Chad Swinford Photography

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Individual Headshots
$350
Team Sessions
$125/person
Standard Delivery
24-48 hrs
Usage Rights
Always Included
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General

Corporate headshots, business headshots, executive headshots, LinkedIn headshots, on-site team headshots, conference and event photography, brand photography, employer branding photography, and corporate video production.

All services are available throughout Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Bloomington, Lafayette, and Central Indiana. See the full list at Photography Services Indianapolis.

Indianapolis and the full Central Indiana market - Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville, Greenwood, Bloomington, Lafayette, Fort Wayne, and surrounding areas. Travel fees apply for locations more than 50 miles from Indianapolis.

Both. For team bookings of 5 or more people, on-site at your Indianapolis office is almost always the right choice - I bring professional lighting and backdrop equipment and your team stays in the building. For individual sessions, we can shoot at your office, a location of your choice, or another mutually convenient spot. See On-Site Team Headshots for more details on how on-site sessions work.

Yes - and this is one of the most common reasons Indianapolis businesses work with us. Headshots for new hires, conference coverage for a quarterly event, and brand photos for a website refresh can all be handled by one photographer who already knows your brand. Bundling multiple services is available - ask when you reach out.

Headshots

Individual sessions run 60-90 minutes and cover multiple looks and backgrounds. On-site team sessions run 5-10 minutes per person, plus 30 minutes setup and 20-30 minutes teardown.

Wear what you'd wear to your most important meeting. Solid colors photograph cleaner than busy patterns. Avoid pure white if you prefer a lighter background. Bring 2-3 options - we can try different looks during the session. After booking, I send a full prep guide covering wardrobe, grooming, and what to expect on set.

That's the most common thing I hear before a team session. I direct every person through the session - you don't have to figure out what to do. Most people who say they hate photos end up with results they're genuinely happy with because the process is fast, low-pressure, and professionally guided.

Yes. Share sample photos from your current headshots and I'll match the background color, lighting style, and framing. This is important for partial team refreshes where some people already have photos.

Yes. Executive headshot sessions are tailored specifically for C-suite, VP, board member, and leadership team photography - calibrated for press, board materials, speaking bios, and high-visibility professional use. See Executive Headshots Indianapolis.

Yes - individual LinkedIn headshot sessions and on-site team LinkedIn bookings are available. Individual sessions from $350. See LinkedIn Headshots Indianapolis for details.

Events & Corporate Photography

Conferences, summits, annual meetings, town halls, trade shows, awards ceremonies, galas, training events, workshops, and networking receptions throughout Indianapolis and Central Indiana. See Conference Photographer Indianapolis.

A full-day conference typically produces 300-600 edited images. Half-day events typically yield 150-300 images. Every usable image from the event is included - I don't arbitrarily limit gallery size.

Yes. Same-day delivery is available for events with active social media or press needs. Mention this when booking and we'll build it into the session plan.

Yes. Video coverage and highlight reels are available as add-ons to any event photography package. Combined photo and video bookings receive a discount. See Video Production for details.

Pricing

Individual professional headshot sessions start at $350 and include 60-90 minutes of shooting, professional retouching, high-resolution files, and full commercial usage rights. Team sessions start at $125 per person for groups of 4-9, with custom pricing for 10 or more.

For a complete breakdown, see the Indianapolis headshot pricing guide.

Half-day event coverage (up to 4 hours) starts at $1,200. Full-day coverage (up to 8 hours) is $1,800. Multi-day and custom packages are quoted based on scope. All pricing includes editing, delivery, and full commercial usage rights.

Yes - always. Professional editing, high-resolution file delivery, and full commercial usage rights are included in every service. There are no add-on fees for editing, no licensing fees, and no per-use charges. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.

Yes. A deposit is required to hold your date. The balance is due at or before the session. Specific deposit amounts are confirmed when you book.

No travel fees for locations within 50 miles of Indianapolis. Travel fees apply for locations beyond 50 miles. I regularly serve Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville, Greenwood, Bloomington, Lafayette, and Fort Wayne with no travel surcharge.

Delivery & Editing

Standard delivery is within 24-48 hours for headshot sessions and event photography. Same-day delivery is available for sessions with active social or press needs - just mention it when booking. Rush delivery within a few hours is available for urgent situations.

Via a private online gallery. You receive full-resolution files ready for print and digital use, plus web-optimized exports ready to post without additional processing. Gallery links are easy to share with your team or stakeholders.

Professional retouching on all headshots includes removing stray hairs, whitening teeth, minimizing blemishes, reducing under-eye bags, and optimizing lighting and contrast for a polished, natural result. The goal is always a photo that looks like you on your best day - not an obviously edited version of you.

Gallery links remain active for a minimum of 90 days. Download your files promptly after delivery - we recommend backing them up to your own storage immediately.

Usage Rights

Yes. All photos come with full commercial usage rights. You can use them on your website, LinkedIn, press kits, marketing materials, annual reports, job postings, internal communications, conference materials, and anywhere else your professional presence appears. No licensing fees, no restrictions, no expiration.

Yes. Individual employees can use their headshots on their personal LinkedIn profiles, professional bios, speaker pages, and any other personal professional use. Full usage rights apply to both the company and the individual.

No commercial restrictions. The one standard condition is that photos not be resold or licensed to third parties as stock photography. All other professional business uses are permitted without limitation.

Booking & Policies

Fill out the contact form with your service type, approximate headcount or event scope, and preferred dates. I respond within 24 hours with availability and a quote. A deposit confirms the booking.

Individual headshot sessions typically book within 1-2 weeks. Team sessions need 1-2 weeks lead time for scheduling coordination. Event photography should be booked as early as possible - spring and fall conference season fills quickly. For urgent needs, reach out and I'll do my best to accommodate.

Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the session receive a full refund of the deposit. Cancellations within 72 hours forfeit the deposit. Reschedules are accommodated when possible with reasonable advance notice.

For outdoor sessions, weather-related reschedules are handled on a case-by-case basis with no penalty. Most headshot sessions are conducted indoors and are unaffected by weather. Event photography proceeds regardless of weather unless the event itself is cancelled.

Yes. Recurring session agreements are available for Indianapolis companies that need quarterly or semi-annual on-site headshot days to keep pace with new hires. Recurring clients receive priority scheduling and preferred rates. Contact us to discuss a recurring arrangement.

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