Walker Deibel entrepreneur portrait leaning against concrete wall in St. Louis by Henry David Photography

Portraits for Founders Who Build Things

As a founder or business owner, your image is your brand. We create dynamic, authentic portraits that tell your story, whether in the studio, at your workspace, or wherever you're building your business.

Recent Work

Entrepreneur and executive portraits from studio and location sessions.

Walker Deibel entrepreneur portrait in outdoor setting by Henry David Photography
Walker Deibel personal branding portrait with architectural background
Executive portrait of Jelani Aitch by Henry David Photography
Jelani Aitch professional executive portrait St. Louis
Kirk Bowman executive portrait by Henry David Photography
Kirk Bowman professional executive portrait session
Kristen Edman real estate entrepreneur portrait by Henry David Photography
Walker Deibel entrepreneur personal branding portrait

Choose Your Session

Three session types built for where you are in your business.

Classic Headshot

For LinkedIn, your bio, directory listings. Clean backdrop, professional lighting, expression coaching. One polished look that works everywhere.

  • Clean studio backdrop
  • Professional lighting setup
  • Expression and posing coaching
  • Web and print-ready files

Environmental Portrait

At your workspace, office, or a location that tells your story. Shows context and personality. These are the images that make people feel like they already know you.

  • Shot at your workspace or chosen location
  • Natural and styled lighting
  • Contextual storytelling
  • Multiple compositions and crops

Full Branding Session

Multiple looks, locations, and formats. Build a complete library for website, social, and marketing. Walk away with everything you need for the next year of content.

  • Multiple looks and wardrobe changes
  • Studio and location shooting
  • 10-15+ fully retouched images
  • Web, print, and social-optimized formats

What's Included

A portrait session built around your entrepreneurial story.

Pre-session planning call
45-60 minute photography session
Studio and environmental settings
Multiple looks and wardrobe changes
Expression and posing coaching
Real-time image review on tethered monitor
5-10 fully retouched final images
Web, print, and social-optimized formats

Who Books Entrepreneur Portraits?

Founders and leaders at every stage come to us for the same reason: they need images that match the work they do.

Startup Founders

Launching a brand and need imagery that reflects who you are and what you are building. First impressions matter, and your portrait is often the first one.

Business Owners

Established professionals upgrading their visual presence for a new chapter. A rebrand, a new website, a speaking career. Your portrait should keep up.

Executives in Transition

New role, new company, or stepping into thought leadership. Fresh portraits to match the momentum. The old headshot no longer tells the right story.

I don't like having my photo taken but I feel confident when I see these. I've been so pleased with how they appear on my website and in news articles about my business.

Amanda Hausmann

Founder, MomMoment

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before your entrepreneur portrait session.

What should I wear?
Dress as the version of yourself you want clients to see. We recommend 2-3 outfit options. Solid colors photograph best. We send a detailed style guide after booking.
Where do you shoot?
We shoot in our St. Louis studio, at your office or workspace, or on location. Many clients combine studio and environmental shots in one session.
How many final images do I get?
As many as you want. Image pricing is à la carte. You pay a session fee for our time plus a per-image fee for each retouched image you select from your proofing gallery. Every image is delivered in web, print, and social-optimized formats.
How long is the session?
A focused headshot session is 30-45 minutes. Environmental and branding sessions run 60-90 minutes. We never rush.
Can I use these for my book cover or press kit?
Absolutely. We deliver high-resolution files suitable for print, press, and publishing. Many of our entrepreneur clients use their portraits for book jackets, speaker one-sheets, and media kits.
Walker Deibel entrepreneur portrait in outdoor park setting by Henry David Photography

Ready to Show the World Your Brand?

Let's create portraits that capture your entrepreneurial spirit and tell your story. Whether you need a single polished headshot or a full branding library, we'll make it happen.

Call or text: (314) 877-8877