Professional headshots for executives, entrepreneurs, actors, and teams — crafted in our South St. Louis studio to make you look confident, credible, and unmistakably you.
⭐ 15+ Years Experience | 📍 St. Louis Studio | 🕐 Open 7 Days a Week | ✅ Same-Day Image Selection
When St. Louis professionals need a headshot that actually works — one that stops the scroll on LinkedIn, earns trust on a company website, and holds up across every marketing platform — they come to Shari Photography. For over 15 years, our South St. Louis studio has been the go-to destination for corporate headshots, personal branding portraits, acting headshots, and team photography for businesses and individuals across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Clayton, Chesterfield, Kirkwood, and the greater Missouri and Illinois metro area.
Every headshot session at Shari Photography is guided, relaxed, and results-driven. Whether you are a first-time client who has never felt comfortable in front of a camera, or a seasoned executive refreshing your professional image, our approach is the same: expert lighting, natural posing guidance, and fast turnaround so you walk away with images that look like the best version of you — not an overprocessed version of someone else.
St. Louis Headshot Photography Sessions for Every Professional Need
Corporate & Executive Headshots
Clean, confident, and camera-ready. Our corporate headshot sessions are designed for executives, managers, lawyers, doctors, financial professionals, and anyone who needs a polished image that communicates authority and approachability. Guided posing and expert lighting — no experience required.
A modern headshot is your digital handshake. Clean, confident portraits help you stand out and communicate professionalism instantly.
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Personal Branding Photography
Your brand is more than a logo — it is you. Our branding photography sessions give entrepreneurs, coaches, and creative professionals a full library of images that tell your story, showcase your personality, and work across your website, social media, and marketing materials. Multiple outfits, backdrops, and lifestyle moments in a single session.
Acting Headshots
Casting starts with your headshot. Our acting headshot sessions are designed to capture your range, your presence, and the authenticity that casting directors are looking for. Studio and natural light options available. Serving actors, models, performers, and students across the St. Louis and Midwest region.
Team & Company Headshots
A cohesive team looks like a credible team. We photograph companies of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500 firms — in our studio or on-site at your St. Louis office. Consistent lighting, posing, and retouching across every employee so your team pages, pitch decks, and marketing materials look unified and professional.
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Corporate Event & Trade Show Photography
Capture the energy, connection, and professionalism of your company’s most important moments. Clean, documentary‑style event coverage highlights your brand and the people behind it.
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What St. Louis Professionals Say About Shari Photography
REVIEW 1
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐I loved going here! I was a little nervous before getting my headshots, but I was insanely at ease after meeting the photographer
Sarah Meyer, Manager/Banking, St. Louis MO
REVIEW 2
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐Rez helped me with branding and took amazing photos. His photography skills are next level
Tracy Sharp, Owner/Business, St. Louis MO
REVIEW 3
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐Professional, thoughtful and the photography was perfection. This was for a portrait for the Missouri Restaurant Association Restauranteur of the Year and it was beautiful
Mirepoix Provisions, Owner, St. Louis MO
Frequently Asked Questions — St. Louis Headshot Sessions
Here are the questions St. Louis professionals ask most before booking their session. If you do not see your question answered below, call or text Rez directly at 314-221-2166 or email contact@shariphotography.com — most questions are answered in under five minutes.
How much does a professional headshot cost in St. Louis?
Sessions at Shari Photography start at $225 for a single corporate headshot and range up to $495 for a full agency-submission acting package or personal branding session. Our most popular corporate option is the Business Professional session at $275, which includes four retouched images and two outfit changes. Full pricing for every session type is available on our pricing page — no hidden fees, no surprise charges.
How long does a headshot session take?
Most individual sessions run between 45 minutes and 90 minutes depending on your package and the number of looks. Corporate single-image sessions are typically the shortest. Acting and branding sessions with multiple outfit changes run closer to 90 minutes to two hours. We build enough time into every session so you never feel rushed — and so we can take a second pass on any look that is not quite right.
What should I wear to my headshot session?
For corporate headshots, wear what you would wear to your most important client meeting — solid colors photograph best, and mid-tones like navy, grey, and burgundy tend to work well on camera. Avoid busy patterns, logos, and bright white next to your face. For acting headshots, bring options that represent your different casting types — commercial, theatrical, and character looks. We send every client a full wardrobe guide after booking so you arrive prepared.
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→ Read the Acting Headshot Wardrobe Guide
Do you offer on-site headshots at our office or event?
Yes. We bring a complete professional studio setup to your location for team headshot days, corporate events, trade shows, and conferences anywhere in the greater St. Louis metro area. On-site sessions are available throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Clayton, Chesterfield, and across the Missouri and Illinois metro. Contact us for a custom quote based on your group size and location.
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How quickly will I receive my finished images?
You select your images on a large studio monitor before you leave — so you walk out of the session knowing exactly which photos are being retouched and what is coming. Final retouched images are delivered in high resolution within 24 to 48 hours. They arrive formatted and ready for LinkedIn, your company website, casting platforms, and print — with unlimited usage rights included.
Do you photograph teams and companies?
Yes. We photograph companies of all sizes — from two-person startups to large corporate teams. For smaller groups, we schedule employees in rotation at our South St. Louis studio. For larger teams or companies that prefer to stay in one location, we bring the studio to your office. Consistent lighting, posing, and retouching across every employee so your team page and marketing materials look unified. Contact us for volume pricing and scheduling.
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I hate having my picture taken. Will I still get a good headshot?
Yes — and you are not alone. The majority of our clients say exactly the same thing before their session. The difference between a headshot that looks stiff and one that looks natural is not the subject — it is the photographer. Rez guides every client through posing and expression coaching from the first frame to the last. By the end of the session most clients are surprised by how relaxed they felt and how much they like the results.
Do you retouch the images?
Yes. Complimentary retouching is included with every session. We retouch every selected image to remove temporary distractions — a blemish, flyaway hair, minor under-eye shadows — without changing the way you fundamentally look. You will look like yourself on your best day, not an AI-smoothed version of someone else. We never use AI retouching tools that flatten skin texture or alter your features.
Where is the studio located and is parking available?
The studio is at 5205 Gravois Ave in the Bevo Mill District of South St. Louis — about 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Clayton, and Midtown. Street parking is available directly on Gravois Ave and the surrounding side streets at no charge. The studio is on the ground floor and easy to find.
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Can I bring a colleague or friend to the session?
Yes. You are welcome to bring one person with you for support. Many clients find it helpful to have a trusted colleague or friend present — someone who knows how you look your best and can give you real-time feedback between shots. Please let us know in advance if you plan to bring someone so we can make sure the studio is set up comfortably.
The St. Louis Headshot Studio Built for Busy Professionals
- 15+ Years of Experience. Over a decade and a half photographing St. Louis professionals — from solo entrepreneurs to Fortune 500 executives. You are in experienced hands from the moment you walk in.
- Expert Posing Guidance. You do not need to know how to pose. We guide you through every shot so you look natural, confident, and camera-ready — even if you “hate having your picture taken.”
- Natural, Polished Retouching. We retouch every selected image to remove temporary distractions — not to change who you are. You will look like yourself on your very best day.
- Fast Turnaround. Same-day image selection available. Final retouched images delivered within days — not weeks. Because your business cannot wait.
- Open 7 Days a Week. Weekday, evening, and weekend sessions available. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
- Centrally Located in South St. Louis. Our studio at 5205 Gravois Ave in the Bevo Mill District is an easy 15-minute drive from downtown, Clayton, and surrounding St. Louis counties.
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Your St. Louis Headshot Studio — Conveniently Located for the Entire Metro Area
Shari Photography is located at 5205 Gravois Ave in the historic Bevo Mill District of South St. Louis, Missouri. Our studio is centrally positioned for easy access from every corner of the metro area — just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis, Clayton, and Midtown, and a straightforward drive from Chesterfield, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Affton, Crestwood, and south St. Louis County.
We proudly serve professional headshot clients throughout the greater St. Louis region, including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Clayton, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maplewood, Soulard, Ladue, Town and Country, O’Fallon MO, St. Charles, and across the river in Belleville, Edwardsville, and the Illinois Metro East communities.
Studio Address: 5205 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116
Phone: 314-221-2166
Hours: Open 7 Days a Week — Contact us for available session times
Ready for a Headshot That Actually Works for You?
Whether you need a single standout headshot, a complete branding session, or company-wide team portraits, Shari Photography makes the process fast, easy, and genuinely enjoyable. Sessions are available 7 days a week at our South St. Louis studio — and spots fill quickly.
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