A corporate portrait is a semi-close-up photograph. This portrait is usually taken in a business style in a work environment.

The main reason why business portraits are needed for business photos is that they are used in resumes or portfolios, as well as in different company documents such as informational ballots and press releases. These photos are also used on company websites. Some organizations use employee portraits in marketing and advertising campaigns, especially when they want to attract customers or encourage potential partners to join them.

Corporate portraits are not like fashion photography or wedding photos. They are simpler and more formal. So how do you do a photo shoot?

Shooting indoors with natural light

If you're a beginner, then shooting indoors in natural light is the best option until you become familiar with the light. Make sure that the sun's rays fall on the subject at an angle that is favorable to the look. This is usually the light from a window at a 45-degree angle to the face.

After you find the right subject, you can start choosing the right position for the photo. Positions may vary depending on gender, height, weight, height and other physical characteristics. Feel free to practice until you find the best one.

If the sun is too strong, you may need to bring a reflector to disperse the light from the window. You can use a white reflector.

If you don't have anything to eliminate the light, you can gradually move the subject object away from the window. This will soften the light until you get good enough light and characters.

Indoor photography without natural light

Often, photographers are asked to take pictures in rooms with no windows and poor lighting. These conditions require a quick installation of studio equipment that can provide simple but effective lighting.

First, we need to find a blank wall to use as a backdrop, you may need a portable backdrop that will require some mounting equipment such as a door, some clips to hold the paper background.

When you adjust the light source, note that you need at least one key source with a diffuser. Set the source about 45 degrees away from the target, then find the perfect angle to place the object and light as if it were coming from a window.

Remember, the first portrait session is usually the most experimental. Once you find the right place and angle, working with other subjects will speed up.

If you have a second light source, set it either as a background light behind the subject to separate the person from the background, or as a fill light mounted on the side opposite the source light. The fill light should be softer; it just helps fill in the shadows. The ideal lighting setup includes all three light sources, but it's perfectly fine to work with one or two.

Corporate Outdoor Portraits

Now let's talk about taking corporate photos on the street. Just as when shooting outdoors, it is important to consider the time of day and the weather in taking company photo portraits, not dance or theater scenes. A person should look professional: from dress, makeup to pose.

What camera and lenses we use

The camera here doesn't have a huge impact on most photographic processes, it's all about the lens. Just make sure you're using a camera that can take photos using your settings without having to use additional settings. If you're shooting in a room with no windows, this means the camera must be able to cope well with low light.