Shoot guides · · 1 min read

Preparing for a corporate portrait: clothing, colour and the 15-minute rule

What to wear and what to avoid; six things to agree in advance for great executive portraits.

An executive portrait in window light in an office

A corporate portrait is often used for years.

Clothing

Plain dark or mid tones; avoid fine stripes and logos.

The 15-minute rule

At least fifteen minutes per person; the good frames come after warming up.

Delivery

Three selected portraits per person in 5 working days.

Author

Deniz Arslan

Photographer · Lumen Studio

From the Lumen Studio photographers.

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