Professional Headshots in Newark, DE that Actually Look Like You
Confident, natural studio headshots for executives and professionals — guided every step, so even "non-photogenic" people walk out with a photo they love.
Trusted by professionals across Delaware & Greater Philadelphia
Real professionals. Real results.
What makes a studio428 session different.
This isn't point-and-shoot. Every session is built to get people who "hate" photos a result they're proud to use.
Real direction
I coach you through every pose, angle, and expression. You never have to wonder what to do with your hands.
See every shot live
Your photos appear on a big screen as we shoot. You help choose the keepers in the moment — no surprises later.
Multiple looks
In the Signature Session we explore outfits, backdrops, and expressions — confident, warm, approachable — so you leave with range.
Controlled studio light
A private Newark, DE studio with pro lighting means clean, consistent, flattering results — no bad office fluorescents.
Natural retouching
Professional retouching that still looks like you — polished, never plastic or over-filtered.
Fast turnaround
Quick delivery after your session, with a rush option when a deadline is breathing down your neck.
WHY WORK WITH ME
A headshot is an asset you'll use every single day.
Instant credibility — A polished, current headshot signals professionalism and trust before you say a word — on LinkedIn, your website, and in every intro email.
Confidence, even if you're camera-shy — "I'm not photogenic" describes most of my clients. I direct you the whole way, so the nerves never make the final cut.
You'll look like you — Natural expression and real direction, not a stiff corporate stare. Finally, a photo that matches the person clients actually meet.
Ready for every platform — The right crop and look for LinkedIn, your bio page, speaker profiles, and press — so you're covered wherever you show up.
NO SURPRISES
Exactly what you get.
Every session — Express or Signature — happens in my private Newark, DE studio and includes:
Private, climate-controlled Newark, DE studio
Professional studio lighting & backdrops
Hands-on posing & expression coaching
Live on-screen review as we shoot
Professional, natural-looking retouching
High-resolution digital files, ready to post
Wardrobe & prep guidance before you arrive
Multiple looks & backdrops (Signature)
Good-to-know callout (styled box — use a Code block or just bold text):
Studio-based. All sessions take place in my Newark, DE studio — a comfortable, controlled space with consistent lighting, so you're never at the mercy of a dim conference room or office windows.
Hair & makeup. Professional hair & makeup isn't part of the session — but I'll send prep guidance so you arrive camera-ready, and you're welcome to have your own done beforehand for an extra-polished look.
The Express Session
one strong image — fast
A focused, fully guided, 20-minute session built to get you one polished headshot you’ll actually be proud to use — ideal before a deadline, a new role, or a quick LinkedIn refresh.
• Expert direction from the very first frame — no guesswork
• One refined look, lit and posed for you
• One professionally retouched final image
• Live review — you approve it before you leave
$350
Session fee + One Final Image
Additional images available
for purchase
MOST POPULAR
The Signature Session
For a headshot library that works everywhere you show up.
An unhurried, collaborative session with room to explore multiple looks — so you leave with real range for your website, LinkedIn, speaking, and press, not just a single photo.
• Relaxed, untimed session — we finish when it’s right
• Multiple outfits, backdrops & expressions
• See every frame live & build your shortlist together
• Curated images that fit each place you show up
$250
Session fee. Images are selected
and purchased à la carte, starting
at $245 each
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, I'm Doug — and I make this easy.
I'm Doug Nottage, the photographer behind studio428, a real studio in Newark, Delaware — not a pop-up or an app. For years I've photographed executives, attorneys, financial advisors, consultants, and whole teams across Delaware and Greater Philadelphia. A lot of them booked while insisting they're "the worst person to photograph." They left with headshots they actually use.
My job isn't just to press the shutter — it's to direct you, put you at ease, and make sure you see the results as we go. No guesswork, no awkward silence, no hoping it turned out. Just a straightforward session and a photo that looks like your best, most real self.
Hundreds of professionals and teams photographed
Coaching on posing and expression, so you're never left guessing
A physical studio in Newark, DE, by appointment
Serving Delaware, Philadelphia, and West Chester, PA
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