Business Lifestyle Project
Business Lifestyle Photography Assignment
I often get asked to photograph business lifestyle images from the same clients who hire me for corporate headshots, and for me, the transition from one genre to the other is seamless. Often, we are bouncing back and forth between executive portraits and business portraits, depending on the client’s scheduling needs.
Business lifestyle photography is an extension of my photojournalism experience working for magazines like Time, Newsweek, and The New York Times, but without the restrictions of journalism. Corporate clients need certain kinds of images for marketing and internal communications, so instead of waiting endlessly for the decisive moment, I choreograph when necessary.
Other times, I rely on natural interactions — simply photographing what unfolds in front of me. When needed, I enhance corporate lifestyle photographs with subtle lighting: a single strobe, speed light, or reflector to shape the light while keeping a natural look. This approach allows me to deliver corporate photography that is authentic yet polished.
Sometimes I work quietly behind the scenes, like during a corporate board meeting, capturing authentic business interactions that later serve as business portraits or content for employer branding. At other times, my spidey senses guide me to wait for an image to unfold — a person walking past, a gesture in conversation, or a moment of laughter. These spontaneous images often make the strongest executive portraits
“When you learn to trust yourself implicitly, you no longer need to prove something through your art. You simply allow it to come out, to be as it is.” -
— John Daido Loori
This ability comes from years of experience as both a corporate photographer and a photojournalist. I can move quickly, adapt to different environments, and still create strong, story-driven imagery. Every corporate photography assignment is a chance to see the office environment as a narrative — with a beginning, middle, and end.
Occasionally, office spaces lack design or window light, but that’s where experience makes the difference. With a trained eye, even a plain space can yield interesting corporate headshots or business portraits.
Ultimately, I see everything as a story — whether photographing a business lifestyle session, architecture, or a corporate event. Each assignment offers its own opportunities, and I bring the same commitment to creating images that serve my clients’ brands and convey authenticity.
