How much does a professional headshot cost in Sacramento?

Mad Lad Visuals charges $349 for weekday headshot sessions and $425 for Saturday sessions. Each edited image is $75, selected and purchased at the end of your session. Sessions run approximately 90 minutes.

What should I wear to a headshot session?

Solid colors, well-fitted clothing, and outfits that match your organization's professional tone tend to photograph best. Avoid busy patterns or logos that compete with your face. Bring a few options if you're unsure.

How long does a headshot session take?

Headshot sessions at Mad Lad Visuals run approximately 90 minutes, including image selection at the end of the session.

Do you photograph headshots at our office?

Yes. Many businesses prefer on-location headshots so employees can be photographed efficiently during the workday without disrupting operations. Mad Lad Visuals travels to your location throughout Sacramento, Elk Grove, and surrounding areas.

How long does it take to receive photos after a session?

Final edited photos are delivered within 14 days for most sessions. Individual clients typically receive their images sooner. Photos are delivered via a private Pixieset online gallery.

Do you use AI to edit photos?

No. Every image is retouched by hand in Lightroom. Mad Lad Visuals does not use AI in any part of the editing process. Standard retouching is included with every purchased image.

What is product photography and how much does it cost?

Product photography covers professionally lit and edited images of your products for use on websites, menus, e-commerce listings, and marketing materials. Mad Lad Visuals works with businesses throughout Sacramento and Elk Grove to produce clean, intentional product images. Pricing depends on scope — contact us for a quote specific to your project.

How much does event photography cost in Sacramento?

Most corporate event clients invest between $750 and $2,400 depending on event size, coverage length, and deliverables. Shorter events and pop-up coverage start at $350. Mad Lad Visuals serves the Sacramento and Elk Grove area.

Do you provide RAW image files?

No. Clients receive professionally edited final images that are ready to use. RAW files are not included with any session.

Do you carry photography business insurance?

Yes. Mad Lad Visuals carries business liability insurance and can provide a certificate of insurance upon request. We are also members of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA).

Where are you located and what areas do you serve?

Mad Lad Visuals is based in Elk Grove, California and serves the greater Sacramento region including Sacramento County, Placer County, El Dorado County, and surrounding areas. Travel beyond 50 miles is available and billed according to our travel policy.

What is the Difference Between a Headshot and a Portrait?

Jun 3

Written By Angelina Ramirez

Portrait photography of a woman in a sunflower field at golden hour in Sacramento by Mad Lad Visuals — Portrait photography in Sacramento. Mad Lad Visuals.

People often mistake headshots for portraits but the reality is this. They are two completely different things.

A headshot is face and shoulders. That's it. The goal is a clean, professional image that works on LinkedIn, your company website, a business card, or an MLS profile. It's not about personality or environment. It's about you looking like the most capable version of yourself in a frame that fits everywhere.

A portrait is broader. More environment, more variety, more context. It tells a story about who you are and what you do. A portrait session works well for personal branding, author photos, speakers, coaches, and creative professionals who need more than a single clean frame.

The session length is similar. The deliverables are different.

With a headshot you select and purchase individual images at the end of your session at $75 per edited image. Most clients walk away with two to five images that work across every professional platform. With a portrait session you're building a library. Multiple looks, multiple settings, multiple uses.

Neither is better than the other. It depends on what you need the images to do.

Not sure which one is right for you? Reach out and we'll figure it out together.

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