Executive coaches · Life coaches · Speakers · Authors

branding photography for coaches, speakers & authors

Confident, approachable images that build trust before the first discovery call — for your website, LinkedIn, stage and book.

Life coach celebrating with arms raised by a window overlooking IrvineConfident coach headshot in a navy jacket on a dark backdropLeadership coach and author gesturing warmly in a navy suitMotivational speaker branding portrait in a mustard dress against a mosaic wall

Headshots for executive coaches

clients hire the coach they already trust

Whether you guide C-suite leaders, run leadership workshops, coach career changes or speak on stages, people decide whether to book a call with you based on your photos. They want to see someone confident, credible and genuinely easy to talk to.

We create strategic branding portraits for coaches across Orange County — in Irvine coworking spaces, our Laguna Beach studio, on the coast or wherever you work. We plan your shot list around how you'll use the images: LinkedIn, your website, speaker one-sheets, podcast covers, course launches and the back of your book.

Want the full menu of branding options? See personal branding photography. Need a simple portrait? Book an Orange County headshot.

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Career coach working on her laptop in an Irvine coworking space

Recent coaching sessions

three coaches, three brand stories

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The executive career coach

A corporate branding session in an Irvine coworking space — polished portraits by floor-to-ceiling windows, working images on the laptop and coaching moments at the whiteboard.

Executive career coach portrait standing by a window high above IrvineCareer coach relaxing on a sofa in a bright coworking loungeCareer coach presenting at a whiteboard in a meeting room
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The life coach & speaker

Studio headshots for the website and stage, playful props that match her message, and joyful beach images that capture her energy for social media.

Smiling life coach headshot in a white t-shirt on a dark backdropPlayful branding photo of a life coach lying upside down holding a bookLife coach jumping for joy on the beach
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The leadership coach & author

A crisp studio portrait for speaking and corporate clients, plus relaxed outdoor images with his book — ready for the jacket, the launch and the press kit.

Leadership coach and author holding his book outdoors on wooden stepsExecutive coach headshot in a navy suit on a dark backdropAuthor reading his book seated on outdoor steps

Planning your session

images for every part of your coaching business

LinkedIn & your website

A warm, credible headshot plus a wide banner image with space for text.

Speaker one-sheets

Confident full-length and on-stage style portraits event planners can use.

Book jackets & press

Author portraits sized for the cover, the launch and media features.

Podcasts & courses

Square cover art, thumbnails and images for your sales pages.

Social media

Months of variety — working, teaching, laughing and on location.

Workshops & retreats

Images of you coaching groups, to sell your next program.

Session options

two ways to book

Coach headshot session

from $425

Laguna Beach studio

About an hour in our studio, including one fully retouched image.

studio headshots

Coach branding session

from $3,000

half day · up to 2 locations

Headshots plus working, speaking and lifestyle images for your whole brand.

branding sessions

Good to know

coach headshot questions

How much do executive coach headshots cost?

Studio headshot sessions in Laguna Beach start at $425, including one fully retouched image. Branding sessions with headshots, working and lifestyle images start at $3,000 for a half day.

What should a coach wear for branding photos?

Dress the way your ideal clients expect to see you — a polished jacket for executive and corporate clients, plus one or two relaxed looks for social media. Solid colors in your brand palette photograph best.

Where can we photograph?

Coworking spaces and offices in Irvine and across Orange County, our Laguna Beach studio, the beach, or anywhere that fits your brand.

Can you take author photos for my book?

Yes. We create author portraits for book jackets, press kits and launch campaigns, and can include the book itself in lifestyle images.

Do you photograph speakers on stage?

Yes. We cover keynotes, workshops and conferences — see event photography — and create speaker portraits for one-sheets and event promotion.

How quickly will I get my photos?

You'll choose favorites from an online gallery, and retouched images are delivered in about 7–10 days.

Let's grow your practice

ready for photos that book discovery calls?

Tell us who you coach and where your photos will live. We'll reply within one business day with ideas and available dates.

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Or call (949) 510-3862