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Rod Goodman — Award-Winning NYC Corporate Headshot Photographer

Rod Goodman is a corporate headshot photographer in New York City, specializing in authentic, professional portraits for executives, teams, and professionals. Based in Chelsea, he offers both in-studio and on-location sessions, ensuring consistent, brand-aligned images for LinkedIn, company websites, and marketing materials.

Rod Goodman is a New York City–based headshot photographer with decades of experience creating professional, authentic portraits for executives, teams, and individual professionals. His work appears on LinkedIn profiles, corporate websites, annual reports, speaker bios, and marketing campaigns, always with the goal of making people look confident, approachable, and real.

From his Chelsea studio, just steps from Penn Station, Rod offers both in-studio and on-location sessions throughout NYC. Whether it’s a single executive, a full leadership team, or large-scale staff portraits, he ensures visual consistency and brand alignment across every image. Many companies choose an on-site shoot for their initial session, then send new hires to Rod’s studio to maintain a seamless look.

Rod’s expertise in lighting, direction, and expression helps even camera-shy subjects feel at ease, resulting in portraits that reflect personality and professionalism. For those who want additional polish, makeup artists and wardrobe stylists can be arranged upon request.

Every project is tailored to your specific needs, location, and intended use. For personalized pricing and scheduling, please get in touch.

NYC Corporate Headshots That Reflect Confidence and Authenticity

A professional headshot is more than just a photo, it’s a strategic tool for making a strong first impression. Rod Goodman’s NYC corporate headshots are designed to convey confidence, approachability, and authenticity, whether they’re featured on LinkedIn, executive team pages, or in high-profile speaking engagements. Every image is crafted with precision lighting, expert direction, and a focus on capturing the real you, ensuring your portrait aligns with your brand and resonates with your audience.

See Inside Our Chelsea, NYC Headshot Studio

Step inside our Chelsea, NYC studio, where we create authentic, professional corporate headshots and portraits for executives, teams, and professionals. This is where your headshots come to life, in a space designed for comfort, confidence, and consistently polished results.

About Rod Goodman — NYC Corporate Headshot Photographer

Calm Under Pressure, Even Back at Hanna-Barbera

My first real job was at Hanna-Barbera Studios in Hollywood, working behind the scenes on shows like The Flintstones and The Smurfs. Over more than a decade there, I managed overseas animation production and collaborated with executives, creatives, and international teams — all of which shaped how I work with people today: with calm, clarity, and a knack for helping professionals feel at ease.

From Animation to Photography

I picked up a camera at 30 and was instantly hooked. What began as a photojournalism pursuit quickly evolved into portraiture — helping people show up authentically in front of the lens. After apprenticing with a top Los Angeles headshot photographer (where we’d often shoot 30+ clients a weekend), I opened my own studio and became one of the busiest photographers in LA.

Establishing My Studio in NYC

In 2005, I expanded to New York City and built my practice in Chelsea. Since then, I’ve photographed more than 20,000 people — from CEOs and founders to entire company teams — delivering portraits that feel confident, natural, and true to who someone is.

What I Offer Today

I now specialize in corporate headshots and executive branding sessions for professionals across finance, law, healthcare, tech, and beyond. Whether in my Chelsea studio or at your office, I bring a relaxed, efficient, and highly professional approach that gets results.

With over two decades of experience, I’ve created headshots used in press kits, investor decks, speaking engagements, LinkedIn profiles, and major media outlets. I believe a great headshot isn’t just about good lighting — it’s about real presence and trust. That’s what I aim to deliver in every session.

A Personal Note

I live in East Harlem with my wife, and I still miss our little pug, Tallulah, who used to run the studio better than I did.

If you’re looking for clean, confident portraits that help you be seen, I’d be glad to help.