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On-Location Corporate Headshots @ Stanly Ranch in Napa, California

On-Location Corporate Headshots @ Stanly Ranch in Napa, California

During the recent annual corporate retreat held at the luxurious Stanly Ranch in the verdant landscapes of Napa, California, I had the privilege of capturing on-location headshots that encapsulated both the professional aura and the refreshing ambiance of the locale. Nestled amidst rows of lush vineyards and resplendent gardens, the retreat offered a vibrant yet serene backdrop for each portrait, where the natural light kissed each face with a warm, golden hue. This experience was not only an opportunity to encapsulate the individual personalities of each corporate member but also to infuse the spirit of unity and rejuvenation that the retreat embodied. Clients have often remarked on the tangible sense of comfort and authenticity that these natural, on-location shoots bring to the corporate image, standing as a testament to the unique blend of professionalism and personal touch that my photography services bring to the table.

Elevating Corporate Portraits: On-Location Session with Lane Partners in Menlo Park

Elevating Corporate Portraits: On-Location Session with Lane Partners in Menlo Park

The corporate world is an evolving tapestry of personalities, ambitions, and narratives, and it is my privilege to bring these stories to life through my lens. Recently, I had the pleasure of orchestrating a lifestyle portrait session for a new team member at Lane Partners, a renowned commercial real estate firm based in the vibrant hub of Menlo Park, California.

Right in the heart of their sophisticated office space, we set up a temporary studio that mirrored the finesse and quality of a dedicated photography studio. Utilizing advanced off-camera lighting, we managed to create a series of portraits that seamlessly blended the natural ambiance of the workspace with a polished, studio-esque finish. The objective was simple: to encapsulate the essence of the professional yet approachable ethos that Lane Partners embodies.

My on-location photography services have become a favored choice for companies in and around Menlo Park, providing them with a convenient solution without compromising on quality. Clients appreciate the savings in time and resources, as I bring the studio experience directly to them, eliminating the need for them to travel off-site. It is through this commitment to excellence and convenience that I have earned a reputation as one of the top corporate photographers for Menlo Park companies.

Santa Cruz Corporate Lifestyle Headshots

Santa Cruz Corporate Lifestyle Headshots

Something medium to large corporate organizations struggle with in regards to executive portraits is inconsistency. If you try to exactly match certain background with different photographers in different locations over different time periods, even if the photographers do a good job there’s going to be variation in that media collection that will be obvious to everyone. One of the things I like to do is give each person a variety of settings to shoot in so that we’re baking variety into the photographic cake, and those subtle variations in lighting, etc will be much less of a factor. This shoot had 5 or 6 spots I’d picked out for each person with wildly different lighting requirements – ranging from 1/125 to 1/2000 shutter speed to keep a consistent 1.8 to 2.2 aperture setting for a shallow depth-of-field look for all the waist-up shots. All these were shot on a Nikon Z7 with the native 85mm 1.8 S lens with one Profoto B1 flash off-camera shooting through a 30” Profoto Octa. I love keeping my lighting setup simple and mobile, which cuts down on how much time I need with each executive while also delivering a diverse library of images for each person to choose from.

Santa Cruz Lawyer Headshots

Santa Cruz Lawyer Headshots

All my headshots are on-location, meaning I come to my clients’ homes, offices, or we meet outside. I bring lighting equipment to get that professional studio look, pretty much wherever we are. In the case of these two Santa Cruz lawyers, we went across the street from their downtown office and I picked a spot that would have the sun to their backs and have a nice, natural, out-of-focus background. It’s important that the headshot background not distract from your subject, and if possible – enhance it! Here’s the money shots…

Burlingame Corporate Headshots

Burlingame Corporate Headshots

Look, I know you don’t like having your picture taken. Literally everyone says this, so you’re in good company. I promise to make it quick, painless, and with the full intention of maximizing your inner-awesomeness with some ninja-level retouching skills. Each portrait guaranteed to work for 10 years before expiring. Yay!

Santa Cruz Real Estate Headshots – Team and Individual

Santa Cruz Real Estate Headshots – Team and Individual

Look, I know headshots are not everyone’s favorite – it’s often thought of as a “necessary evil” – kinda like going to the dentist. Except I can promise you one thing, it won’t be painful, and instead of coming back to me every 6 months, what I do for business professionals will serve them for a decade. And the best thing? Every year you have this new headshot, you’ll like it more. Heck, by the time that decade comes around, you’ll be so fond of that photo you’ll seriously consider never replacing it. But you will. And you will call me.

Enjoy my favorite business headshots from this amazing Santa Cruz real estate team, including their mascot. Go Team!

San Francisco Corporate Real Estate Headshots

San Francisco Corporate Real Estate Headshots

I found an out of the way spot in the office space for this company to set up and shoot some new headshots for 26 people in about 4 hours. I was shooting tethered to a laptop so each person could review the shots as we went, and reshoot as necessary. I love doing it this way because I know I’m getting at least a few shots for each person that they will be satisfied with.

Corporate Headshots (Group and Individual) In Campbell, California

Corporate Headshots (Group and Individual) In Campbell, California

Ah, corporate headshots: the perfect day to call in sick.

But not always. I try to make sure it's painless, quick, easy, and dare I say... fun. Seriously, if you give me 5 minutes, I'll give you a great shot (or three). Retouching is always included – I'm totally OK with vanity edits. 

These types of photo shoots are always "on location" - that is, I come to your office, home or other location, set up lighting gear and get to work! For this company, I set up in a conference room for the individual shots, and we used the kitchen for a bigger group shot. Can you tell? Good :)