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Headshot & Branding Photography

everything you need to know before you book

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Professional headshots and personal branding sessions in the San Diego area cost $300–$2,500, depending on the studio and what’s included. Most established studios charge a session fee of $250–$450 for a single headshot, while full personal branding sessions — with wardrobe changes, multiple scenes, and a larger image set — run $800–$2,000+. At Monique Hoppe- Fine Art Portraits in Carlsbad, every session includes full commercial usage rights for your images, no hidden add-ons and some include professional hair and makeup as well.

headshot and personal branding collections

Every collection includes professional hair and makeup touch-ups, access to our styling guidance, an all-female creative team, and full commercial usage rights for your images.

Essential Headshot

DIGITAL ONLY
$ 790
  • pre-session styling guide
  • professional hair & makeup
  • 1h in-studio session
  • 2-3 outfit changes
  • 1-2 backdrops
  • posing & facial expression coaching
  • in-person image selection
  • high-end retouching
  • 5 retouched digital images
  • full commercial usage rights
  • image delivery within 1 week

Signature Branding

DIGITAL + SOCIAL CROP SET
$ 1,290
  • pre-session brand consultation
  • wardrobe & styling guidance
  • professional hair & makeup
  • 2h in-studio session
  • 3-5 outfit changes
  • multiple backdrops
  • posing & facial expression coaching
  • in-person image selection
  • high-end retouching
  • 12 retouched digital images
  • social. media + web crop set
  • full commercial usage rights
  • image delivery within 1 week
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Executive Branding

DIGITAL + FULL CAMPAIGN
$ 2,190
  • pre-session consultation + mood board
  • wardrobe & styling guidance
  • professional hair & makeup
  • half-day studio session
  • 5+ outfit changes
  • studio + lifestyle setups
  • posing & facial expression coaching
  • in-person image selection
  • high-end retouching
  • 30 retouched digital images + 3 social media clips
  • social media + web crop set
  • full commercial usage rights
  • image delivery within 1 week
  • priority scheduling

Custom collections are also available. Contact us for a personalized quote.

Corporate & Team Sessions

need headshots for your whole team?

Through our sister studio, LuxHeadshots, we bring the studio to your office or trade show floor — day-rate pricing for teams, on-site setups, and same-week turnaround for conferences.
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what is includede in every session

Headshot & Branding Photography

Hair & Makeup
Included Every session includes a professional hair and makeup touch-up — no separate salon appointment required.

Commercial Usage Rights
Your images are cleared for LinkedIn, your website, press, and marketing — no licensing surprises later.

In-Person Selection
Review your images with our team the same day and choose the ones that actually look like you.

Fast Turnaround
Retouched, delivery-ready images in your inbox within 1 week — most competitors take tw0 to three.

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headshot and branding photography pricing FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about personal branding photography pricing and what to expect in Carlsbad.
How much do professional headshots cost in San Diego?
Professional headshots typically cost $250–$450 for a single-look session, while full personal branding sessions with multiple outfits and scenes run $800–$2,000+. At Monique Hoppe Fine Art Portraits, the Essential Headshot collection starts at $450 and includes hair and makeup.

Yes, every session at Monique Hoppe – Fine Art Portraits includes a professional hair and makeup.

Yes, every collection includes full commercial usage rights, so your images are cleared for LinkedIn, your website, press features, and marketing materials with no additional licensing fee.

A headshot session focuses on chest and up, usually with one outfit and backdrop. A personal branding session is broader: multiple outfits, settings, and shot types (close-up, environmental, working shots) designed to give you a full library of images for your website, social media, and marketing.

A typical session produces 200–700 raw frames. You’ll select and receive a curated, fully retouched set: 5 images with the Essential Collection, 12 with Signature, and 30+ with Executive.

Yes,  we offer on-site team and trade show headshot booths with day-rate pricing, on-location setups, and same-week turnaround — ideal for conferences and company-wide refreshes. Check out luxheadshots.com for more information. 

Plan 90-120 minutes for hair and makeup, followed by 1 hour to a half-day of shooting depending on your collection. You’ll select your final images in the studio, and edited digital images arrive within one week.

Most clients book 1–4 weeks in advance. Corporate and trade show bookings should be scheduled 4–8 weeks out to secure your date, especially during conference season.

The studio is located at 2195 Faraday Ave #A, Carlsbad, CA 92008 . Conveniently accessible from all of North San Diego County including Encinitas, Del Mar, Oceanside, San Marcos, Vista, and La Jolla. Call (619) 736-8788 or schedule a consultation online.

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We’d love to talk through what you’re envisioning, for yourself, your team, or your next conference. Consultations are complimentary and there’s no pressure to book.

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