Headshots for Tech Founders.
Weekend and weekday-evening sessions for NYC founders. Pitch decks, YC applications, company sites, and LinkedIn, with 48-hour delivery.
Headshots for Tech Founders.
Weekend and weekday-evening sessions for NYC founders. Pitch decks, YC applications, company sites, and LinkedIn, with 48-hour delivery.
Sat·Sun·Eves
Weekends and Evenings
Private
One-on-One Sessions
48hr
Fast Delivery
1 Train
Direct from Midtown
Why Tech Founders Need Professional Headshots
Pitch Decks & Investor Meetings
Investors meet the founder before they bet on your idea. A professional headshot on your pitch deck builds confidence and signals that you're serious.
YC Applications & Competitions
Y Combinator, Techstars, and other accelerators want to see professional headshots. It shows you're prepared and committed.
Company Websites & About Pages
Your website is your first impression with customers. Founder photos on 'about' pages humanize your brand and build customer trust.
LinkedIn & Personal Branding
As a founder, your personal brand is your company's brand. A strong LinkedIn photo increases visibility, attracts customers, talent, and investors.
Press & Media Coverage
When TechCrunch or Forbes covers your startup, you need a professional headshot ready. Good photos increase coverage opportunities.
Recruiting & Team Building
Candidates check out your LinkedIn and website. Professional founder photos signal a credible, well-run company worth joining.
Tech Founder Styling: Professional and Authentic
Dress Code
- Business casual to smart casual works best: polo, button-up, or blazer optional
- Avoid graphic tees (unless that's core to your brand)
- Dark colors photograph best; avoid busy patterns
- The rule: professional, but authentically you
Color & Fit
- Navy, black, charcoal, or muted colors work well
- Clothes should fit well and feel comfortable
- Bring a second layer or jacket; it is easy to swap outdoors mid-session
- Accessories: minimal, quality watches okay, avoid loud jewelry
Hair & Grooming
- Clean, well-styled hair
- Recently groomed (even for casual founders)
- Women: minimal makeup if preferred, or bring a makeup artist
- Men: groomed facial hair is fine; looks good in photos
Expression & Vibe
Smile naturally, look confident but approachable. You're selling your team to investors and customers, so warmth matters.
Sessions for Every Startup Stage
Pre-Launch / Bootstrapped
Twenty relaxed minutes walking Van Cortlandt Park or Riverdale, retouched selects included. Enough to fix a bad LinkedIn photo while you're still pre-revenue.
Stroll & Shoot Mini ($95)
Where Your Headshots Appear
Pitch Decks
- Founder intro slides
- Team pages
- Decks on dark backgrounds
- Multiple aspect ratios
Digital & Social
- LinkedIn header images
- Twitter/X profiles
- Company website bios
- Email signatures
Investor Relations
- Crunchbase profiles
- AngelList listings
- Investor decks
- Press kits
Marketing & PR
- Company blog posts
- Press releases
- Media kit photos
- Speaking engagement bios
Tech Founder Headshot FAQs
What makes a good headshot for a pitch deck?
Clean, professional, and shot against a background that falls away. Outdoors, that means open park or a leafy street thrown out of focus behind you. The image should work well on dark slides (most pitch decks have dark backgrounds). Head and shoulders, confident expression, clear focus on your face. If your deck template needs a plain white background, we can bring a portable backdrop outdoors and shoot you against it in natural light.
Should I look serious or smile in my founder headshot?
Smile naturally and look confident. Investors want to see a professional who's approachable and real. A natural smile builds more connection than a stern expression.
Can we shoot our entire founding team in one session?
Yes. I come to your office and photograph everyone on the same background so the team page stays consistent: $99 per person, $495 minimum (covers up to 5 people).
Where and when do you shoot?
On weekends and weekday evenings, outdoors in natural light or indoors in a studio in Riverdale with the $214 Studio Headshot. Outdoor sessions happen in Riverdale and Van Cortlandt Park, The Bronx, a direct ride on the 1 train from Midtown, plus lower Westchester (Yonkers, Bronxville, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Scarsdale, Pelham, Mount Vernon). Book up to two days before; rain reschedules free, so a fundraise timeline needs a little runway.
Do you work with remote/distributed teams?
If your team is in town for a weekend, absolutely. We can coordinate a group shoot at one outdoor location. For distributed teams, founders usually book individual sessions on separate weekends.
What format do I need for YC applications or pitch deck software?
We deliver high-resolution JPGs and PNGs in multiple aspect ratios (portrait, square, landscape). Works great in Pitch.com, Figma decks, or PowerPoint.
Can you help with styling or wardrobe advice?
Yes. Pre-session, we'll email you a style guide. You can also discuss your vibe (casual, professional, in-between) and we'll guide your outfit choices on shoot day.
Our Process
Pre-Session Brief
Discuss your pitch deck needs, YC application timeline, and personal brand vision
Outdoor Session
30 minutes in natural light in Riverdale or Van Cortlandt Park: park greenery, leafy street, or a portable white backdrop
Fast Turnaround
Professional editing and retouching. Delivered ready for pitch decks and LinkedIn
Multiple Formats
JPG, PNG, multiple aspect ratios. Perfect for Pitch.com, decks, websites, and social
Ready to Level Up Your Founder Image?
Sessions run on weekends and weekday evenings in Riverdale. Book as little as two days out. Photographing the founding team? Ask for a quote.