How Much Do Headshots Cost in Denver?
An honest 2026 pricing guide — what Denver photographers charge, what drives the price, and exactly what a session costs at Draper Studios. No hidden fees, no “call for pricing.”
What drives the price of a headshot
What's actually included
A low session fee often means every retouched image costs extra. Always compare the total for the images you'll actually walk away with.
Retouching quality
Professional retouching — natural skin, color correction, no plastic airbrushing — is skilled work. It's often the difference between tiers.
Direction & experience
You're paying for someone who can direct expression and posture, not just operate a camera. That's what makes you look like yourself.
Turnaround
Many studios deliver in 1–2 weeks. Faster delivery, same-day proofs, and licensing rights included all add value.
Draper Studios Pricing
Every session includes full direction, a private proof gallery, professional retouching, and high-resolution files with complete usage rights.
Professional Headshots
$325
- One directed session — approximately 45 minutes
- One fully retouched final image — chosen from your proof gallery
- Same-day proof gallery, finals in 48 hours
- Additional retouched images $50 each
Actor Headshots
From $325
- 1–3 character looks
- 1 retouched image per look
- Direction built on casting types
- Digital 8x10 casting crops included
- Same-day proofs, finals in 48 hours
Personal Branding
From $425
- Three sessions: $425, $750, and $1,150
- 1 to 15 fully retouched images, depending on session
- Multiple wardrobe looks
- Studio and nearby location options
- Planning call included with Brand Library and Brand Story
- Additional retouched images $50 each
Team Headshots
From $895
- On-site studio at your office
- Employees pick images on the spot
- Retouched & delivered in 48 hours
- Fully insured — COI on request
Team Session Options
| Session | Starts at | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Team Headshots | $895 | Consistent, directed headshots for your team, photographed on-site at your office |
| Team Brand Session | $1,500 | Team headshots plus group, leadership, and brand portraits for your website and marketing |
Every team quote is shaped by four things: headcount, number of setups, group photographs, and location. Share your team size and what you need the images for, and you'll get a custom quote within 24 hours. See team headshots →
Pricing Questions, Answered
Why not just get the cheapest headshot?
You can get a competent $150 headshot in Denver. But a headshot is usually the first thing someone sees before deciding to hire you, book you, or trust you. The difference between “fine” and “that's the person I want to work with” is direction, lighting, and retouching — which is what the price reflects.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The session price includes everything listed, and additional retouched images are a flat $50 each for headshot, actor, and personal branding sessions. You'll never get a surprise licensing fee — full personal and commercial usage rights are included.
How does your pricing compare to other Denver studios?
Most established Denver headshot studios charge roughly $300–$525 for an individual session, so $325 sits toward the lower end of the range. What you don't give up is the part that matters: every session is directed start to finish by Matt personally, with proofs the same day and finished images within 48 hours — not in a week or two.
How is team pricing quoted?
Team sessions start at $895 and are quoted for the whole group based on headcount, setups, group photographs, and location — not a one-size-fits-all per-person rate. Reach out with your team size and you'll get a custom quote within 24 hours.
Ready for an image that matches where you are now?
Downtown Denver studio or on-location across the metro. Same-day proof galleries. Transparent pricing, no surprises.
Book Your SessionPricing current as of September 2026. Market ranges based on published rates from Denver-area photography studios.