In-Studio vs On-Location Business Portrait Session
In-studio or on-location for your Business Portrait Session?
Do the photos you’re currently using to represent yourself online feel misaligned?
If you’re thinking about new portraits to help share about yourself and your story online, is there a certain type of location that might best speak to your personality and what you want to share about yourself?
Here’s a look at in-studio sessions, and outdoor sessions to help you decide what feels right for you:
In-Studio Business Portrait Sessions
Takes place in a studio! And specifically, my studio if you’re booking with me which is located centrally in Vancouver and easy to get to via transit.
In-studio business portraits are clean, fresh, and typically minimal allowing you to take up all the space and be the main focus of the image.
In-Studio Business Portraits are great for:
Clean shots where you are the focus
Those who want more of a classic look with their images
Tailoring shoots to include any specific colours you want in the background
Sessions whatever the weather! Keeping dry and warm inside no matter the outside weather
On-Location Business Portrait Sessions
On-location shoots can be anywhere, and are great as they add a subtle hint of narrative to your portrait. They offer details into who you are and what’s important to you.
On-location can be anywhere, and some examples of places that you might choose to use as your location are:
Your home
Your studio or place of work
In an urban spot (eg downtown Vancouver, Mount Pleasant)
At the beach
In nature amongst trees
At a coffee shop
A rented location in and around Vancouver (I’ve got a running list of favourite places - ask me about these!)
On-Location Business Portraits are great for:
Speaking to your interest and values
Your work, and your communities
Creating a sense of place
Creating a narrative in your photos
What is the process for a Business Portrait?
The Process:
Have any questions before committing to a session? Book in a call with me to chat
Secure your session (contract signed + 50% retainer required)
Book in your 20-minute creative consultation. We’ll create your shoot on this call and go through all logistics and details to prepare.
Finalise a shoot date.
Receive a guide with extra details on how to prepare for your session so you feel comfortable and ready to go.
Shoot day!