Your LinkedIn photo is doing a lot of talking. Make sure it says the right thing.
Executive headshots, personal branding, and team photography for Bay Area professionals who want to show up online the way they show up in real life.
Book a Headshot Session ↗
Ten years from now, they won't scroll a hard drive. They'll look up at the wall.
Fine art family, maternity, couture, dance, and pet portraits — designed as heirloom wall art and Italian handcrafted albums that belong in your home forever.
Plan a Portrait Session →Bay Area Headshot & Portrait Photographer
Award-Winning Bay Area Portrait Photographer based in San Ramon
Headshots, Personal & Business Branding, Maternity & Family Portraits
Most people have never seen a photograph of themselves they truly love. That changes here.
Whether you're a Bay Area professional whose LinkedIn photo no longer reflects who you've become — or a parent who knows these years are passing faster than you can hold onto them — you deserve photographs that make you stop and say that's exactly it.
Studio sessions in San Ramon. On-location headshots across the East Bay and Silicon Valley. Fine art portrait artistry for families, maternity, dance, couture, and pets — designed to live on your walls for generations.
Corporate Headshots & Personal Branding
Bay Area Headshot & Portrait Photographer for Executives & Teams
Your headshot is the first thing a new client sees — before you've said a single word. Make it count.
↗ All headshot sessions now booked at headshotsandbranding.comLinkedIn & Corporate Headshots
Polished, consistent LinkedIn headshots for executives and teams — created in studio or on location, with a guided, professional experience.
Explore Headshots →Business Branding Photography
Strategic visual storytelling for businesses and entrepreneurs who want imagery aligned with their brand, values, and voice.
Explore Branding →Personal Branding Photography
Professional portraits designed for websites, speaking engagements, authors, press releases, magazine covers and personal brand growth.
Explore Personal Branding →Conference & Event Headshot Booths
On-site professional headshots for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events — seamless, efficient, and high quality.
Explore Event Booths →Actor & Artist Headshots
Clean, casting-ready headshots with natural expression and industry-appropriate looks. Showcase YOU in your portfolio.
Explore Actor Headshots →Looking for headshots? Our dedicated headshot studio is just a click away.
Visit Headshots & Branding↗Personal Portraits & Heirloom Wall Art
Personal Portraits — A Portrait Artist Studio
Fine art portraiture crafted as heirloom wall art and legacy albums.
Maternity
Because life begins in the womb.
Couture
Be bold, be you.
Dance
Sweat, tears, and the beauty in between.
Family
Heirloom portraits for your home.
Pets
Timeless portraits of your beloved companion.
Seniors
The milestone before the next chapter.
Wall Art
Ornate gold, modern, classic wood frames & canvas.
Albums
Italian handcrafted legacy albums.
The Experience
The Process
Design Your Session
We'll talk through your goals, outfits, and exactly what you want to feel when you see the final images. Nothing is left to chance.
Enjoy Your Session
Relax — you won't have to figure out what to do with your hands. I'll guide every pose, every expression, every moment.
Cinematic Reveal
This is my favorite part. You'll see your portraits on a big screen and we'll choose the ones that belong on your walls — and in your story.
The Photographer
I don't take pictures. I make people see themselves clearly.
Most photographers will hand you a USB and call it a day. I'm not one of them.
I'm Pooja Ahuja. I run a portrait studio in San Ramon and a headshot operation that quietly photographs the people running Bay Area boardrooms. The two sides of this studio aren't a coincidence — they're the same belief in two different rooms: that a portrait should make you stand a little straighter when you see it.
Headshot day with me isn't 15 minutes of "say cheese." It's posture, presence, and a calm voice in your ear telling you exactly what to do — so you walk out with a picture that makes new clients say yes before you've even spoken. On the portrait side, I'm not photographing your family. I'm building the piece that hangs over your fireplace for the next thirty years.
I'm based in the East Bay, I shoot on-location across San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley, and a Houston studio is opening soon. I do not photograph weddings, events, or cake smashes. I do one thing — make people look like the version of themselves they want the world to remember.
If that sounds like what you've been looking for, you're in the right place.
portraits
Photographer
& Houston (soon)
Pooja did an outstanding job with our headshots and team photos. Her eye for detail and ability to capture natural, professional images really stood out. The photos exceeded our expectations.
Sunil — Founder, Soul Of The Machine
Trusted by Teams Across the Bay Area
For Your Walls
Where Will Your Story Live in Your Home?
Beautiful photographs shouldn't sit on a USB. We design wall art and Italian handcrafted albums you'll want to display for generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You're Wondering
How much do professional headshots cost?
Professional headshot photography typically ranges from $300 to $1,500 or more depending on the photographer's experience, session length, and number of final images. At Pooja Photography, sessions are priced as a full luxury experience, including pre-session consultation, professional posing guidance, and a reveal ordering session. Pricing is available upon request and tailored to whether you're booking an individual session or a corporate headshot day for your team.
What should I wear for a professional headshot or portrait session?
For a professional headshot, solid colors photograph best. Avoid busy patterns, logos, and bright white, which can wash out against studio lighting. Navy, charcoal, burgundy, and jewel tones tend to work beautifully across most skin tones. You'll receive a detailed wardrobe guide before your session so you arrive prepared and confident, not second-guessing yourself in the parking lot.
How long does a professional headshot session take?
Most individual headshot sessions at Pooja Photography run 30 to 60 minutes. That includes time for outfit changes, posing guidance, and capturing a variety of looks for LinkedIn, your company website, and speaking profiles. Corporate headshot days for teams are scheduled in efficient 10-minute slots per person so your workday stays on track.
What's the difference between a headshot and a personal branding session?
A headshot is a single polished portrait, typically used for LinkedIn, company directories, and press features. A personal branding session goes deeper. It's a curated collection of images that tells your professional story — you in your workspace, you presenting, you in conversation, you at your best across multiple settings and outfits. If you're a coach, consultant, author, or entrepreneur who shows up consistently online, a personal branding session gives you months of content in one session.
Do you offer on-site corporate headshots at our office?
Yes. On-location corporate headshot days are one of our most popular services. A complete studio setup comes directly to your San Ramon, San Francisco, or East Bay office so your team doesn't have to travel. Most employees are photographed in 10 to 15 minutes each, making it easy to fit into a busy workday. The result is a polished, consistent set of professional headshots for your entire team. All headshot bookings are now handled at headshotsandbranding.com.
What is a portrait artist and how is it different from a regular photographer?
A portrait artist is a photographer who treats every session as a work of art — designed, guided, and finished as wall art or a legacy album rather than just a digital file. At Pooja Photography, every personal portrait session begins with a design consultation, is fully guided so you never wonder what to do, and ends with a cinematic reveal where we design your finished pieces together. The end result isn't files — it's fine art for your home.
Do you do events or weddings?
We are exceptional at creating portraits that tell stories — and that is our niche. So no, we do not photograph weddings, events, birthday parties, baby showers, cake smashes, or housewarming parties.
How long before I get to see my images?
We can't keep you waiting — we love it when you're excited to enjoy your portraits. For most sessions, the viewing/ordering appointment is right after the session. Once we have what you love, we get the images and products ready for you.
I need albums and wall art for my home. Can you help?
Absolutely. We believe beautiful photographs shouldn't sit on a USB gathering dust. We specialise in creating wall art and gorgeous Italian handcrafted legacy albums — available in ornate gold frames, classic wooden frames, modern frames, canvas gallery wraps, and metal prints. You'll love our exclusive selection.
Do I get the RAW files?
No RAW files or unfinished images will be provided. You go to a restaurant to enjoy a gourmet dinner, not raw food. We are that service.
Can I scan my printed images?
It is illegal to scan your prints. Photographers hold the copyright to the images by law.
How long do you keep my photographs?
We cannot guarantee preserving your images and recommend buying the photographs you love at your ordering appointment.
Can I cancel my session?
Custom photography is non-refundable. We can re-schedule the date once.
Reach Out
Ready to finally love the way you look in photos?
Two distinct experiences. One studio. Whether it's a headshot that books more clients or a portrait that lives on your wall for thirty years — let's make it happen.
Sessions are booking into July — check availability now