CORPORATE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
“Our company is working closely with Richard and have had an incredible experience with him. The quality of his work speaks for itself. He takes his craft really seriously and has tailored his approach to our needs and worked really closely with our people to make them comfortable. Additionally - he was able to work with our branding guidelines and our organisations identity well so that we could use everything without complications.”
- E. Lang, Thoughtworks Amsterdam
Practical Information: How an on-location portrait session works //
A portrait session doesn’t have to take up half a day on your schedule. Here’s what you can expect:
±7 minutes per person. Enough time to relax and take a few different shots, yet short enough to keep the workday running smoothly..
Up to 30 people per half-day. Entire teams in a single visit, with no waiting in line.
A meeting room is all you need. My mobile studio fits in virtually any space with a clear wall, so there’s no need to visit a studio.
Delivery within 14 business days. Images are selected, edited, and ready to use immediately for the web, LinkedIn, and print.
There’s one thing I always arrange in advance: a brief discussion about the look, background, and clothing. That way, everyone knows what to expect, and there are no surprises.
New coworkers, same look //
Teams change. New colleagues join, roles shift, and the team page needs updating. That’s why I document the setup for every assignment: lighting, background and settings. This ensures that new portraits fit seamlessly into the existing series, even months later. This way, your visual identity remains consistent, without you having to start from scratch.
How much does corporate portrait photography cost?
Every organisation is different, so every proposal is tailor-made. As a guide: an on-site team session for 10 people starts at €700 excluding VAT. The final price depends on the number of people, the venue and the desired number of edited images per person. You will always receive a clear quote in advance. No surprises afterwards!
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER:
Planning a portrait session for your team isn’t usually a priority… until it’s needed again, for the website, LinkedIn or the annual report. That sort of hassle shouldn’t be on your plate.
I’m Richard, the person behind RichardPhoto.
I’ve been taking corporate portraits for years: from individual profile photos for LinkedIn to team portraits for entire departments and companies in Amsterdam and the surrounding area. My approach is simple: I make sure the session runs smoothly, that everyone feels at ease in front of the camera, and that, by the end, you have a set of photos that your team will actually use rather than leaving them gathering dust in a folder somewhere.
Before each session, we’ll have a quick chat about what the photos will be used for and what tone suits the occasion: professional and sleek, or approachable and relaxed. On the day itself, I’ll organise things so that people can pop in briefly between their work commitments, without you having to spend the whole morning prying colleagues away from their desks.
From a cramped office with fluorescent lighting to a session for fifty people spread over a whole day: I bring the experience and equipment needed to make everyone look their best, whatever the space.
And yes, if someone walks in five minutes late because a call ran over, we’ll simply move on.
My aim is clear: to ensure the portrait session is sorted without you having to lift a finger, with photos that your team will be delighted to be in.
Q&A
How much does a professional portrait cost?
"Every organisation is different, so every proposal is tailor-made. As a guide: an on-site team session for 10 people starts at € 700 excluding VAT. The final price depends on the number of people, the venue and the desired number of edited images per person. You will always receive a clear quote in advance. No surprises afterwards!"
What should I wear?
"Wear something you feel comfortable in and that fits in with your usual workday look. Plain colours almost always work well; busy patterns and fine stripes don’t look as good on camera. Also discuss a dress code with the branding manager, so that the whole team is prepared for the camera."
How quickly are the photos delivered, and in what format?
"You will receive the images digitally within 14 days, in high resolution for print and optimised for the web and LinkedIn."
Can we use the portraits for marketing and social media?
"Yes, internal use, the website, social media and the press are all included as standard. If you wish to use the material for wider purposes, such as paid advertising, please let us know in advance of the event."
Could you come to our office?
"Yes, that’s actually the norm. I work with a portable setup that fits into almost any room – a meeting room is all it takes. That way, the disruption to the working day is kept to a minimum."
I don’t like having my photo taken. How does it work?
"You’re not the only one – most people find it a bit nerve-wracking. My approach is relaxed, with clear guidance on posture and expression. You don’t need to ‘know how’ to do anything. You can see that in the results: portraits that feel natural rather than posed."
We’re getting a new colleague. Could they be sent the same photo later on?
"Yes. I document the setup (lighting, background, settings) for every shoot, so that future portraits fit seamlessly into the existing series. Your team page will remain consistent, even as the team grows."