Professional Headshots on the Gold Coast
Studio and on location headshots for professionals, business owners and corporate teams. We guide your posing and expression, then naturally retouch your preferred images for LinkedIn, websites and business profiles. No experience in front of the camera needed.
Our Why
Your image is built for business.
Your professional image says something about you before you've even spoken. Whether it's on LinkedIn, your company website, a business proposal or a professional profile, it's often the first impression you make.
Choosing to invest in a professional headshot is a deliberate decision. It demonstrates that you take your career, your business and the way you present yourself seriously. It's an opportunity to put your best foot forward, rather than leaving that first impression to chance.
We approach every session with that same attention to detail. From lighting and composition to posture and expression, we work with you to create a natural, confident and approachable image that reflects who you are and how you want to be seen.
Because when you take your professional image seriously, others are more likely to do the same.
Packages
Professional Headshot Packages
Every session includes professional guidance with posing, expression, posture and presentation. Final files are supplied as full resolution JPEGs with maximum quality. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Express Headshot
$150A focused session. For that one perfect shot.
A fast, focused studio session for professionals who need a sharp headshot without a long process. One background, one look, one consistent lighting setup, for a focused headshot. In studio image selection (gallery download not included). One selected, retouched photograph. Supplied as full resolution JPEG files with maximum quality, at least 5,000 pixels on the longest edge.
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Looks & backgrounds
- One look · One background
- Finished images
- 1 final selected photograph
- Delivery
- Email only (ready in studio)
- Resumes
- Job applications
- Staff profiles
- Profile updates
Impression Session
$250More time, more choice, more images.
A guided studio session with room to work through multiple expressions, angles and shot variations. One background, up to three looks through clothing changes, one consistent lighting setup, and in studio selection guidance with a web gallery included for later viewing. Includes 3 selected, retouched photographs. Supplied as full resolution JPEG files with maximum quality, at least 5,000 pixels on the longest edge.
- Duration
- Up to 1 hour
- Looks & backgrounds
- Up to 3 looks · One background
- Finished images
- 3 final selected photographs
- Delivery
- Email or gallery download
- Professionals
- Managers
- Business owners
- Corporate profiles
Personal Brand Session
$795Built around you and your brand.
A tailored studio session shaped around you and your profession, your goals and where the images will be used. Multiple backgrounds, multiple lighting setups, multiple wardrobe changes, headshots alongside seated/standing and wider portrait options. In studio selection guidance with web gallery included for additional reviewing. 10 selected, retouched photographs. Supplied as full resolution JPEG files with maximum quality, at least 5,000 pixels on the longest edge.
- Duration
- Up to 3 hours
- Looks & backgrounds
- Multiple wardrobe & backgrounds
- Finished images
- 10 final selected photographs
- Delivery
- Email or gallery download
- Entrepreneurs
- Consultants
- Speakers
- Authors
- Coaches
- Creatives
- Actors
- Models
On Location Headshot
$595Your workplace, in the picture.
We bring the studio to you and use your own workplace setting or a studio style background. Location equipment for one look/setup, workplace headshot for one person (second person same visit is $140). Equipment, setup and pack down included. 1 selected, retouched photograph. Supplied as full resolution JPEG files with maximum quality, at least 5,000 pixels on the longest edge.
- Duration
- Approx. 60 to 90 minutes on site
- Looks & backgrounds
- One look · Second person option
- Finished images
- 1 final selected photograph
- Delivery
- Onsite selection & review gallery + online download
- Small business owners
- Tradespeople and makers
- Shop and studio owners
- Practitioners
- Directors and partners
Corporate and Team Headshots
From $875Consistency at scale.
Workplace or agreed corporate location session for three or more people. One look with consistent lighting and cropping across staff, delivering consistent staff headshots. One selected, retouched photograph per person. Supplied as full resolution JPEG files with maximum quality, at least 5,000 pixels on the longest edge. sRGB or Adobe RGB available.
- Duration
- Agreed in quote (half/full day)
- Looks & backgrounds
- One look · Workplace or studio style
- Finished images
- 1 per person
- Delivery
- Onsite selection & review gallery + online download
- Staff onboarding
- Team profiles
- Company websites
- Rebrands
- Annual reports
Premium Editorial
From $1,250Elevated and considered.
At your workplace or agreed location, with scope confirmed in your quote. Varied lighting and compositions capturing headshots, mid length and wider environmental portraits. Up to 3 hours with multiple wardrobe, look and set changes.
- Duration
- Up to 3 hours
- Looks & backgrounds
- Multiple wardrobe, look & set changes
- Finished images
- 10 final selected photographs
- Delivery
- Onsite selection & online review/download
- Your workplace or agreed location
- Headshots, mid length and wider environmental portraits
- Varied lighting and compositions
- Professional posing, expression and posture guidance throughout
- Multiple wardrobe, look and set changes
- 10 selected, retouched final photographs
- Supplied as full resolution JPEG files with maximum quality, at least 5,000 pixels on the longest edge
- Brand leaders
- Established businesses
- Annual reports
- Campaigns
- Media
Optional add ons to any session
Tailor your package with optional extras, available across every session type.
- Additional image selections$55 each
- Custom file preparation$95 per finished image
Your session already includes your selected, retouched photographs as full resolution JPEG files. You can resize and crop these yourself, or provide them to your designer. If you'd prefer us to prepare the versions you need, our custom file preparation service provides tailored crops, dimensions and file formats for your intended uses.
- Square and portrait crops for profiles, biographies and social media
- Website, presentation and banner versions
- Web optimised files for efficient website use
- Custom dimensions to suit supplied requirements
- Background removal and transparent versions where required
We'll confirm your required outputs before preparing the files.
- Advanced editing and retouchingPriced on enquiry
Paul Cincotta
APPL M.Photog I, Photographer
Meet your photographer
Two decades of making real people look genuinely good.
Paul Cincotta has spent over 20 years perfecting the art of portraiture. His expertise goes far beyond lighting and lenses. It lives in the subtle craft of expression, body language, posture, and the quiet confidence he builds in every person who steps in front of his camera.
If you've ever felt awkward being photographed, you're in the right place. Paul's studio is purpose built for people who don't consider themselves naturally photogenic. He'll guide you through every moment, where to look, how to stand, how to relax, so the final image feels effortless and authentic.
Accredited as an AIPP Licentiate Photographer and recognised as a Gold Bar Double Master Photographer, Paul brings genuine authority to every session, whether it's a single LinkedIn headshot or a full corporate team shoot.
- AIPP Licentiate Photographer (APPL)
- Gold Bar / Double Master Photographer
- Decades of professional experience
- International Award Winning Portrait Photographer
How it works
A simple, guided process, no experience required
Every step is guided. Show up looking your best and we'll handle the direction, the timing and the detail.
Get in touch
Tell us what you need the headshots for. LinkedIn, your team, personal branding, or media. We'll help you choose the right session.
Come to the studio (or we come to you)
Relax in our bright, air conditioned Runaway Bay studio, or we'll set up on location at your office or a nearby backdrop.
We guide you through it
Paul directs your posture, expression, and angle so you look your best. View images instantly on tethered displays.
Choose & receive your finished images
Select your favourites and then you'll receive your selected, retouched photographs as full resolution JPEG files. You may then prepare your own crops and sizes, or choose our optional custom file preparation service.
The studio
Headshot Studio in Runaway Bay
Centrally located in Runaway Bay with easy access from Southport and surrounding Gold Coast suburbs. Our studio is built for comfort, precision, and a relaxed experience from the moment you arrive.
For businesses & teams
Corporate & Team Headshots Gold Coast
Your team's imagery is part of your brand. We deliver clean, consistent headshots across every staff member, whether it's five people or fifty, with minimal disruption to your day.
- Consistent team imagery across all staff and leadership
- Efficient on site photography at your office, or in our studio
- Executive portraits that convey authority and approachability
- Staff onboarding photos that scale with your growing team
- Annual report, website, and intranet ready imagery
- Company rebrand and refresh packages
“We had such good feedback on the whole experience with the team. Everyone thought Paul was fantastic! Really great job.”
For personal brands
Personal Branding Photography
Entrepreneurs, consultants, speakers, authors, and coaches need more than a single headshot. We build a tailored session around your profession, your goals, and exactly where your image will be seen.
- Website imagery and about pages
- Social media profile images
- Speaking profiles and press features
- Marketing collateral and proposals
- Email signatures and professional bios
- Personal brand development
LinkedIn & professional profiles
LinkedIn Headshots Gold Coast
Your LinkedIn photo is often the very first thing a recruiter, client, or colleague sees. We create headshots that read as credible, approachable, and current. Built for the platforms where your career actually lives.
Professionals
Refresh your LinkedIn, staff profile, or company bio with a credible, modern image.
Graduates & students
Build LinkedIn credibility before your first job or next application.
Job seekers
Stand out to recruiters with a headshot that signals you take your career seriously.
Networking groups
Consistent, professional profile images for every member of your network.
“I asked Paul to take my Cabin Crew ID photo for job applications, and he kindly accommodated my last-minute request. He guided me on how to pose and helped me with facial expressions, allowing multiple retakes until we got the perfect shot.”
Client stories
What Our Clients Say
Professional photography is about more than getting a great image. It's about helping people feel comfortable, confident and well guided throughout their session. Here's what clients have said about working with Paul.
“Paul's photography skills are truly remarkable. He dedicates extensive time and effort to capture the perfect shot.”
Selim Ozluer
Google Review, December 2023
“Very nice photographer. Taking his time for his clients until the right photo is shot. Highly recommended.”
Jan Raddatz
Google Review, July 2022
“Paul was fast, professional and very easy to deal with. Highly recommended.”
Paul Glennon
Google Review, July 2022
“Very professional.”
Verified five star Google reviews
Ready to look like the best version of yourself?
Book your headshot or request team pricing today. The process is easy, guided, and built around you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Professional Headshot FAQs
Which session is right for me?
How much does a headshot cost?
I'm uncomfortable being photographed. Will you help me?
What should I wear, and how should I prepare?
How do I choose my photographs?
What retouching is included?
What files will I receive?
How long until I receive my images?
Can I buy more photographs?
Can you photograph our team at our workplace?
Where is the studio, and is there parking?
How do I book, and can I reschedule?
Still have questions? Contact the studio or call 07 5625 8230.
Book your headshot
Let's create a headshot you're proud to use.
Tell us what you need the image for and we'll guide you to the right session. Enquire online, or call the studio, we're happy to talk it through.