Headshots and Staff Portraits for Business, Charity and Hospitality Staff.

London Headshot Photography 

One of the things I often see when looking at a company website or presence on social media, is a lack of consistency and professionalism in their staff images. There is something really impressive about a company who has a really clean and professional ‘About Us’ section on their website, with flattering and well lit portraits of their staff. 

How a Good Portrait Represents Your Company Brand

Whether you’re a charity, a hospitality business or you’re in FTSE100, the people in your company matter. And they matter to your clients and supporters too. So investing in really great portraits of your staff, showing them off on your website and persuading them to update their own LinkedIn profiles (with the same professional photo) is a really great idea. 

Your staff represent the company. If you are a smart and very serious company, you’ll want their portraits to be so. If you’re have a more relaxed vibe to your business, you will want professional images, but perhaps the clothing the teams wear will be more casual. 

 

 

London Business and Corporate Headshots by Susannah Fields
Variety of Professional Headshot Photography Styles

 

Or you may go for photos that capture the atmosphere of your place of work, especially great if you a business that customers make a physical visit to, such as this portrait of Dusko Babic, Director of Operations at Dukes London Hotel, which was taken in the hotel brasserie.

Portrait of Dusko Babic who is theDirector of Operations at DUKES London Hotel
Environmental Portrait at Dukes London Hotel

Whatever you go for, the fact that you select a consistent style and the people look relaxed and happy, will give a great and positive insight to the people behind your business. 

How a Professional Photographer can Help you get Really Good Portraits

If you are considering investing in new staff portraits, one thing that is extremely important, more, I think, important than the technical side of things, is the way the photographer will make each sitter feel. In order to get people to relax for the camera and not feel like they’re getting a prison photo taken, is by using a photographer that has a ‘way’ with people. And yes, of course, I’m going to take this opportunity that I will do just that, if you hire me. 

I have a ‘super power’ that makes people feel good. Yes, there is banter and chatter involved, but it’s not just that, I honestly think it’s just an skill set, like any other. Someone can hear the right note and conduct and beautiful song, another person can take some wood and tools and make a beautiful piece of furniture. I can take my camera, work with a person and capture their best side. It’s as simple as that. Try me…..

A portrait of a male member of staff perched on a large storage case, looking directly at the camera
A portrait of a female member of staff leaning against the office wall and smiling at the camera
A portrait of a male member of staff leaning over the bannister, turned to look at the camera and smiling.
A portrait of a male member of staff standing next to the bannister, smiling at the camera.
A group photograph of 5 members of staff posing in and in front of one of the vans they are converting and smiling playfully.
It’s always nice to have a fun shot too – if it’s appropriate to your business!

See some more of my portraits here: https://susannahfieldsphotographyltd.pixieset.com/personalbrandingandportraitsfolio/ and get in touch to find out more about the portrait, personal branding and headshots for business services I offer. 

You can also see an older blog post, which showcases a pure white background for headshots, if you’re looking for that style: https://susannahfields.co.uk/project/classic-corporate-headshot/.