Determine the purpose of your business portrait. Are you using it for your LinkedIn profile, business website, marketing materials, or other professional platforms? Understanding the intended use will help guide decisions regarding style, attire, and background.

1. Professionalism: Choose a professional photographer experienced in business portraits. Look at their portfolio to ensure their style aligns with your vision and the image you want to convey.

2. Preparation: Plan your outfit and grooming ahead of time. Dress in attire that reflects your professional identity and the industry standards of your field. Avoid distracting patterns or overly casual clothing. Make sure your hair and makeup are well-groomed and appropriate for the setting.

3. Location and Background: Decide whether you want an indoor studio portrait or an outdoor location shoot. Consider backgrounds that are simple, uncluttered, and relevant to your profession. Neutral backgrounds are often a safe choice as they draw attention to the subject.

4. Pose and Expression: Work with your photographer to find flattering poses and expressions that convey confidence and approachability. Experiment with different angles and facial expressions to capture your best features.

5. Lighting: Good lighting is crucial for a successful business portrait. Natural light or studio lighting can both be effective, depending on the desired look. Ensure that the lighting enhances your features and creates a professional atmosphere.

6. Post-processing: After the photo session, your photographer may provide post-processing services to enhance the final images. This could include color correction, skin retouching, and other adjustments to ensure a polished appearance.

7. Usage Rights: Clarify the rights to use the photographs. Determine whether you will receive digital files, prints, or both, and discuss any restrictions on how the images can be used.

By investing time and effort into your business portrait, you can create a professional image that helps you stand out in your field and leaves a positive impression on clients, colleagues, and potential employers.

Your Investment

Business Style Portraiture Includes…

• Up to 2 outfits

• (1) traditional neutral background

• (1) color and (1) black and white (same pose)

• Basic retouching i.e. eye bags, blemishes, etc.

• Select and purchase poses from our online gallery within 24-48 hours

• Delivery of final images in high resolution .JPG format within 24-48 hours

Starts at $149

Add to Your Session…

Casual style poses with white background (full and 3/4 length)

$69

Green Screen technology with digital background(s)

$99

On location, your home, place of business or other per-determined location.

$99

(Casual poses and/or “green screen technology” includes basic retouching as stated above and additional set of color and black and white poses. Green screen background selections need to be determined by client and/or their employer and may delay normal turnaround times)