Headshots · Chapel Hill
Headshots in Chapel Hill, NC
Prices are listed and the travel fee is its own line.
Short answer
Headshots in Chapel Hill with GKPhoto start at $250 for The Professional, plus a $100 travel fee. Chapel Hill is 25 to 50 miles from Apex and is served by arrangement. Sessions happen at your office or an agreed spot. Portraits are delivered in 48 hours, with a print release included.
- Starting price
- $250
- Personal Brand
- $395
- Travel
- Adds $100, by arrangement
- Delivery
- 48 hours
Headshot sessions in Chapel Hill
The table adds it to each session so you see the total.
| Session | Session price | Chapel Hill travel | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Professional | $250 | $100 | $350 |
| The Personal Brand | $395 | $100 | $495 |
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Where Chapel Hill headshots happen
No studio to book. A Chapel Hill session happens at your office or at one of these places.
| Setting | Backdrop | Shade | Crowds | Permit and rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Chapel Hill office | A clean wall or a window with good light. | Indoors | Private | None needed |
| NC Botanical Garden | Display gardens open to the public with no admission fee. | Heavy shade | Quiet | Reservation 7 days ahead: $25 or $75 for two hours |
| Coker Arboretum | Five-acre arboretum with flowering trees, shrubs, bulbs and perennial displays; flat grit and brick paths, mostly wheelchair accessible. | Some shade | Moderate | Ask the garden first: 919-962-0522 |
| UNC-Chapel Hill campus | Public university campus. | Some shade | Busy | Written permission for commercial use |
The gates lock at 5 p.m., and the main lot fills by 9:30 a.m. on weekends and during peak bloom in April, May and October.
Why many Chapel Hill headshots happen at the office
The NC Botanical Garden names headshots in its professional photography policy. It asks for a reservation form at least 7 days ahead and lists $25 for two hours with minimal equipment and 1 to 2 subjects, or $75 for two hours with several pieces of equipment or an entourage.
UNC states that no image or video may be used for commercial or advertising purposes without written permission from the university, and it requires a consent form when a minor is photographed. The Town and campus rules change what is simple. An office session skips all of it.
Sources: ncbg.unc.edu, identity.unc.edu.Best time of year for outdoor headshots in Chapel Hill
- NC Botanical Garden. Spring 5 of 5, summer 3, fall 4, winter 2.
- Coker Arboretum. Spring 5 of 5, summer 3, fall 4, winter 2.
- UNC-Chapel Hill campus. Spring 4 of 5, summer 2, fall 4, winter 2.
Guide ratings out of 5 from the Chapel Hill location guide, not a forecast.
The NC Botanical Garden and Coker Arboretum are strongest in spring, and each rates 5 of 5 then, with fall at 4. The garden is closed on Mondays. Winter is the quietest season, and your office is the easy backdrop then.
What to wear in Chapel Hill
The garden asks photographers to stay on lawns, paths and boardwalks and out of the beds, and it has no dressing rooms. Arrive dressed, in shoes that suit a walk.
Pick the colors you wear to work. A soft solid in a mid or deep tone suits spring blooms and fall color alike.
The headshot wardrobe guide has a checklist for executive and corporate headshots.
Pick the headshot that fits your work
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a headshot cost in Chapel Hill?
The Professional is $250 and The Personal Brand is $395. Chapel Hill adds a $100 travel fee, so one Professional session totals $350 and one Personal Brand session totals $495, before NC sales tax.
Can we take headshots at the NC Botanical Garden?
Yes, with a reservation. The garden asks professional photographers to submit its form at least 7 days ahead. It lists $25 for two hours for minimal equipment and 1 to 2 subjects. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. I handle the form with you.
Can we shoot headshots on the UNC campus?
UNC says no image or video may be used for commercial or advertising purposes without written permission. Its photography page does not state a rule for outdoor portrait sessions. If the photo is for a campus role, ask your department first. An office session avoids the question.
Do you serve Chapel Hill regularly?
Chapel Hill is 25 to 50 miles from Apex, so it is served by arrangement. Send the date and the place, and I confirm availability and the travel fee before you pay. The fee shows as its own line in your quote.
What does an executive session cost in total in Chapel Hill?
One Personal Brand session totals $495 with the $100 travel fee, and one Professional session totals $350. Both are before NC sales tax. The Chapel Hill executive headshots page prices a team too.
Can we do an evening session at the NC Botanical Garden?
No. The display garden is open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the gates lock at 5 p.m. A late session needs another backdrop, such as your office.
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