Professional Headshots in Santo Domingo

What is a professional headshot?

A headshot is a tight portrait (shoulders up) with absolute focus on the face and expression. The difference between a professional headshot and a selfie isn't the camera — it's the direction of light, face position, the expression captured, and the editing that polishes without distorting.

For LinkedIn / corporate: confident and approachable expression, direct gaze to camera, neutral background (gray, white, beige). Formal or business casual shirt.

For actor / model: multiple expressions (neutral, smile, intense, joyful), clean background without distractions, high-resolution file for print and casting websites.

For author / journalist: a more editorial look — textured or solid color background, thoughtful expression, possibility of including hands or a characteristic gesture.

How the headshot session works

Duration: 60 minutes for 1 look + 1 background, 90-120 minutes for 2-3 looks or multiple backgrounds.

Lighting setup. We work with a professional lighting scheme (key light + fill light + rim light when applicable) that sculpts the face without hardening it. Light adjusts in real time based on skin tone, face shape, and references you bring.

Active direction. We don't expect you to know how to pose. We give simple precise instructions: 'tilt your head 5 degrees', 'look at the light point', 'imagine you're listening to something funny'. We build expressions from neutral up to most natural.

On-camera validation. Every 10-15 photos we show on screen so you validate the direction. This avoids finishing the session and discovering later that the angle or expression doesn't convince.

Final selection. After the session we preselect 6-15 photos based on the package and edit. You approve the selection before final editing if you want to adjust.

Headshot pricing

Individual headshot — from RD$ 5,960 / US$ 100. 60 minutes, 1 look + 1 background, 6 edited photos, delivery in 48h.

Multi-look headshot — from RD$ 10,700 / US$ 180. 90 minutes, 2 looks + 2 backgrounds of choice, 10 edited photos, authorized commercial rights.

Actor / model book — from RD$ 17,880 / US$ 300. 2 hours, multiple expressions and looks, 25 edited photos, high-resolution files for casting websites and print.

Team headshots (5-15 people) — from RD$ 17,880 / US$ 300. 3 hours, same background and light for all, 3 edited photos per person. See details in corporate photoshoot.

All packages include professional editing with natural facial retouching (skin cleanup, highlight control, tone adjustment — no feature distortion). For advanced editorial retouching (skin smoothing, frequency separation) we quote as an add-on.

Tips for your headshot

Formal shirt in solid color. White, light blue, or light gray are the most versatile. Avoid small patterns or very saturated colors that compete with the face.

Natural matte makeup. Shiny skin on camera looks worse than matte. If you'll apply makeup, translucent powder on forehead, nose, and chin.

Haircut 5-10 days before the session. Not freshly cut (scratches show), not too long (loses definition). Washed and styled day of the session.

Hydration + sleep 48 hours before. Under-eye circles and dehydrated skin are the first things seen. A week of good habits has visible impact.

Arrive 15 minutes early with clothes ready. We have a full-length mirror and steamer if you need a touch-up.

Bring a coffee or water that relaxes you. First shots are usually tense; the following ones come out better once you're comfortable on set.