind of credibility biotech companies need with investors and partners.
Camerawerkz solves this with a single onsite visit. We bring a complete professional studio — lighting, backdrop, tethered camera system — directly to your South San Francisco office or lab facility, set up in a conference room or lobby within 45–60 minutes, and photograph your entire team in efficient, fully directed sessions without disrupting research schedules or lab operations.
Team headshot days are $175 per person, 10-person minimum, starting at $1,750 — no travel fee anywhere in the Bay Area.
Who We Photograph
South San Francisco's biotech corridor spans the East Grand Avenue and Oyster Point business parks, the Utah-Grand district, and the Genentech campus area — one of the highest concentrations of life sciences companies anywhere in the world.
We photograph:
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Biotech and pharmaceutical research teams
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Executive and leadership teams for investor decks and board materials
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Clinical operations and regulatory affairs staff
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Business development and corporate teams
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Scientific staff needing author photos for publications and conference speaker profiles
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Administrative and support staff for company directories and websites
What's Included
Complete mobile studio setup at your South San Francisco office
Professional strobe lighting and backdrop, matched across every person
Tethered camera system — see your shot in real time
Full direction on posture, expression, and framing — no experience needed
A scheduling template so your office manager or HR team can fill time slots without back-and-forth
Prep guide sent in advance so everyone knows what to expect
Secure online proofing gallery within 2–3 business days
2 professionally edited final images per person, delivered within 1–2 weeks
New hire matching — future hires visit our Jack London Square studio and get a headshot that matches the team day exactly
$175 per person, 10-person minimum, starting at $1,750. No travel fee.
Pricing
Team Headshot Day
$175 per person
10-person minimum ($1,750 minimum)
2 professionally edited images per person
5–10 minutes per person, plus 45–60 minutes setup/breakdown
No travel fee anywhere in the Bay Area
Additional edited images: $75 each
Solo Session
$350 per session
30–45 minutes at our Jack London Square studio in Oakland
2 professionally edited images
For individual researchers, executives, or new hires who missed the team day
About 30 minutes from South San Francisco via US-101 South
Small teams under 10? Contact us — we can often still make it work.
Google Reviews
"We had Sergio take headshots and a group shot of all of our staff for our upcoming website re-boot. He was an absolute pleasure to work with, everyone enjoyed his working manner. Couldn't recommend more highly!"
"My experience with Sergio was great! He was extremely professional, available, and communicative. He made me feel comfortable in the studio and turned around the photos quickly. I would recommend Sergio to anyone."
How It Works
You: 2 minutes — Fill out the quote form with your team size and preferred date
You: 5 minutes — We send a scheduling template; you drop in employee names and time slots
Your team: 1 minute each — Employees get a prep email with wardrobe tips and their scheduled time
Us: 45–60 minutes — We arrive early and set up the full studio in your conference room or lobby
Your team: 5–10 minutes each — Employees step in one at a time, fully directed, no posing experience needed
Us: 2–3 business days — Proofing gallery delivered; each person selects their favorite
Why Camerawerkz
One photographer, every shoot. Always Sergio — not a rotating contractor or staffing agency. Every team gets the same eye, the same standards.
Built for research schedules. We work in tight 5–10 minute windows so lab and research staff aren't pulled off critical work for long.
Consistency at scale. Whether it's a 10-person leadership team or a 100-person all-hands, every image comes out with matching lighting, background, and quality.
No travel fee, anywhere in the Bay Area. South San Francisco, the Peninsula, the South Bay, San Francisco proper — one flat rate.
New hire matching. Biotech teams grow fast. New hires visit our Oakland studio and get a headshot that matches the original team day exactly, so your team page never looks patched together.
Fast turnaround for investor and publication deadlines. Proofing gallery in 2–3 days, final images in 1–2 weeks, rush delivery available for board meetings, funding announcements, or publication deadlines.
"We had Sergio take headshots and a group shot of all our staff for our upcoming website re-boot. He was an absolute pleasure to work with — everyone enjoyed his working manner. Couldn't recommend more highly."
— Verified Google Review ★★★★★
"We use Sergio for all of our professional headshots for our brokers and staff. He is amazing to work with, easy to coordinate, and does exceptional work!"
— Verified Google Review ★★★★★
"My experience with Sergio was great. He was extremely professional, available, and communicative. He made me feel comfortable in the studio and turned around the photos quickly. I would recommend Sergio to anyone."
— Verified Google Review ★★★★★
15+ Years Experience · 50+ Five-Star Google Reviews · Teams from 10 to 200+
Coverage
South San Francisco: East Grand Avenue · Oyster Point · Utah-Grand district · Genentech campus area · Downtown SSF
No travel fee anywhere in the Bay Area, including:
Peninsula: San Bruno · Millbrae · Burlingame · San Mateo · Foster City · Redwood City
San Francisco: Mission Bay · SoMa · Financial District
South Bay: San Jose · Santa Clara · Sunnyvale · Mountain View · Palo Alto
East Bay: Oakland · Berkeley · Emeryville
"Sergio was very professional and made me feel comfortable right away. The pictures he took captured the confidence and creativity I wanted them to. He'll always be my go-to when I need headshots or any other photographs."
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do biotech team headshots cost in South San Francisco? Team headshot days are $175 per person, with a 10-person minimum, starting at $1,750. This includes 2 professionally edited images per person and no travel fee anywhere in the Bay Area.
Do you work around lab and research schedules? Yes. We build a rolling schedule in 5–10 minute slots per person so research and lab staff are pulled away for the shortest time possible, and we work with your office manager or HR team to fit the shoot around critical meetings or lab windows.
Can you photograph our team at our South San Francisco office? Yes. We bring a complete mobile studio — lighting, backdrop, tethered camera system — directly to your office and set up in a conference room or lobby within 45–60 minutes.
We're a small team under 10 people — can we still book a team day? Our standard minimum is 10 people, but reach out and tell us your team size — we can often still make it work, especially if you're open to combining with a nearby company or booking select team members as solo sessions.
Do you photograph individual researchers for scientific publications or conference speaker profiles? Yes. Many of our clients need individual headshots for publication author photos, conference speaker bios, or investor materials. These can be booked as part of a team day or as standalone solo sessions at our Oakland studio.
How do you keep headshots consistent as our team grows? We document the exact lighting, backdrop, and camera setup used on your team day. New hires visit our Jack London Square studio and receive a headshot that matches the original shoot exactly — so your team page never looks patched together.
How fast can we get final images before a board meeting or funding announcement? Standard delivery is a proofing gallery within 2–3 business days and final edited images within 1–2 weeks. Rush delivery is available — contact us directly to discuss your timeline.
Is there a travel fee to come to South San Francisco? No. We don't charge travel fees anywhere in the Bay Area, including all of South San Francisco and the Peninsula.
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Direct contact: sergio@camerawerkz.com · (510) 506-4892
"Sergio was a pleasure to work with. He made the entire process easy from start to finish. I highly recommend!"
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