faq’s for studio sessions
Read our FAQs below or contact us today.
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Every session includes guided posing, professional lighting, and multiple shots so you’ll have plenty of options.
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Individual Business Headshots sessions start at $195.
Actor Headshots start at $295 for 2 Looks; extra cost for additional looks.
Group/Team Sessions - please inquire
Additional retouched images can be ordered at $50/each.
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Our home studio is in Corona, CA with easy parking. We can also bring our setup to your office or location for group or team headshot sessions.
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We want you to love your headshots. If you’re not satisfied, we’ll work with you to reshoot or adjust so you’re happy with the final results.
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Yes, you can share a business headshot session. If you are looking for individual headshots, you can add additional people to your session for $100 each.
For groups of four or more, please reach out to inquire about our special group rates. The more people, the greater the savings!
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We work with both lighting options. In the studio, we'll use strobe lights or continuous LED lighting. For outdoor shoots, we may rely on natural light or enhance it with portable strobes. We’re flexible and choose the best lighting setup to achieve the desired result.
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Our studio features a wide selection of fabric and paper backgrounds in various styles and colors. You can choose your background upon arrival, or we can help select the best option based on your wardrobe. Achieving great color harmony will make your headshot even more striking.
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We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and e-transfers (Zelle, Venmo). We do not accept checks.
Any outstanding balance must be settled at the end of your session. If additional images are ordered afterward, we will send a separate invoice for online payment.
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Not at the moment, but we are currently looking into offering Afterpay, Klarna, or Affirm for the remaining balance due after you’ve paid your deposit.
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Please contact us via call, text, or email within 48 hours of your session if you need to make changes. This allows us to adjust your appointment and possibly fill the spot with another session.
If you're unable to provide advance notice, we’re happy to reschedule at no extra charge. Any deposit paid will apply to the rescheduled session. However, each subsequent reschedule will incur a $50 fee to cover administrative costs. Please note that deposits/retainers are non-refundable for cancellations not followed by a reschedule.
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For business headshots, most people choose a darker jacket with a lighter shirt underneath. We recommend bringing a few options for variety.
Men: Dress appropriately for your industry. In some fields, business casual might be more suitable than a full suit and tie.
Women: Dresses or any professional attire work well. A blouse without a collar often looks modern and clean.
For Actors: A wardrobe guide will be sent to you after booking. Your clothing choices should reflect the casting types or character roles you’re aiming for.
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No, not at this time. You will need to arrive camera ready or bring a hair/makeup artist with you.
On-Camera makeup is different from everyday makeup, so choose wisely.
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“Looks” are defined by an outfit change, different background, lighting variation, and/or change in makeup/hair.
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30 to 50. Sometimes more, time permitting.
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No, in most cases you need headshots first to get an agent. Professional headshots show agencies that your are serious, invested, and ready for auditions.
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We guarantee the final, retouched images will be available in a private online gallery within 3 to 5 days after your final selection. Though most often, we deliver photos in 2 to 3 days, if not sooner.
You will have access to the gallery for a period of 1 month, which should allow plenty of time for downloading or sharing.
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If time allows for you to pick the photos right after the shoot, we will do our best to have your retouched images completed within 24 hours.
Please call in advance and advise if in a hurry. (714) 307-3551.
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Each package includes a set number of retouched photos.
If you'd like additional retouched images, you can add them for $50 per photo.
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Individual sessions require a non-refundable $75 retainer to confirm your booking. So please be sure that you want to shoot before you book your session. You can also apply the deposit to a rescheduled appointment (one time only).
Before the session we will have a discovery call to learn more about you, your needs, and vision. Are you looking for something traditional, more dramatic, or more commercial? The more we plan ahead of time, the smoother the shoot will go. Having a specific idea of what you need before you come in will help us get the most out of our time together.
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During the session, we will choose the outfit and background combos that work best. We will guide and coach you with different poses and expressions. Different lighting setups may also be used. Shooting tethered to a computer allows us to review our shots in real time and make adjustment, as needed.
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After the session you can immediately select your favorite image(s) to be retouched. We also offer online proofing galleries as well for this purpose. Ideally, you should be ready to choose your image(s) the day of your session.
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“Droke Photography did a great job with my business headshot. I really liked that the studio included a large monitor that allowed me to see each photo as it was taken. I couldn't be happier with the outcome, and I highly recommend this company.” — Ken P.