CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS PHOTOGRAPHER CAPTURING LIGHT, BRIGHT AND AUTHENTIC MOMENTS
DEIRDRE RAKUS PHOTOGRAPHY
CAPTURING AUTHENTIC
STORIES AND IMAGES FOR PROFESSIONALS & SMALL BUSINESS
Sessions Include:
Headshot and corporate branding portraits serve as a vital first introduction to your clients, especially in today’s digital age, where online platforms and social media play a key role in building business relationships. It’s essential to present the most polished, authentic version of yourself and your brand.
I am passionate about helping my clients showcase their corporate image, style, and true selves. With a background in advertising and a master’s in marketing, I understand the importance of this investment and its potential for a strong return. That’s why I approach headshot and corporate branding photography with both creativity and strategy.
I offer both indoor and outdoor sessions tailored to your needs:
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Indoor portraits can be taken at your workplace, in my studio on Grafton Common using professional backdrops, or even at a favorite coffee shop.
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Outdoor portraits can be held at your workplace, a park, or near architecturally interesting locations for a more lifestyle-focused look.
For branding packages, we’ll collaborate in person or via Zoom to fully understand your business, aspirations, and unique style. Together, we’ll create a custom session plan that fits your personal and professional marketing needs.
All Sessions Include:
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A pre-shoot consultation to discuss your vision
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Access to my Corporate Style Guide for outfit selection
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A tailored Headshot Questionnaire to ensure your session meets your goals
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A password-protected gallery of fully edited images delivered within two weeks
My Signature Style
Outdoor headshot sessions are available from June to October, scheduled 1–2 hours before sunset for the most flattering lighting and scenery.
A signed contract and $50 retainer are required to reserve your session. Pricing will include the 6.25% MA sales tax. Travel fees may apply.
LGBTQ+ Friendly & Transgender Safe Space
“Deirdre deserves more than 5 stars! She is organized, talented, flexible, and a pleasure to work with. Her pricing is fair and her finished photos are spectacular. She photographed our family and did interior home photos for my personal design business and captured both so well. I would absolutely recommend Deirdre to anyone!"
- Kelly Reinke, Reinke & Co.
HEADSHOT ONLY
10 - 15 minute session
Waist Up Portraits Only
1 Outfit Change
3 high resolution digital images
$355 +tax
SESSION PACKAGES
PERSONAL BRANDING
30 minute session
1 location
2 Outfit Changes
5 high resolution digital images
$655 +tax
CORPORATE BRANDING
60-90 minute session
2-3 locations
Unlimited Outfit Changes
20 high resolution digital images
$955 +tax
Additional Options
- Headshot's Additional Employees : $200/pp
- Small Retouching: $20
- Extensive Retouching Requests: $50/hr
- Branding Additional Location: $300
Custom Pricing Available:
- Team Portraits
- Corporate Events
- Branding Packages
- Product Photography
"Photography is not only what you see but also what you feel."
- Ansel Adams
TRUSTED by these BRANDS
How it Works
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Booking Your Session
Contact me to discuss your session and I'll answer any questions you have. Once we finalize details and select a date, I'll send you a Contract, my 'Corporate Style Guide', and a 'Headshot Questionnaire'. A $50 retainer and contract is required to reserve your date.
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Planning & Preparation
Feel free to reach out during the outfit planning process—I love helping clients choose the best looks! Personal and Corporate Branding sessions will include an in-depth meeting to discuss vision and goals and will include a photoshoot timeline and custom shot list.
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Your Session & Delivery
Within two weeks, you’ll receive a curated, password-protected gallery of edited images. Personal and Corporate Branding galleries will include Black & White options as well. From there, you can select your favorites and use for your printing and promotional needs!
Headshot & Branding Portfolio
TESTIMONIALS
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RAIN POLICY
If poor weather is predicted for our session day, we’ll communicate the morning of the session well before any hair, makeup or preparations begin. Together, we’ll discuss the options, but I will make the final decision. I do not take portraits in rainy, stormy, or snowy weather. However, cloudy skies are perfect for photography, and sessions will proceed on those days.
INSTAGRAM @deirdrerakusphotography
Family Portraits, Professional Headshots & Branding, Commercial Photography, Product Photography, Interior Photography, Modeling Headshots, High School Senior Portraits, Pet Photography & Event Photography. Outdoor natural light and studio photography offered. Primarily serving Central Massachusetts area (Grafton, Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, West Boylston, Upton & Worcester) but also love to travel to Boston, Cape Cod and beyond!