Case Study: Corporate Portrait Photography for Hahn & Hahn Law
Corporate Portrait Series for Hahn & Hahn Law
Corporate Photography Assignment
Hahn & Hahn was rebranding its website and wanted a Los Angeles corporate photographer to create a new portrait series with more character and authenticity than its existing corporate headshots.
Creating a Consistent Corporate Portrait Style
To help them see other options, I shared examples from my corporate photography gallery. After discussing the visual direction they wanted, we agreed on a clean, modern look that stayed professional while still allowing individual expression.
They wanted something honest without drifting into a rock-and-roll vibe, and we found a good balance. I would’ve pushed things further creatively, but the project was about giving the client portraits that aligned with their brand.
For this series, we set up a small mobile studio on location. I used a beauty dish as the key light, a large reflector for fill, and strobes on the white backdrop for a clean, contemporary style. This setup gave the corporate portraits a polished look without making them feel overly formal. We also placed a screen between the subjects and the interior glass wall so they had privacy.
Directing Attorneys Naturally
To break up the formality, I used simple prompts and unexpected questions to get natural reactions. Humor and conversation helped everyone relax. Every attorney had a different personality, so I approached each session individually. By the end of each 30-minute portrait session, we had images that felt genuine and alive. It became one of my favorite corporate portrait projects of the year.
Client Review During the Shoot
We photographed tethered to an iPad so the marketing team could review images in real time.
The Result
We created a cohesive library of more than 20 attorney portraits and business lifestyle images that supported the firm’s new visual identity while giving each attorney room for individual expression.
You can see more of my corporate photography in Los Angeles, including executive portraits, environmental portraits, and corporate headshots.
Corporate Portrait Process
For this series, we set up a small mobile studio inside the firm. I used a beauty dish as the key light, a large reflector for fill, and strobes on the backdrop for a clean, contemporary style. This setup works well for law firms that want portraits that feel polished without looking overly formal.
We photographed tethered to an iPad so the marketing team could review images in real time. This made it easy to confirm selections, spellings, and naming. I shot with Nikon Z9 bodies and a 24–70mm lens, which gave me the flexibility to move between formal poses and quick, candid expressions.
This assignment shows how executive portraits and business portraits can go beyond the standard formula. With the right direction and lighting, corporate portraits can reflect both professionalism and personality.
For firms wanting portrait work that feels natural and expressive, I offer traditional corporate headshots in Los Angeles as well as more editorial-style business portraits. These can be made as environmental portraits or studio-style headshots that support branding and help tell your team’s story.
