How much do professional headshots cost in Ottawa?

Short answer: in 2026 most professional headshot sessions in Ottawa cost between $150 and $600 per person. Quick single image sessions sit at the low end, longer branding sessions at the top. Team days usually work out to $100 to $250 per person.

Those ranges come from rates that Ottawa and Ontario photographers publish. The spread is wide because "a headshot" can mean a ten minute slot with one image, or a half day with several looks. Here is what actually changes the price.

What changes the price

Session length. Express sessions under 30 minutes are the cheapest. An hour gives you time to relax, which is when the good expressions happen.

Number of retouched images. Many photographers charge a session fee plus a fee per final image, often $50 to $100 each. Always ask how many finished images are included.

Outfits and looks. Every change of outfit or background adds time.

Studio or on location. Studio rental or travel to your office is sometimes billed on top.

Usage. LinkedIn and your company site are standard. Advertising use can be licensed separately.

What I charge

A RUDQP headshot session is $199 (CAD, before HST). That includes a one hour session, 2 professionally edited headshots and 1 outfit. Each extra outfit is $100. If you want a rented studio, the studio is billed separately; many clients choose their office or an outdoor spot instead. Photos arrive within one week, or within 48 hours for $149.

Full details are on the professional headshots in Ottawa page.

Team and office headshots

For teams I come to your office anywhere in Ottawa or Gatineau and set up one consistent look for everyone. Across Ontario, team rates usually land between $100 and $250 per person once you have five or more people, and the per person price falls as the group grows. Send me your headcount and I will quote the day.

How to compare two quotes fairly

Ask every photographer the same four questions. How long is the session? How many retouched images are included? What does an extra image or outfit cost? When will I get the files? A $150 session that includes one image can cost more in the end than a $300 session that includes five.

You are not paying for the ten minutes it takes to press the shutter. You are paying to look like yourself on your best day.

Before your session, read what to wear for your headshot.

Quick answers

How much does a professional headshot cost in Ottawa?

Most professional headshot sessions in Ottawa cost between $150 and $600 per person in 2026, depending on session length and how many retouched images are included. RUDQP headshot sessions are $199 for one hour with 2 edited headshots.

How much do team headshots cost per person?

Team headshot days in Ontario usually work out to $100 to $250 per person for groups of five or more, with the per person price dropping as the group grows. RUDQP quotes team days by headcount and shoots on site across Ottawa and Gatineau.

What is included in a RUDQP headshot session?

One hour of shooting, 2 professionally edited headshots and 1 outfit for $199 before HST. Extra outfits are $100 each, studio rental is billed separately if you want one, and photos are delivered within one week.

How often should I update my headshot?

Every two to three years, or sooner if your look has changed noticeably or you have moved into a new role.