PREMIUM IMAGES. OUTSTANDING SERVICE.
Your brand is worth it.
Your brand is more than just a logo or a face or a name; it represents your identity and shapes customer and client perceptions. I provide individual professionals and organizations of all sizes with a variety of visual marketing services, including business lifestyle branding, headshots, and corporate events. My decades of experience as a corporate executive provide me with unique insights into your business needs, allowing me to focus on making your brand thoughtful, memorable, and real. I believe in providing agency-quality images for every project along with outstanding service, while making your experience working with me both easy and fun.
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Elevating Your Brand Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
As your photographer, I view myself as your partner in visual branding. My job is to accurately represent your values and brand with my photography. I take the time to learn about you and tailor a photography package that meets your needs. Learn more about my process for making our photography sessions as seamless and successful as possible.
Corporate executive turned corporate photographer
Hello! I am a Tampa-based professional photographer with a passion for creating images that dates back to the 80s when I first took photography classes in college. I am also a former Wall Street investment banker, corporate development executive, and entrepreneur with an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin (Hook 'em, Horns!). This experience gives me a first-hand perspective into the needs of businesses and professionals at all levels. Today, I focus on doing what I love - producing high-quality photography in collaboration with incredible clients.
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I not only provide incredible images, I also provide the best in customer service. Here are what just a few of my very satisfied clients have to say about their experience working with me...
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Serving Tampa Bay and
surrounding areas. Available for travel.
About Me
MEET SIDNEY
I am a professional photographer based in Tampa who is focused on corporate photography, including business lifestyle branding, headshots, studio and location portraiture, and events. I’m best known for my craftsmanship, professionalism, and excellent customer service. Personally, I’m both creative and analytical, which is why I have degrees in photography and finance. For over 20 years, I was a Wall Street investment banker and business executive, including serving as the Vice President of Business and Content Development for Plaor, Inc., and the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development for Caesars Interactive Entertainment, the owner of the World Series of Poker and formerly the world’s largest online, mobile and social gaming company focused on casino entertainment.
After earning my MBA, I launched a start-up company focused on commercializing technology-based premium sports products called Legend Sports Gear, which became a member of the exclusive Austin Technology Incubator. About 10 years ago, I decided to pursue more personally fulfilling opportunities, accepting creative positions at prominent nonprofit organizations including The Animal Foundation, the largest single-site animal shelter in the U.S. Today, I leverage my extensive business experience to provide professionals and organizations of every size with a variety of visual content solutions.
I'm a lifelong Bucs fan who enjoys traveling and cooking with my wife.
While I’ve lived in many places – New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Austin, Las Vegas – this is actually my second time living in the Tampa Bay area, and my roots here go back to the 70s. In fact, I attended my first professional football game in Tampa on December 16th, 1979. Known as the “Monsoon Game”, the Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 3-0 in the driving rain, winning their division and earning a spot in the playoffs that year for the first time in franchise history. I’ve been a Bucs fan ever since!When not creating photographs or cheering on the Bucs, I enjoy traveling and cooking with my wife, Heather, a U.S. veteran and licensed clinical psychologist who served as the co-lead of the PTSD treatment team for the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System and as the Deputy Director of the Police Training Institute. Today, Heather is a full-time author and she often serves as my assistant during photo shoots. Given her background, I can trust her to help keep our sessions running smoothly!Hundreds of individuals and companies have trusted me to help them with their photography and branding needs. Contact me today for your free consultation. I look forward to getting to know you!
I and my work have been featured in some amazing places...
Please click on the images below to see examples of my work and to learn more about the services I offer.
Your Story. Your Image.
Your Visual Advantage.
When someone Googles you, what do you want them to see? Business headshots have evolved. Today, your image should be very contemporary, get you noticed, and authentically reflect who you are and the message you want to convey to the viewer. Your image should be the best version of you.
For every step of your professional journey, from recent grads to CEOs.
This type of “Personal Branding” is perfect for business executives, lawyers, doctors, real estate agents, actors, bloggers, artists, and recent grads alike. My magazine-quality portraits and best-in-class services insure all of my clients look and feel their best. Professionals at all levels come to me when they start a new job, when they've changed how they look, or simply because they've never had a professional headshot before. Organizations come to me when they want the best photos for their team members, board members and executives. At my studio, at your headquarters, or during your annual corporate event, I can provide you gorgeous headshots for a handful of people or a hundred. Click here and contact me to put your best face forward.
For work and social media
For actress profile
For online company profile
For work and social media
For social media profiles
For personal branding
For website and social media
For board member profiles
For modeling portfolio
Real estate agents
For a new job
For online doctor profile
For online company profile
For personal branding
For online media profiles
Are you struggling to produce visual content for your business? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, a large percentage of businesses find producing quality visual content consistently to be their biggest struggle with content production. Using stock photographs can seem like a quick and cost-effective option; however, you risk it being perceived as inauthentic, harming your brand. Additionally, using generic images are ineffective for showcasing your unique products, services, and team members.
If you can picture it, I can capture it.
To effectively compete today, businesses need to connect with audiences on a deeper level by creating powerful marketing images that capture attention and effectively communicate what your brand stands for. According to HubSpot, creating content that reflects your individual brand’s values (e.g., reliability, creativity, integrity) is one of the biggest ways marketing has changed recently. Additionally, images deliver among the highest ROI than any other content format.
I provide organizations of every size -- from multi-national corporations to the local French bakery -- with a variety of visual marketing and content solutions that help their brands resonate with customers. Clients partner with me for brand storytelling across all media, from billboards to websites, to promoting their businesses on social media, and distributing images for PR. Contact me today to learn how high-quality photography can build credibility and trust with audiences and grow your business. Your brand is one of your most valuable assets! Invest in it today with custom photography that provides your audience with clear, consistent messaging.
Advertising
Food Photography
Advertising
Content Creation
Product Photography
Advertising
Lifestyle
Content creation
Food photography
Lifestyle
Advertising
Content creation
Client interactions
I provide gorgeous images of executives, employees, donors, celebrities and honored guests at corporate events of all kinds. For-profit and non-profit organizations of all sizes have trusted me to capture special moments at fundraisers, galas, corporate parties and other events. The images I create with my camera capture the spirit of the moment, and make others wish they could attend your event.
The people, energy, and moments
that matter.
I never waste a photographic opportunity, insuring that you receive the most number of images possible to be used however you see fit, maximizing the return on your investment. Your special events take a lot planning and require flawless execution from a group of dedicated people. Whether you require just a single photographer or a team, I've got your event covered. Book me today and you can confidently check one thing off your to-do list, knowing the photography for your event will be taken care of.
Image caption - Bernadette Peters with donors and their mother who is holding photographs from when they met fifty years ago.
Event: Annual Chairman's Celebration
Client: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
Bernadette Peters and Teller at backstage event
Best In Show event winner
Corporate party
Corporate charity auction event
Red carpet event
Meet the Stanley Cup event
Event program announcement
Fundraising party
Animal welfare charity event
Golf charity event foursome
Gala event guests
Bernadette Peters at backstage event
Animal welfare charity event
Donor event guests
Groundbreaking ceremony
Event step and repeat
Gala party hors d'oeuvres
Corporate charity event
Donor event guests
Corporate charity auction event
Gala step and repeat
Corporate charity auction event
Golf charity tournament sponsor
I provide visual branding and content solutions for a variety of corporate photography needs, including professional portraits, commercial images, and events. Clients have described working with me as "smooth and professional", an "amazing experience", and an "absolute pleasure". My photography has been called "crisp and clean" and "fantastic". To achieve these results, I follow several steps to insure the success of your visual branding project, including:
I take the time to understand your needs. All of my client interactions begin with a phone call or a meeting so I can get to know you, your values, and your goals. I listen, ask questions, make suggestions, and offer alternatives when necessary. Depending on the complexity of the project, I'll send you a questionnaire to gather additional information so I can give you an accurate quote.
I prioritize clear and direct communication. After receiving information about your project, I then send you a detailed scope of work that reflects what we discussed, and the timing, pricing, and our respective responsibilities for the project to make sure we are on the same page. I communicate often so you know what to expect at every step, because one of my top principles in business is -
No surprises!I provide the tools and resources for success. Regardless of the size or scope of the project, I make sure everything is in place for a successful branding session. Whether its the preparation guide for your headshot, additional photographers for your event, or county permits for your commercial shoot, I will make sure that you are ready, that the process is managed smoothly, and that you are 100% satisfied with the results.
Although the process can vary slightly depending on your needs, what never changes is my commitment to quality and service.
Below is a sample of the services I provide.
| Professional Portraits | Commercial | Event Photography | Marketing Collateral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headshots | Product photography | Award ceremonies | Board presentations |
| Environmental | Food photography | Conferences | Annual reports |
| In-studio | Lifestyle branding | Galas | Business plans |
| Personal branding | Advertising | Networking events | Websites |
| Groups and teams | Social media content | Press conferences | Print and digital ads |
| Creative | Long-term projects | Company getaways | Brochures |
| Action / BTS | Client interactions | Product launches | Investor presentations |
Reach out to me today for a free consult. I look forward to working with you!
Pricing
Headshots and Personal Branding*
A basic headshot session starts at $299 and individual portrait clients typically spend an average of $650 with me. Prices can vary based on the total number of final images needed, the number of looks and outfit changes, and whether or not hair and makeup services are required. Other factors that can impact cost include travel distance to location shoots and turnaround time. Packages are available for volume corporate headshots that can be tailored to your needs. Click here to see my headshot portfolio, and here to book your portrait session today.
Commercial Photography*
My commercial photography includes a wide variety of products; therefore, costs can vary greatly and are impacted by the complexity of the project, the number of edited images, the need for models, the length of the project, and travel distances, among other factors. Since each of my clients is unique in the services they require, they can typically spend anywhere from $1500-$10000+ with me. Click here to set up a free consultation to discuss your visual marketing needs, and here to see my commercial photography portfolio.
Corporate Event Photography*
Clients typically spend $150-$400+ per hour for my corporate event photography, depending on the size of the event, its location, and number of photographers needed. The addition of add-on services such as same-day edits or real-time photo delivery to guests via SpotMyPhotos can also increase the overall cost. Full-day and half-day packages are available for longer events, such as conferences and company retreats. Click here to see my corporate events portfolio, and here to request a quote.
*Please note that every project or photo session with me requires a non-refundable retainer fee to reserve my time. This retainer fee is fully credited towards the final cost.
Contact Me
For general inquiries, you can contact me at 512.297.9093 or at contact@sidneyosterphotography.com. To book a consultation so that we can discuss your corporate photography needs and design a customized session, please fill out the form below and I will contact you as soon as possible. I look forward to working with you!
In Focus (Coming soon.)
June 19, 2025 - Pardon the virtual internet dust. I'm in the middle of a major remodel of my website and certain sections (like this one!) are in process. Check back soon for self-published industry articles, additional resources for clients, and information about recent photo shoots.