Lifestyle portraits for businesses and individuals.
Making a strong first impression can occur in mere seconds, and the power of a photograph to encapsulate your brand and personality is equally impactful. At our agency, we cater to the diverse needs of both businesses and individuals, ensuring a careful match with the right photographer for your specific requirements. Whether at your home, office, or chosen location, we create portraits and headshots that present you in the best light. Our skilled photographers understand the nuances of putting clients at ease, allowing their true essence to come through, even if they are typically uncomfortable in front of the camera. In an era where visual representation is paramount, it is essential that your photographs authentically reflect who you are and what your company stands for. From corporate websites to social media profiles, compelling imagery is crucial for connecting with your audience. We offer flexible options, including mobile studios, to accommodate your photography needs and help you project your brand effectively.
What makes a good portrait photograph?
Over and above the technical skills required to take an excellent portrait of a sitter what is often just as important is the ability to put the person at their ease in front of the camera. Very few people relish having their photograph taken and yet it can still be a fun experience. Often we will shoot the portraits in small groups so that your colleagues will help to lighten the atmosphere and get some laughter out of the person in front of the camera - if that is what you are looking for. Obviously for more serious businesses the goal is to ensure a photograph that conveys confidence and authority.
A good portrait photographer will be aware of individual nuances in a sitter to be able to direct you in terms of the most flattering positions, poses and angles and using the light in a way that compliments your face. They will also respond to you personally - not forcing you to do anything you are uncomfortable doing. Some sitters are going to be more naturally charismatic in front of the cameras whilst others will be a little shyer and so each engagement is a very personal interaction.
What to wear? How to prepare?
Be on time for your session
Speak to the photographer ahead of time so they are clear about the equipment to bring and what style you are looking for - if possible provide mood boards of images you really like.
Bring a number of different outfits to ensure that you get a wide variety of pictures to choose from. The photographer will help advise on which outfits work best in the environment.
Engage with the photographer - this is a truly collaborative process and the more you put into the shoot the better the images will be.
Consider if you want to engage a hair stylist/make up artist for the shoot - we can help make recommendations for you.
Will you photoshop the pictures?
All images will be colour corrected, straightened, cropped and have a basic level of editing to smooth away imperfections and to enhance the overall quality. More extensive photoshopping is available to correct flyaway hairs, brighten eyes, smooth skin, correct clothing issues etc. The level of retouching can be discussed when booking.
How many pictures will I get?
During the session the photographer will take an unlimited number of photographs to ensure that all of the moments in between are capture. Depending on timings and location, this wider selection can be viewed immediately on screen for the sitter to make their selection of favourites images - or a contact sheet can be sent through digitally for the selection to be made more at leisure. The number of final pictures you receive will depend on the package you have selected.
How long will the session last?
For a lifestyle branding session we would recommend at least a couple of hours with the photographer to capture a number of different locations, setting and perhaps outfits to deliver a range of final images. For corporate headshots we would typically spend between 10 minutes to half an hour with each sitter depending on the numbers that are needed.
If you would are considering a portrait photography session please get in touch to discuss your brief and budget with us and we will make recommendations on locations and which of our photographers would be the best fit for you and your shoot.
