Meet Henry
I direct brand films, campaign video, and photography programs for marketing teams, and I do it from the marketing side of the table. Before any camera comes out, we scope what has to move: a website relaunch, a campaign that has to work across several channels, a rebrand that needs a new library. Then I plan the project with you and carry it through to delivery.
The technical side is mine to worry about. Years of it, across 47 states and 120+ organizations, every engagement handled personally. What you get is a partner who wants the piece to work as much as you do, and who answers within one business day while it is being made.
What you're paying for
The fee covers scoping the assignment, planning the day, directing it, editing it, and delivering it on the timeline we agreed. One person is accountable for all of it and cares whether it worked.
“Just amazing - I have never loved a headshot or the experience but Henry made it easy AND made me look good. Absolutely worth the investment.”
Wendy Menghini, Managing Director, EY
- “Henry took the time to understand our business and the image we wanted to convey, offering expert guidance on poses and lighting.” Dr. Elizabeth Rancour, Co-Founder, Precision Skin Care Dermatology
- “You can tell he genuinely cares about his work and takes the time to make sure everything turns out perfect.” Caden Frierdich, Actor
Questions are answered within one business day while the work is being made.
Directing People Who Would Rather Not Be on Camera
One of the first things nearly every person tells me, whether it is a portrait or an interview on camera, is some version of “I don't know what to do.” That part is my job, not theirs.
Direction is not about memorizing positions or trying to look like someone else. It is about finding what works for you: your angles, your expressions, your presence. I don't just tell you what to do, I show you, and you mirror what I do. On a film set the same thing happens with the interview: I ask, you answer, and we keep going until the sentence you actually meant comes out.
I've photographed and filmed everyone from nervous first-year associates to Fortune 500 CEOs. The approach is the same: respect their time, make them comfortable, and capture the version of themselves that their clients and colleagues already know: confident, approachable, professional.
“I guide you with simple direction, help you relax, and create an atmosphere where you don't have to ‘perform’ for the camera. Most importantly, following my direction helps quiet that inner voice asking, ‘How do I look?’ Instead of getting stuck in self-awareness, you'll be focused, moving, and genuinely enjoying the process.”
Why I Do This
Early in my career, I noticed something that bothered me: organizations would invest millions in their brand, their office space, their marketing, but then use iPhone photos of their team on the website.
Your people are your brand. When a potential client visits your website, they're not just looking at headshots. They're deciding whether they want to work with those people. Whether they trust them. Whether they're the right fit.
Quality isn't an afterthought. It is the foundation of everything I create. From lighting and composition to editing and final delivery, I handle every step with precision and care. Every final deliverable is personally reviewed before it reaches you, because your image deserves nothing less than my full attention and highest standards.
What I Bring to Every Project
The assignment first
We start from what the piece has to do for you. The shot list, the locations, and the schedule follow from that.
The technical side is mine
Lighting, sound, direction, edit, and delivery are mine to run, so nobody on your side has to learn them.
Direction people relax into
Most people dread being photographed or filmed. I demonstrate, they mirror, and the guarded expression is gone in about thirty seconds.
Ownership of the outcome
One person accountable from scope to delivery, who answers within one business day and cares whether it worked.
One photographer across locations
Based in St. Louis, but I travel anywhere. One photographer across all your locations means consistent quality everywhere.
Photography and video in one visit
Headshots, a library, and a film can happen on the same trip, with one look across all of it and one person to call.
“You nailed it once again! Thank you for your incredible professionalism and outstanding experience for everyone. You continue to deliver the most amazing photos for us!”
Jessie Haupt, MBA
Director of Marketing, MHS Legacy Group
Want me on your next project?
Tell me about your team, location, and timeline. I'll respond personally within one business day.
Organizations I've Worked With
From Fortune 500 companies to leading healthcare systems and professional services firms
Credentials & Partnerships
Tools & Brand Partnerships
Beyond Corporate Work
Fine art portrait commissions
For clients seeking an heirloom portrait built to outlast the occasion, I accept fine art commissions through a dedicated studio. Medium-format, archival prints, and a process designed for legacy.
Visit henrydavidstudio.comLet's Talk About Your Project
Whether you need headshots for your team, video content for your marketing, or a complete visual brand refresh, I'd love to hear what you're working on.