// For undergrads applying to competitive internships

Your first real headshot.

For undergrads chasing summer internships in finance, consulting, law, tech, and government — the kind of internship that turns into a return offer, which turns into a first job, which turns into a career.

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$199 · 20 min · Delivered in 48 hours
Professional undergraduate headshot — The First Headshot, DC Metro
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The summer internship is the job interview for the job.

At competitive firms, summer interns are converted to full-time at high rates — and the photo you submitted to get the internship is the same one that lives on your resume, your LinkedIn, and your first work directory.

70%+
// Conversion rate
At top investment banks and consulting firms, most full-time analyst hires come from converted summer interns. The internship is the offer.
~1sec
// First impression
A recruiter forms an opinion of you from your photo in less than a second. Your resume gets read after they've already decided how to read it.
3yrs+
// Photo lifespan
The photo you submit for your junior-year internship will follow you onto your full-time application, your first day badge, and your first LinkedIn promotion post.

One photo. Every door it needs to open.

For most undergrads, this is the first professional photo of any kind — and it ends up doing a lot of work across application portals, networking platforms, and follow-up emails.

01
LinkedIn profile
Your first real LinkedIn photo — the one recruiters and alumni see when you reach out about coffee chats. Often used before they look at your school or your major.
02
Internship application portals
Goldman, Morgan Stanley, JPM, McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte — most application portals request a photo as part of the submission.
03
Networking & alumni outreach
Coffee chat requests, cold emails to alumni at firms, networking event sign-ups. Your photo is on every one of them.
04
Career center portals
Handshake, Symplicity, your school's recruiting platform — the photo gets uploaded once and seen by every firm that views your profile.
05
First-job carryover
After your internship, the same photo follows you onto your full-time application, your first work directory, and your first office badge.
// Why this matters

You're 20 years old applying for a job that will define the next five.

Competitive internship recruiting is the most consequential decision-by-photo moment in early professional life. Goldman gets 50,000+ summer applications for ~250 spots — and the first cut happens on resume and photo screens, often before anyone reads your cover letter.

You don't need an artistic portrait. You need a photo that says "this person belongs in our analyst pool" — and then steps out of the way of the rest of your application. That's the entire product.

One package. One price. Built for the application cycle.

No tier confusion, no add-on upsells. Same product whether you're applying to Goldman or to a DC policy fellowship.

// The First Headshot · Internship
$199
20 min session · 1 retouched image · 48-hour delivery
  • Studio session in South Riding, VA
  • Full coaching — every angle, expression, and adjustment
  • High-res file for application portals
  • LinkedIn-optimized version included
  • Square crop for school directories
  • Pre-session prep guide for application-appropriate styling
  • Free reschedule up to 48 hours before
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Internship questions.

I've never had a professional headshot before. Is that a problem?
No — that's exactly who this is built for. The session is fully coached from start to finish. You don't need to know how to pose, what expression to make, or how to look at the camera. We'll handle every adjustment, show you the photos on the monitor as we shoot, and make sure you leave with something you'd actually use.
What should I wear?
Business professional — what you'd wear to a final-round internship interview. A blazer over a clean shirt or blouse works for nearly every industry: finance, consulting, law, tech, government. Solid colors photograph best. No need to over-invest in a new outfit; one good blazer carries the photo. The prep guide sent before your session covers specifics.
When should I book if I'm applying for next summer's internships?
Earlier than you think. Investment banking and consulting recruiting for the following summer often starts in late spring of sophomore year or early fall of junior year. You want the photo on your LinkedIn before you start networking. If you're a sophomore reading this in spring, book now. If you're a junior in early fall, book this week.
I'm applying to law school internships / 1L summer positions. Does this work?
Yes for pre-law undergrads applying to undergrad-level legal internships, government policy roles, or judicial externships. If you've started law school and are looking for 1L summer firm positions, see the dedicated law student headshot page — same product, different page tailored for law school recruiting.
Can my parents pay for this / can someone else book on my behalf?
Yes — bookings can be paid by anyone, with the session held for the student. Just include the student's name in the booking notes if the payer's name is different. The prep guide and reminders will go to whichever email is used to book.
Where is the studio?
South Riding, Virginia — accessible from anywhere in the DC Metro area. Free parking on-site. Address sent in your booking confirmation.