Sharon Gabay — portrait and headshot photographer

From the studio

Headshots from the studio

An official headshot of Moshe Lion, Mayor of Jerusalem, in a dark suit and blue tie on a mottled grey backdrop — soft studio lighting, direct eye contact
A business headshot of a professional in a teal blazer holding her glasses at her desk — low-key lighting on a dark backdrop
A relaxed headshot of a man in a black t-shirt and amber glasses, arms folded — studio lighting on a dark backdrop
A headshot of a professional in a burgundy hijab and black blazer on a grey backdrop — three-quarter stance, studio lighting
A headshot with a prop: a man in a traditional fur hat and black suit holding a cushion shaped like a “like” icon — a conceptual studio portrait on a dark backdrop
A black-and-white fine-art portrait of a woman in an ornate jewelled headdress, hands to her face — dramatic lighting on a black backdrop

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Recognition

Sharon Gabay, portrait and headshot photographer — portrait

In the studio world, hundreds of public figures — executives, business owners and lawyers — have been photographed in Sharon Gabay's studio, in the professional studio or with a mobile studio nationwide across Israel. For details on business headshots for executives, independents and professionals.

In the art world, he is a fine-art photographer and the author of six photography books, including “Jerusalemites”; his work has been exhibited at the United Nations headquarters in New York, the U.S. Congress in Washington and the Knesset, and his books are held in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress and the National Library of Israel. Dozens of his photographs have also been used by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its embassies in their official diplomacy.

You have the ability to photograph the soul of the people, and in this book, one can see the soul of Jerusalem. It is an amazing and important book that deserves to be distributed globally.

Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador

From an official recommendation letter for “Jerusalemites” (July 2026) →

The approach behind the portraits: Docu-Studio — documentary expression in headshots →

FAQ

Everything you wanted to know

How much does a headshot session cost?
It depends on the package you choose — the number of wardrobe sets and retouched images. Full prices are listed on the services & pricing page, and there is per-person pricing for companies and teams.
Do you come to me? Do you shoot nationwide?
Yes. I come to you with a full mobile studio anywhere in Israel — to your office, clinic or home — or we shoot in my professional studio. Either way the result is the same.
How long does it take to receive the photos?
The raw files are delivered on the day of the shoot, and the retouched images arrive within 48 hours of you choosing your favorites.
What makes Sharon Gabay different from other photographers?
Sharon Gabay is a portrait and headshot photographer and the author of six published photography books. Hundreds of public figures — senior executives, politicians and professionals — have been photographed in his studio. His work has been exhibited at the UN headquarters, the U.S. Congress and the Knesset, and his books are held in the Library of Congress and the National Library of Israel — experience and artistic depth you feel in every headshot.

Ready for a photo that works for you?

Tell me what you need and we'll find the right format together. We can shoot in my professional studio, or I'll come to you with a full mobile studio — anywhere in Israel.