Austin Executive Photographer
Polished, authoritative portraits for CEOs, founders, and senior leaders who need to look the part at every level.
Executive Portrait Portfolio
A selection of executive portraits photographed for Austin's senior leaders, founders, and C-suite professionals.












Why Executive Portraits Matter
Board members, investors, press, and recruits form opinions about your leadership before you walk into the room. Your executive portrait is often the first thing they see. It should communicate authority, confidence, and approachability in equal measure.
A CEO portrait has a different energy than a VP headshot. We tailor every session to your specific position, industry, and audience, whether you need something boardroom-formal or modern and editorial.
Most executives are not comfortable in front of a camera. As a certified Peter Hurley Headshot Crew Mentor, Suzanne specializes in coaching natural, confident expressions from even the busiest, most camera-averse leaders.
Your executive portrait appears on the company website, annual reports, press releases, conference programs, LinkedIn, and investor decks. We deliver files optimized for every use case, from high-res print to social media.
Austin is one of the fastest-growing business hubs in the country. The executives leading its companies, from established firms to high-growth startups, need portraits that reflect the caliber of their work and the credibility of their organizations.
An outdated headshot, a cropped group photo, or a poorly lit selfie undermines the professional image you've spent years building. A great executive portrait does the opposite: it signals leadership, builds trust, and makes a lasting impression on everyone who sees it.
At Suzanne Covert Photography, we've photographed executive portraits for leaders at Kirkland & Ellis, Lincoln Property Company, Maxwell Locke & Ritter, and dozens of Austin's most respected organizations. Every session is built around efficiency, because we know your time is the one thing you don't have enough of.
Who It's For
You are the face of your company. Your portrait appears on investor decks, press pages, keynote programs, and every profile that represents your organization to the world.
CFOs, COOs, CTOs, and VPs need portraits that sit cohesively alongside the rest of the leadership team while reflecting their individual authority and expertise.
Law firm partners, board directors, and advisory members need portraits that convey trust and gravitas, particularly for annual reports, partner pages, and firm profiles.
Stepping into a new executive role deserves a portrait that matches. Whether it's a new position, a company rebrand, or simply time for an update, a fresh portrait sets the right tone from day one.
How It Works
We discuss your role, where your portrait will be used, wardrobe recommendations, and whether you'd prefer our downtown studio or an on-location session at your office.
Expert posing direction, professional LED lighting calibrated to your features, and real-time image review on our 42" monitor. Most executive sessions take 30 to 45 minutes.
Professionally retouched portraits delivered digitally with quick turnaround. Every file is optimized for web, print, and social media, ready to use across every platform.
More Executive Work
Executive portraits photographed for leaders in tech, law, finance, real estate, and healthcare across Austin and Central Texas.












Frequently Asked Questions
Our Express sessions take about 15 minutes, perfect for busy professionals. Deluxe sessions run about an hour, giving you time to explore multiple looks, outfit changes, and lighting setups.
Solid colors photograph best. Avoid busy patterns, logos, and bright white. We recommend bringing 2-3 outfit options so we can find what looks best on camera. We'll send you a detailed prep guide when you book.
Most clients receive their professionally retouched images within 24 hours. For team sessions and events, turnaround may vary depending on group size, but we always deliver quickly.
Absolutely. We bring our full studio setup to your location, including professional LED lighting and backdrops. The results look identical to our studio work. We also welcome teams at our downtown Austin studio at 800 Brazos Street.
That's what we hear most often, and it's never true. Suzanne is a certified Peter Hurley Headshot Crew Mentor, which means she specializes in coaching natural, confident expressions from even the most camera-shy people. You'll be surprised at how comfortable you feel.
Our Express session starts at $375 and our Deluxe session at $425. On-Location Branding sessions start at $1,125. All packages include professionally retouched digital images. Visit our packages page for full details.
Tell us about your needs and we'll set up a session that works with your schedule. Most executive sessions take under an hour.