Professional Headshots Sacramento & Elk Grove | Mad Lad Visuals

Professional Headshots — Sacramento & Elk Grove

Your headshot should look like you.
On your best day.

We come to you. No studio required. Clean, consistent images built for websites, LinkedIn, and everything in between.

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The Experience

This is not a rushed 10 minute shoot.

Before we pick up a camera we take a few minutes to get to know each other. Whether you have a clear vision or no idea where to start, we work through it together before the camera comes out. Sessions run up to 90 minutes, long enough to get it right without feeling like a production.

01

We Get to Know Each Other First

A few minutes of conversation before we shoot. It makes a real difference in how comfortable you look in front of the camera.

02

Bring What You Need

Outfit changes welcome. Music on the JBL if you need it. Whatever helps you show up as yourself — bring it. If it is not there we cannot shoot it.

03

You Are Directed Throughout

No guessing, no awkward silence. We coach you through expression, posture, and angles the entire time. You focus on showing up. We handle the rest.

04

You Choose What You Keep

At the end of the session we review images together. Your session fee includes one edited image. Additional images are $75 each. You only pay for what you love. Final images are delivered via an online gallery within 7 days of your shoot date. Prints are available at an additional cost.


How It Works

From request to delivery.

A straightforward process from the moment you reach out to the day your images land in your inbox.

1

Submit Your Request

Fill out the form below with your preferred date, time, location, and session type. We will confirm within 24 hours.

2

Sign and Secure Your Date

Once confirmed, we send your agreement and invoice. A signed contract and full session fee are required to hold your date for individual and portrait sessions. For team sessions a signed contract and 50% retainer are required — the remaining balance is due day of the shoot. No date is held without both.

3

Show Up Ready

We arrive with professional lighting and a backdrop. Bring outfit options — solid colors photograph best. Music available if you need it to loosen up.

4

Review and Select Together

At the end of the session we go through the images together. Your session fee includes one edited image. Additional images are $75 each. Images you do not purchase are not delivered.

5

Delivered Within 7 Days

Final retouched images delivered via an online gallery within 7 days of your shoot date. High resolution files ready for LinkedIn, your website, press kits, business cards, and print. Prints are available at an additional cost. Licensing included.


What to Expect

A few things that make for a strong session.

The more prepared you are the more variety we can create together.

We Come to You

No studio trip required. We bring professional lighting and a backdrop to your office, workspace, or preferred location. Weekday studio sessions are also available in Rocklin, CA. Studio fees start at $80.

What to Wear

Solid colors photograph best. Avoid busy patterns or logos. Bring two to three top options. For headshots focus on tops — full outfits for portrait sessions.

You Will Be Directed

We guide you through the entire session. Expression, posture, angles — all coached. You will not be left to figure it out on your own.

Natural Retouching

Standard retouching is included with every purchased image and covers skin smoothing, blemish removal, and minor cleanup. Advanced retouching is available at an additional fee. We do not use AI in any part of our editing process. Every image is retouched by hand.

Licensing Included

Every purchased image includes licensing for personal and professional use — website, LinkedIn, press, print, and marketing materials.

Travel

We serve Sacramento, Elk Grove, and surrounding areas. Travel beyond 50 miles from Elk Grove may incur an additional travel fee.

Read our full headshot expectations page

Common Questions

If your question is not here, reach out directly.

No. We come to you. We bring professional lighting and a backdrop to your location. If you prefer a studio environment, we can arrange a studio session in Rocklin, CA starting at $80 for up to 2 hours, with additional hours at $32 per hour. Weekdays only, subject to availability.
At the end of the session we review all the images together. Your session fee includes one edited image. Additional images are $75 each — you select them at the end of the session and only pay for what you love. Final images are delivered via an online gallery within 7 days of your shoot date. Prints are available at an additional cost.
RAW files are not included in standard delivery. They are available upon written request prior to the session date and are subject to a separate fee.
Rescheduling requires at least 72 hours notice and is subject to availability. Only one reschedule is permitted per contract. Requests made with less than 72 hours notice may be treated as a cancellation. The session fee is non-refundable.
Yes. A professional makeup artist is available to handle hair and makeup touch-ups throughout your session. Individual and portrait sessions are $300. Team sessions start at $1,000. Add this when submitting your request.
We recommend booking at least two weeks in advance to secure your preferred date. For team sessions of 10 or more people, four weeks or more is ideal.
Standard licensing covers website, social media, internal marketing, and professional use. Extended licensing for large-scale advertising campaigns, billboards, or national distribution may require additional licensing fees. Contact us to discuss your specific usage needs.
Standard retouching is included with every purchased image and covers skin smoothing, blemish removal, and minor cleanup. Advanced retouching, including frequency separation, compositing, or significant corrections, is available at an additional fee. We do not use AI in any part of our editing process. Every image is retouched by hand. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.
No. We do not use artificial intelligence in any part of our editing process. Every image is retouched by hand in the Mad Lad Visuals style.
The session fee covers one visit, one setup, and one shoot day. If your team requires coverage across multiple days or locations, each additional day is billed at a separate session fee. Contact us to discuss your scope and we will put together a custom estimate.

Transparent Pricing

Session fee includes one edited image.

The session fee secures your date and includes one edited image. At the end of the shoot we review images together — additional images are $75 each. Retouching and licensing included with every image.

Headshot Session

Chest up. Expression focused. Up to 90 minutes. We coach you through the entire session. Includes one edited image.

Session Day
Additional Images
0

1 image included with session. Additional images $75 each — selected at end of session.

Add-Ons
Rush Delivery
Expedited turnaround
Contact for pricing

Estimated Total

Session fee due at booking. Additional images purchased day of.

Session Fee 1 image included
Weekday
$349
Additional Images
0 images × $75
$0
Estimated Total
$349
Excludes rush delivery.
Final total confirmed at booking.
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Portrait Session

Full body, varied lighting and backgrounds, multiple looks. A complete personal branding library from a single session. Includes one edited image.

Session Day
Additional Images
0

1 image included with session. Additional images $75 each — selected at end of session.

Add-Ons
Rush Delivery
Expedited turnaround
Contact for pricing

Estimated Total

Session fee due at booking. Additional images purchased day of.

Session Fee 1 image included
Weekday
$449
Additional Images
0 images × $75
$0
Estimated Total
$449
Excludes rush delivery.
Final total confirmed at booking.
Request This Session

Team Headshot Session

Consistent lighting, backdrop, and direction for every team member. One edited image included per person. Volume discount applied automatically as team size grows.

Session Day
Number of People
1

Discount kicks in at person 3. Floor rate of $100 applies to large teams.

1–2 people$349 / personFull rate
3–5 people$314–$272 / person10–22% off
6–9 people$258–$188 / person26–46% off
10–19 people$174 / person~50% off
20+ people$100 / personFloor rate
Additional Images Per Person
0

1 image included per person. Additional images $75 each — selected at end of session.

Add-Ons
Professional Makeup Artist
Hair and makeup touch-ups throughout the session · Starts at $1,000 for teams
Contact for pricing
Rush Delivery
Expedited turnaround
Contact for pricing

Estimated Total

50% retainer due at booking. Balance + additional images due day of shoot.

Session Fee 1 image per person
1 person × $349
$349
Additional Images
0 additional images per person
$0
Makeup Artist
Contact us · from $1,000
Estimated Total
$349
50% retainer secures your date. Balance + additional images due day of shoot. Excludes MUA and rush delivery.
Request Team Session