Camerawerkz
Bay Area Team Headshot Company | Onsite & Studio
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Every Bay Area startup reaches the moment where the iPhone photos, the conference candids, and the headshots from three jobs ago stop working. It's usually right after a funding round, when the website needs to go from placeholder to polished. Or when a journalist asks for a founder photo and you realize the best one you have is a LinkedIn selfie from 2021. Or when the first enterprise client visits your About page and it looks like four different companies stitched together.
That's the moment most Bay Area founders call Camerawerkz.
We specialize in professional headshots for Bay Area startups — from two-person founding teams doing their first professional shoot to 50-person Series B companies updating headshots across the entire organization after a rebrand. We photograph at our Jack London Square studio in Oakland or bring a complete mobile studio directly to your SF, East Bay, or Silicon Valley office. No one loses a sprint, a meeting, or a customer call commuting to a studio. We come to you, photograph your entire team efficiently, and deliver consistent professional images that make your startup look like the company you're building — not the scrappy version you started as.
Professional Headshot Service
Team Headshot Days
What's Included
Onsite Photo Studio
Individual 5 - 10 min. sessions
Directed Posing & Coaching
Private Online Proofing Gallery
Commercial/business use licensing
Online Digital delivery
Real Results — Boomerang, Berkeley & Datadog, San Francisco
We have photographed Bay Area startups and tech companies at every stage — from early-stage teams doing their first coordinated shoot to globally recognized enterprise companies refreshing their imagery at scale.
Boomerang, Berkeley — 16-person team When a growing Berkeley tech company needed to level up its professional image, Camerawerkz photographed their entire 16-person team at the prestigious Berkeley Club in a single efficient session. The result was a collection of polished, modern headshots that captured the energy and professionalism of the team — delivered fast and ready to go live on their website, LinkedIn profiles, and investor materials.
Read the Boomerang case study →
Datadog, Salesforce Tower San Francisco — large enterprise team When Datadog needed to refresh its professional team imagery to match its market position and rapid growth, Camerawerkz photographed the engineering, product, and leadership team at their San Francisco headquarters in Salesforce Tower. A large, busy team photographed without disrupting a dense meeting schedule — consistent, modern headshots delivered across every department.
From seed stage to post-IPO — we have photographed the full arc of the Bay Area startup lifecycle.
When Bay Area Startups Book Their First Headshot Day
Most startups have a triggering moment that finally gets the team headshot day on the calendar. The most common ones we hear:
After a funding round. Post-seed, post-Series A, post-Series B — every funding round comes with a website refresh, a press release, and a LinkedIn update. Investors want to see a professional team. Press want a founder photo. The About page finally needs to look real.
Before a major press feature. A journalist from TechCrunch, Wired, or the San Francisco Chronicle is writing about the company and needs a founder headshot. The one on file is five years old. This is how a lot of solo founder sessions happen — fast, high stakes, same-week turnaround.
Before a product launch. The launch blog post, the launch video, the company Twitter header — a product launch pulls every piece of the brand together. Headshots are always part of that conversation and always the thing that was put off too long.
Before enterprise sales conversations. When the startup moves from SMB to enterprise sales, the buyer on the other side is a VP or C-suite executive researching the company before a big deal. They look at the About page. They look at LinkedIn. A polished, consistent team image is part of what makes a startup feel like a safe bet.
After a rebrand. New name, new logo, new website — the headshots from the old brand feel wrong even if they were taken recently. A team headshot day resets everything to the same visual moment in time.
After rapid hiring. The original team headshots are great. But you have hired 20 people since then and your website now has a mix of professional headshots and badge photos. A team headshot day brings everyone current.
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 the Process Works
1. Get a Quote
A solo headshot, a team day, or an executive session, we'll take it from there."
2. Book Your Session
We confirm your details, answer questions, and lock in your date
3. Show Up & Shoot
Come to the studio or we come onsite to you. You'll be guided through every shot, relaxed and confident.
4.Get Your Photos
Professionally edited headshots delivered fast.
1 to 2 Weeks,ready for LinkedIn, your website, and company materials.
Startup Headshot Options
From Founding Team to Full Company
Solo founder session
The fastest way to get a professional headshot before a press feature, a pitch meeting, or a speaking engagement. 30–45 minutes, proofing gallery, 3 edited images. Turnaround in 1–2 weeks with rush available.
Small founding team
Best for seed-stage and early-stage founding teams doing their first coordinated shoot. We come to your office or coworking space, set up a complete mobile studio, and photograph the full founding team in a single morning. Your entire About page, done in 2 hours.
Series A and B teams
Best for startups that have grown past the founding team and need consistent headshots across multiple departments — engineering, product, sales, marketing, and leadership. One day at your office, everyone photographed, consistent results across every team member.
Late-stage and enterprise teams
Best for scaling companies, post-Series C startups, and late-stage companies with large teams across multiple departments. We build a full-day schedule around your team's existing calendar and photograph everyone efficiently without disrupting operations.
Recurring programs for fast-hiring startups
If your company is hiring consistently, we set up a recurring headshot program — monthly or quarterly — so new hires get professional headshots that match the existing team without waiting for the next company-wide shoot. Many of our Bay Area startup clients use this model after their initial team day.
Professional Executive
Corporate Headshot
Pricing
Starting at $400
Professional Team Headshot
Pricing
Starting at $2,000
Why Bay Area Startups Choose Camerawerkz
We understand startup culture.
We have photographed seed-stage founding teams and post-IPO enterprise teams throughout the Bay Area. We understand the pace, the culture, and the visual standard that Bay Area startups hold themselves to. We are not going to make your team look like they work at a bank.
We come to your office.
No engineer loses a sprint. No founder loses a customer call. We set up at your SoMa loft, your Emeryville coworking space, your Oakland office, or your Silicon Valley campus and photograph your entire team while everyone keeps working.
Consistent results at any stage.
Whether you are photographing a 3-person founding team today and adding 20 more people next quarter, every image comes out with the same lighting, quality, and standard. Your website and LinkedIn profiles will look like a single cohesive company at a single moment in time.
We match new hires to existing headshots.
After the initial team day, we document our exact setup so new hires photographed later match the existing team precisely. Your About page stays consistent as you scale.
Recurring programs for fast-hiring teams. Monthly or quarterly headshot sessions for new hires. Many of our Bay Area startup clients use this model — one initial company-wide day, then recurring sessions as the team grows.
Fast turnaround for launch deadlines.
Proofing galleries within 2–3 days. Final images within 1–2 weeks. Rush delivery available. We understand that startup timelines are not flexible.
15+ years and 50+ five-star reviews.
Trusted by Bay Area startups, scaleups, and enterprise tech companies across the full lifecycle of growth.
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"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."
Professional Headshots F-A-Q
How much do professional headshots cost in the Bay Area?
Solo sessions start at $400. Team headshot days start at $2,000 for 10 or more people with per-person pricing as low as $200 for larger groups.
How long does a headshot session take?
Solo sessions run 30–45 minutes. Team headshot days allow 5–10 minutes per person plus setup and breakdown.
How many photos will I receive?
Solo sessions include 4 professionally edited final images. Team sessions include 2 per person. Additional images are available at $75 each.
How fast will I get my photos?
Proofing gallery within 2–3 days. Final edited images within 1–2 weeks. Rush delivery available.
Do I need experience in front of a camera?
None at all. We guide every shot — posture, expression, angle. Camera-shy clients consistently get their best results.
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"Sergio was a pleasure to work with. He made the entire process easy from start to finish. I highly recommend!"
Ready to Book Your Startup Team Headshot Day?
Whether you are a two-person founding team doing your first professional shoot or a 50-person Series B company updating headshots before a product launch — the process is simple. Fill out the Quick Quote form below with your team size, office location, and preferred date. Sergio will follow up the same day.
