20+ yrs
In big tech (ex‑Google) — we know the executive first impression
14+ cities
On‑site coverage across the San Francisco Bay Area
3–5 days
Professionally retouched, polished finals (rush available)
Same day
Image review during your session — choose your favorites on the spot
Executive headshots, made for the Bay Area
Shots by Dima is a premium executive headshot photographer based in San Jose, serving founders, executives, and professionals across the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you need a polished LinkedIn headshot, press and speaking portraits, or images for your company's org charts and portals, every session is built to capture confidence and approachability—the digital handshake that shapes a first impression before a word is spoken.
Sessions take place in our San Jose studio or on‑site at your office, with coverage across Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, and the wider Bay Area. With 20+ years in big tech, we understand how executive presence reads online and in the boardroom, and we coach wardrobe, expression, and posing so you look your best on cue.
For teams, we run corporate headshot days that match your brand guidelines and delivery specs, keeping every portrait consistent across your website and internal tools. Individual sessions are professionally retouched and delivered in 3–5 business days, with rush turnaround available when you're on a deadline.
Studio, sessions, and turnaround
Location
San Jose, CA studio
Onsite available in: Santa Clara, San Jose, Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, Burlingame, San Bruno, and beyond!
Session length
Individuals ~45–90 min
Teams 10-15 min/person
Turnaround
Professionally retouched polished finals in 3–5 business days (rush available)
Use cases
Speaking
Press
Org charts & portals
Personal branding
How a session works
01
Book & plan
Pick a time that fits your calendar. We align on wardrobe, looks, and the exact impression you want to make.
02
Shoot with coaching
In‑studio in San Jose or on‑site at your office. Real‑time expression and posing coaching for a confident, approachable look.
03
Review on the spot
Tethered capture means you see images as we shoot and choose your favorites before you leave.
04
Polished delivery
Professionally retouched, executive‑ready finals in 3–5 business days. Rush turnaround available.
Simple, transparent pricing
Pay a flat session fee, then choose only the retouched images you love. Team days and custom sessions are quoted to fit your needs.
Premium Headshot
$350
session fee + $100 / image
Expression and posing coaching to capture confidence and approachability in your executive headshot. Studio in San Jose or on‑site across the Bay Area.
All sessions include real‑time image review and professionally retouched finals delivered in 3–5 business days. Rush turnaround available.
Trusted by leaders across the Bay Area
Founders, executives, and teams who needed to look the part — and did.
Reviewed on Google · Read moreWhy executives choose Shots by Dima
From tech, for tech
20+ years in the industry (Microsoft AI, ex‑Google) means we understand how to create the right first impression and elevate your executive presence online and in the board rooms
Confidence, coached
Facial expression coaching and precise light for a professional, approachable look
Built for busy schedules
Streamlined sessions, same‑day image review
Scale with consistency
Team days that match brand guidelines and delivery specs
Frequently asked questions
Where do sessions take place?
At our studio in San Jose, or on‑site at your office or event across the Bay Area — including Santa Clara, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Mateo, and beyond.
How long does an executive headshot session take?
Individual sessions run about 45–90 minutes. For teams, we plan roughly 10–15 minutes per person and build a mini studio on‑site.
When will I get my photos?
Professionally retouched, polished finals are delivered in 3–5 business days. Rush turnaround is available when you're on a deadline.
What should I wear?
We'll plan looks together before the shoot. Solid, well‑fitted clothing in colors that suit your brand photographs best — and we coach wardrobe and expression so you look confident and approachable.
Do you photograph whole teams?
Yes. We run team days that match your brand guidelines and delivery specs, so every headshot looks consistent across your website, org charts, and portals.
Can you match an existing set of company headshots?
Absolutely. We can match background, crop, and lighting to your current standards so new hires blend seamlessly with the rest of the team.