~20 min
From our San Jose studio to Palo Alto — or we come on‑site to you
3–5 days
Professionally retouched, polished finals (rush available)
Same day
Review images during your session — choose your favorites on the spot
20+ yrs
In big tech (Google & Microsoft AI) — we know the executive first impression
Headshots for Palo Alto founders, partners, and operators
Palo Alto is where a lot of first impressions get made — pitch meetings on Sand Hill Road, board rooms downtown, and the founders building what's next around University Avenue and Stanford. Shots by Dima creates polished executive and LinkedIn headshots for Palo Alto's founders, venture partners, and operators, so your profile photo carries the same credibility as your pitch.
Book a session at the San Jose studio — a quick drive down 101 or 280 — or have Dima come on‑site to your Palo Alto office, Stanford Research Park, or a downtown space for individual or team headshots. Every session includes real‑time expression and posing coaching, and you review images on the spot so you leave knowing the shot is right.
With 20+ years inside big tech — Google and Microsoft AI — Dima understands how executive presence reads to investors, recruiters, and customers, and lights and directs every frame to match.
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
Founders
VC & partners
Press & speaking
Personal branding
How a Palo Alto 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.
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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
Palo Alto headshot FAQs
Do I have to come to San Jose, or can you shoot in Palo Alto?
Both. Our studio is about 20 minutes south in San Jose via 101 or 280, or Dima comes on‑site to your Palo Alto office, Stanford Research Park, or a downtown location near University Avenue.
Can you photograph our whole Palo Alto startup or team?
Yes. We run on‑site team headshot days that match your brand guidelines and delivery specs, so every founder and employee looks consistent across your site, deck, and LinkedIn.
I'm raising or doing press — how fast can I get my photos?
Professionally retouched finals are delivered in 3–5 business days, with rush turnaround available when you're heading into a raise, launch, or press cycle.
What should I wear for a Palo Alto founder headshot?
Solid, well‑fitted clothing in colors that suit your brand photographs best. We plan looks together beforehand and coach wardrobe and expression so you look polished but still like yourself.