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Headshots in Durham, NC
Professional, business and medical headshots in Durham, by arrangement. On site at your office or clinic, with the travel fee shown up front.
Short answer
Headshots in Durham with GKPhoto start at $250 for The Professional, plus a $100 travel fee. Durham is 25 to 50 miles from Apex and is served by arrangement. An on-site session at your office or clinic avoids separate city, Duke and state park permits. Portraits are delivered in 48 hours.
- Starting price
- $250
- Personal Brand
- $395
- Travel
- Adds $100, by arrangement
- Delivery
- 48 hours
Headshot sessions in Durham
The table adds it to each session so you see the total before tax.
| Session | Session price | Durham travel | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Professional | $250 | $100 | $350 |
| The Personal Brand | $395 | $100 | $495 |
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Where Durham headshots happen
No studio to book. A Durham session happens at your office, your clinic or one of these places. Each place below lists its own permit rule, so we can pick the simplest one for your date.
| Setting | Backdrop | Shade | Crowds | Permit and rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Your Durham office | A clean wall or a window with good light. | Indoors | Private | None needed |
| Sarah P. Duke Gardens | Display gardens that Duke itself lists portrait policies for. | Some shade | Busy | Permit needed: commercial photographers apply 30 days ahead |
| Durham Central Park | Downtown park with greenway/trail access, picnic tables, playground and skatepark; run by the nonprofit Durham Central Park, Inc. | Varies | Varies | City permit request: 919-560-4355 |
| Bennett Place State Historic Site | Preserved farmstead where Johnston and Sherman negotiated the 1865 surrender; reconstructed farmhouse, kitchen and smokehouse. | Varies | Quiet | Written permit from the site |
Why on site is simpler in Durham
Three different offices write the outdoor rules. Durham Parks and Recreation requires a Photography and Videography Usage Permit request for city parks and trails, and submitting the form does not guarantee a permit. Sarah P. Duke Gardens requires a permit for portrait sessions and asks commercial photographers to apply at least 30 days ahead. North Carolina state sites ask for their own permit.
It also puts the photo where your colleagues and patients will see you.
Sources: dprplaymore.org, gardens.duke.edu.Best time of year for outdoor headshots in Durham
- Sarah P. Duke Gardens. Spring 5 of 5, summer 3, fall 4, winter 2.
- Durham Central Park. Spring 3 of 5, summer 3, fall 4, winter 3.
- Bennett Place State Historic Site. Spring 4 of 5, summer 2, fall 4, winter 2.
Guide ratings out of 5 from the Durham location guide, not a forecast.
Sarah P. Duke Gardens peaks for tulips from March to early May and rates 5 of 5 in spring. Durham Central Park rates 4 of 5 in fall, and Bennett Place rates 4 in spring and fall. An on-site session does not depend on the season at all, which is why many Durham clients choose it.
What to wear in Durham
For a clinic or office session, pick one dress code for the group. A white coat, scrubs and business attire all work.
Outdoors, choose a solid that stands apart from greenery, and skip glossy fabrics that reflect light.
The headshot wardrobe guide lists what to wear for medical and business headshots.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does a headshot cost in Durham?
The Professional is $250 and The Personal Brand is $395. Durham adds a $100 travel fee, so one Professional session totals $350 and one Personal Brand session totals $495, before NC sales tax.
Can we shoot headshots at Duke Gardens?
Duke asks for advance approval and a permit for portrait sessions, and commercial photographers apply at least 30 days ahead. Its policy page listed visitor parking on weekends only during Garden Gateway construction, so check the current rules. For a quicker plan, book an on-site session at your office.
Do I need a permit to shoot headshots in a Durham park?
Durham Parks and Recreation requires a Photography and Videography Usage Permit request for city parks and trails. Submitting the form does not guarantee a permit. The city phone line is 919-560-4355. An office or clinic session needs no permit.
Do you photograph medical practices in Durham?
I photograph on-site team sessions for any practice that books one. Send the number of providers and a time block, and I confirm the plan and the fee first. The doctor headshots page has the price by headcount.
How far ahead should we book a Durham session?
Send the date and the place as early as you can. Durham is served by arrangement, so I confirm availability and the fee first. Duke Gardens needs about 30 days for a commercial permit, so choose an on-site session if your date is close.
Can a Durham practice book one visit for the whole team?
Yes. On-site team rates are $150 per person, $1,200 for a half day or $2,200 for a full day. The Durham travel fee shows as its own line in your quote.
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Book your Durham headshot
Pick a date and tell me where the photo will be used. I confirm the plan, the place and any fee before you pay.
Prefer to talk first? Call 919-917-3015 or see pricing.
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