ATTORNEY HEADSHOTS
Bring Your Professional Image to Life:
Premium NYC Attorney Headshot
From Camera-Shy to Complete Confidence
TRUSTED FOR OVER 20 YEARS
Law Firm & Corporate Shoots Made Effortless
Individual Partner & Studio Sessions
✓Focused 20 minute session
✓ Signature Studio Lighting
✓ Online Proofing Gallery
✓ 1 Expertly Retouched Master Image
✓ Focused 30 min session
✓ Signature Studio Lighting
✓ Online Proofing Gallery
✓ 2 Expertly Retouched Master Images
✓ Comprehensive 60-Minute Session
✓ Multiple Wardrobe Changes
✓ Headshot, Half-Body, & Lifestyle
✓ 5 Expertly Retouched Images
Law Firm & Corporate Shoots Made Effortless
ENERGY
Forget stiff poses. I create a genuine high-vibe atmosphere where your natural light shines through, ensuring you look energized and approachable.
PERSONALITY
From quiet thinkers to bold leaders, I capture the true spark that makes you you. Your headshot should feel like an authentic reflection, not a costume.
SUCCESS
A great image is a professional tool. I’ll ensure you walk away with a polished look that matches the level of success you have worked so hard to achieve
The David Beyda Studio Experience
With over 20+ years behind the lens in Midtown Manhattan, I’ve worked with every tier of legal practitioner—from the intense trial litigator to the analytical managing partner. I know that for most lawyers, ‘headshot day’ is a chore that pulls them away from billable hours. My job is to change that. While I handle the technical lighting layout, I use a fast-paced, intuitive workflow to bypass stiff, forced expressions so you can simply focus on being yourself.
Professionalism with a Pulse
My philosophy is simple: a legal headshot is more than just a photo—it’s a brief for your expertise. I believe in capturing the quiet confidence and approachability that turns digital prospects into premium clients. You’ll walk away with a highly polished portrait that perfectly matches your law firm’s brand identity, and a session memory you’ll actually enjoy. GREAT HEADSHOTS, HAPPY PEOPLE. That’s the David Beyda Studio promise.
Corporate & Group Rates
Looking to update your entire team? We offer seamless on-site sessions and volume pricing for firms of all sizes. Inquire for a Custom Quote.
Common Questions
We’ll hop on a quick call to map out your session. Clear communication is the secret to a great portrait; it’s where we align on your professional vision and ensure the lighting and direction are perfectly tailored to you.
While we can happily arrange a professional makeup artist, most of our executive clients opt for a natural look. Our signature digital retouching expertly handles skin texture and fine details, ensuring you look polished yet authentic. Many of our female clients prefer to arrive with their own professional styling, while men typically favor a clean, natural appearance. We’ll discuss what’s best for your specific goals during our planning call.
Your professional style is part of your brand. If your message is formal, I recommend crisp, clean lines and well-tailored clothing that fits comfortably—men, please ensure your top button closes easily. While solid colors generally provide the most timeless look, rules are made to be broken, and we can discuss patterns if they fit your personality. Whether you need a traditional corporate look or a modern, tech-forward style, we’ll coordinate your wardrobe during our planning call to ensure you look like the best version of yourself.
Modern professional branding is shifting toward more unique, stylish environments. We specialize in creating custom backgrounds tailored to your office culture that cannot be replicated elsewhere. Our signature process involves capturing your team on a clean studio background and digitally integrating your branded environment later. This offers the ultimate convenience: as your team grows, new hires can simply visit our studio for a quick session, and we’ll seamlessly match them to your company’s unique look. Whether you prefer these custom environments or a classic studio gray, white, or black, we’ll collaborate to find the perfect aesthetic for your brand.
After 20 years of shooting in New York City, we understand that we are working with some of the world’s busiest attorneys, bankers, and entrepreneurs. Even with the best planning, a deadline can easily overshadow a photoshoot. We specialize in working quickly and efficiently with high-level professionals to respect their time. We recommend a consistent reminder schedule for your team, but we are always flexible—if a key player misses the window, we’ll simply coordinate a follow-up to ensure your firm’s roster is complete.
I will arrive at your office well ahead of schedule to ensure every light and background is perfectly dialed in before the first subject arrives. I coordinate all setup times in advance to fit seamlessly into your firm’s workday, ensuring a zero-stress experience for your team. Our goal is to be fully ready the moment you are.
I bring the full studio experience directly to your office. Using very compact, high-end strobe technology and custom modifiers, I recreate my signature studio lighting in any environment. My modern gear is designed for mobility and a small footprint, allowing us to set up quickly and discreetly. I am fully insured and can provide all necessary documentation (COI) for your building management well in advance, ensuring a smooth arrival and a seamless setup
Ideally, a standard conference room provides the perfect amount of space for a full studio setup and a comfortable experience for your team. However, if a large room isn’t available, don’t worry—we specialize in creative solutions and can produce signature results in almost any space. We’re happy to discuss your specific layout or even visit your premises ahead of time to scout the best location. Since we bring our own professional lighting system, we aren’t dependent on your office’s existing lights.
Your confidence is our highest priority. We want every person who steps before our lens to feel certain that their unique image concerns are understood and respected. We review images together during the session, allowing us to pivot and adjust in real time. We take the time to master every angle and shadow, ensuring we capture the most authentic and flattering version of your professional image.
Expect to see your best shots by the next business day. We’ll provide a private online gallery for you to review and select your favorites at your own pace. Once your choices are made, our signature retouching begins. We then deliver your master images in a full range of custom sizes—optimized for high-quality print, web use, and a standout LinkedIn profile.
With over 20 years of expertise, our retouching is about refinement, not transformation. We handle everything from subtle enhancements—like softening stray hairs and brightening eyes—to more comprehensive artistic polishing. Whether we’re perfecting facial symmetry or tailoring the fit of a suit, our goal is to ensure you look balanced, rested, and like the very best version of yourself. Your final image will look polished, professional, and entirely authentic
A corporate shoot is the perfect opportunity to capture cohesive team and group photos. These images are essential for highlighting specific practice areas on your website and providing high-quality content for your social media strategy. We partner with your marketing team to create a versatile library of images that showcases your firm’s collaborative culture and professional bench strength.
Our highest priority is to get you your finished photos in record breaking time. This can be achieved through communication. Once we have definitive selections your photos will be retouched and ready for uploading within 2 to 7 business days.