Headshots for Berlin professionals who hate having their photo taken
A relaxed half-hour, a photographer who actually directs you, and a profile photo you'll stop apologising for. Studio-quality light, on location across Berlin or in studio, delivered in a few days.
Your LinkedIn photo is costing you
Your work is sharp. Your LinkedIn photo was taken at a wedding in 2019, slightly cropped, slightly blurry. It's the first thing a client, an investor or a hiring manager sees, and right now it's underselling you. A good headshot isn't vanity. It's the cheapest credibility upgrade you can buy.
Why me
I'm Brooke, a portrait photographer based in Berlin, originally from New Zealand. I shoot in English, I direct the whole way through (you don't need to know what to do with your hands, that's my job), and I edit to look like you on a good day, not a waxwork.
Most people walk in tense and certain they're "not photogenic." They leave with images they actually use. That's the whole offer.
I come from a fine-art black-and-white printmaking background, which mostly shows up as a sharper eye for light, contrast and character than your average corporate-headshot conveyor belt.
Packages and pricing
All sessions include direction throughout, a private online gallery, and final retouched images delivered in 48 to 72 hours.
Mini, €180
For the one great profile shot.
- 30 minutes
- One look / background
- 2 fully retouched images
- Best for: a clean LinkedIn or website headshot, fast.
Standard, €250 (most popular)
For a small set you can use everywhere.
- 1 hour
- Two looks (e.g. one formal, one relaxed)
- 3 fully retouched images
- Best for: LinkedIn, website and a press/bio shot that all match.
Premium, €450
For a proper personal-branding set.
- 2 hours
- Multiple looks and backgrounds
- 5 fully retouched images
- One frame shot on film as a signature finish
- Best for: founders, coaches and consultants building a personal brand.
Add-ons: extra retouched image €35 (or 5 for €150). Hair and makeup arranged on request. On-location within Berlin included; outside the ring quoted.
Founding offer, first 10 Berlin clients. I'm building my Berlin portfolio, so the first ten sessions are at a founding rate: Mini €150, Standard €210, Premium €380. Same work, same delivery, just early.
How it works
1. Book and brief. Pick a package and a time online. I'll send a short prep note: what to wear, what to bring, how to show up looking like yourself.
2. Shoot. 30 minutes to 2 hours, in studio or on location in Berlin. I direct every frame and we review on the spot, so you leave knowing we got it.
3. Choose. You get a private gallery of the best frames within a day or two and pick your favourites.
4. Delivered. Final retouched, high-resolution images, web and print sizes, within 48 to 72 hours of your selection.
What you get
- High-resolution files sized for LinkedIn, your website, and print
- Natural, professional retouching, skin kept real, not plastic
- Colour and a clean optional black-and-white version of your selects
- Full usage rights for your own professional and personal use
FAQ
Do I need to speak German? No, sessions run in English. German is welcome too.
I'm really not photogenic / I hate being photographed. That's the most common thing I hear, and it's almost always wrong. It just means no one has directed you properly. I do that the whole way through. You don't need to pose or know your angles.
Studio or on location? Both work. Studio for a clean, consistent corporate look; on location around Berlin for something more personal and environmental. Tell me the use and I'll recommend.
What should I wear? You'll get a short prep guide after booking. Short version: solid colours, things that fit well, bring one or two options.
How fast do I get the images? Final retouched selects within 48 to 72 hours of you choosing your favourites.
Can my whole team get headshots? Yes, I run on-site team headshot mornings for Berlin companies, priced per head or as a half or full day. Ask for a team quote on the Book page.
What's the film frame in the Premium package? One portrait shot on actual film for a distinctive, timeless finish alongside your digital set. A small signature touch, not a gimmick.
Ready for a headshot that actually looks like you?
Book online in two minutes, or send me a note if you're not sure which session fits.