Get maximum value from your corporate photography session

Thinking about investing in new corporate photography? Maybe you want professional calibre images that show your team in action. Perhaps you need to recharge your digital branding with a suite of personal headshots. Great, you’ve come to the right place. But let’s face it, times are tough, budgets are tight, and it’s Simply crucial you get to see a return on any money you spend.

So here are some pro tips to make sure you get maximum value from your professional corporate photography session.

Don’t select a photographer based on portfolio alone

Find someone who understands people. Not just a talker, but a listener. Listening, I would say, is why I’ve been able to build long-term relationships with many corporate clients across Suffolk and the surrounding counties.

I Simply love to hear about people’s lives and their ambitions for the future. All of that helps build trust, sure. But it also enables me to create images that communicate their powerful and authentic story.

What to do before the shoot?

Tell your photographer what you like. For instance, many of my clients Simply love to sift through the examples on my corporate headshot page for inspiration on what they want from their shoot.

Locate your location. Sure, it’s possible to opt for studio images. But when it comes to things like social media networking, white background artificial light photography can look stilted and sterile. I love to take my clients outside and make use of architectural or environmental elements to elevate the imagery. Speak with your photographer to brainstorm suitable shoot locations, so logistics can be figured out in advance.

Hair. Absolutely, get your hair done, if that’s your thing. But book the appointment the day before, rather than that morning. This gives you the chance to remove pesky hair clippings from your collar, but not enough time for the roots to start growing through if you use colour.

On the day of the shoot…

Arrive on time

This goes without saying. But when you factor things in like ideal lighting conditions, and scheduling issues, timeliness means less stress for you and your team.

Dress for yourself

Wear the professional clothes that make you feel most comfortable. It can be tempting to pull out your finest suit, or snazziest dress. But if you don’t feel like ‘you’ when you’re wearing it, this will come across in the photography.

Pack a spare outfit

And for the men, bring a few extra ties. Because rips, or stains, can happen at the worse times. Also, in group shots, occasional clashes of style can occur. Choice is our friend here.

Last but not least…

Breathe, relax, and have fun!

Good photography won’t just capture how you look, but your positive energy too. So feeling at ease is important. I find it’s surprising what a little small talk and banter can do to put people at ease. Even the most nervous subject soon forgets the big camera in my hand. And often those relaxed moments are when I manage to capture the best images. Done.

Now it’s time to get those images working away in your marketing efforts, and giving you back a return on your investment.

Let’s get your corporate photo shoot booked in today…

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