Can I buy more images than what is in my package?

Yes. While standard packages include a set number of images, such as three or five, you are never restricted. If the proofing gallery contains more shots you wish to use, additional high-resolution retouched images can be purchased individually. This is a common request when clients find they want a wider variety of expressions or backgrounds for different marketing channels.

Do you provide the raw, unedited files?

No. I do not provide raw or unedited files from any session. My professional reputation is based on the quality of the finished, retouched image. A raw file is only half-finished; the editing and colour grading are essential parts of the editorial process. You will receive high-quality JPEGs that are ready for immediate professional use.

How long does it take to get my images?

The proofing gallery is usually sent within 48 hours of the shoot. Once you have made your final selections for retouching, the finished images are delivered within 5 to 7 working days. If you have an urgent deadline for a press release or a new job start, let me know in advance and I can often accommodate a faster turnaround.

What is included in the retouching process?

Professional retouching at Ross Nixon Photography involves colour correction, exposure adjustment, and subtle skin work. This includes removing temporary blemishes, reducing distracting stray hairs, and ensuring your skin tone is accurate under the lighting used. The goal is a clean, natural look that represents you on your best day, rather than something that looks obviously filtered or artificial.

How many images do staff members get in a group session?

For corporate team bookings where I visit your Edinburgh office, it is standard to provide one or two final retouched images per person. This allows the session to move quickly and ensures everyone has a consistent, high-quality headshot for the company website and email signatures. Packages for teams are priced based on the number of staff and the total number of images required.

How many headshots do I get in a session?

Ross Nixon Photography typically provides 3 to 10 fully retouched images per session depending on the package selected. This ensures quality over quantity, focusing on professional standards for LinkedIn, casting, or corporate profiles.

How many headshots you get in a session depends on whether you are booking a quick individual update or a full corporate team session. For most individual clients in Edinburgh, a standard session yields 3 to 10 final, high-resolution retouched images. This range is purposeful. Editorial-standard photography relies on meticulous lighting and posing, which takes time to execute correctly. Providing hundreds of raw files is counter-productive for a professional profile; instead, my process involves narrowing down the best frames to ensure your brand and identity are represented with clarity. My approach prioritises quality, meaning every file you receive has been hand-edited for colour, tone, and skin consistency. This ensures you have a versatile set of images for different platforms without the clutter of repetitive shots.

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What's included

When you book a headshot session, the final image count represents finished, professional assets. For a standard 60-minute session, we usually work through two or three different outfits and lighting setups. This variety allows for different 'looks'—perhaps one formal for a corporate board report and one more relaxed for social media or an About Us page. After the shoot, you are provided with a digital proofing gallery. From this selection, you choose your included number of images for final retouching. Each selected image is then processed for optimum skin texture, stray hair removal, and exposure balance. The 'quantity' isn't just a number; it is a guarantee of usable, high-end files. Delivering a handful of excellent portraits is more valuable than providing fifty average ones. Extra images can always be purchased if you find more shots you like in the proofing gallery, but the primary goal is to provide a concise, powerful set of images that serve your specific professional needs across all digital and print media.

How it works

The process begins with a brief discussion on what you need the images for. On the day, we work at my studio or your office location. I do not rush the session; we take enough frames to ensure we have captured several strong options. Within 48 hours, you receive a private link to a proofing gallery containing the best uncoloured watermarked frames. You select the frames you want based on your package. Once selected, I spend time on the post-production of those specific files. The high-resolution files are then delivered via a secure download link. These are provided in both full resolution for print and web-optimised versions for immediate upload to LinkedIn or company websites. This ensures that the few images you receive are technically perfect and ready for any professional application without further adjustment required on your end. It is a streamlined, transparent workflow designed for busy professionals.

Local detail

Working as an editorial photographer in Edinburgh, I understand the requirement for different backdrops. If we aren't using a traditional studio setup, we might use the specific architectural textures of areas like the Exchange District or the New Town. For outdoor corporate headshots, the grey sandstone of Edinburgh provides a neutral, high-end backdrop that looks excellent in professional portraits. I often work with firms based around St Andrew Square and George Street where the light can be quite specific depending on the time of day. Because I am mobile, I can bring a portable studio setup directly to your office in Leith or the West End, which is often the most efficient way to handle multiple staff headshots in one session. If I am shooting a team of ten people, each person typically receives one or two final retouched headshots, ensuring brand consistency across the entire company directory. This local knowledge ensures we avoid the wind-tunnels of the Grassmarket while still capturing the distinct character of a professional working in the Scottish capital.

Questions people ask

Can I buy more images than what is in my package?: Yes. While standard packages include a set number of images, such as three or five, you are never restricted. If the proofing gallery contains more shots you wish to use, additional high-resolution retouched images can be purchased individually. This is a common request when clients find they want a wider variety of expressions or backgrounds for different marketing channels.
Do you provide the raw, unedited files?: No. I do not provide raw or unedited files from any session. My professional reputation is based on the quality of the finished, retouched image. A raw file is only half-finished; the editing and colour grading are essential parts of the editorial process. You will receive high-quality JPEGs that are ready for immediate professional use.
How long does it take to get my images?: The proofing gallery is usually sent within 48 hours of the shoot. Once you have made your final selections for retouching, the finished images are delivered within 5 to 7 working days. If you have an urgent deadline for a press release or a new job start, let me know in advance and I can often accommodate a faster turnaround.
What is included in the retouching process?: Professional retouching at Ross Nixon Photography involves colour correction, exposure adjustment, and subtle skin work. This includes removing temporary blemishes, reducing distracting stray hairs, and ensuring your skin tone is accurate under the lighting used. The goal is a clean, natural look that represents you on your best day, rather than something that looks obviously filtered or artificial.
How many images do staff members get in a group session?: For corporate team bookings where I visit your Edinburgh office, it is standard to provide one or two final retouched images per person. This allows the session to move quickly and ensures everyone has a consistent, high-quality headshot for the company website and email signatures. Packages for teams are priced based on the number of staff and the total number of images required.

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