This corporate business portrait session was produced in our Business Bay studio for a Dubai business leader who holds CEO and leadership positions in several companies and a major holding group. He needed one consistent set of images for every place his name appears: his LinkedIn profile, company websites and business profiles. We planned three looks in one session: a navy suit on a dark blue backdrop for a formal leadership image, a gold tie on a warm brown backdrop for a more approachable feel, and an open-collar series in black and white with relaxed, thoughtful poses. Every frame was shot with professional studio equipment and carefully shaped lighting, so he can choose the right portrait for each audience, all from our corporate photography service. See also Corporate Portrait Photography in Dubai for Nico Schneeweis.
Warm Backdrop, Approachable Leadership
A CEO portrait does not always have to be strict. For the second look we changed to a warm brown backdrop and a lighter tie, and directed softer poses: buttoning the jacket, one hand in the pocket, hands loosely together. These frames work well on an About Us page or an interview feature, where readers should feel they can approach the person behind the title.
Black and White Executive Portraits
Black and white removes everything except expression and character. We photographed this series in an open-collar shirt, seated and leaning on a chair, with hand-on-chin and smiling poses, from a wide seated frame to a tight close-up headshot. The result is a timeless set for speaker profiles and editorial use, which stays consistent with the colour portraits.
Different Poses for Every Platform
Senior executives use their portraits in many formats, from a small round LinkedIn photo to a full page in a company profile. That is why we covered close-ups, half-body and three-quarter frames, standing and seated, in colour and in black and white, all in one studio session. For another executive portrait session in the same studio, see our CEO headshot session.