Corporate Photography
Photographer Joe McNally has some advice on getting through some of the common obstacles that get in the way when working in corporate photography.
Release Date: 2008-10-09
Lessons
What to Expect
<p>When working in a corporate environment, it's important to be prepared, and to work quickly and confidently to get the shot from a subject that, in many cases, does not really want to be there</p>
Duration: 3 mins 40 seconds
The Miracle of Photography
<p>The hard work in corporate photography is the heavy lifting involved in transporting and setting up your equipment in the corporate office</p>
Duration: 2 mins 29 seconds
Setting Up
<p>Once all of the equipment is on location, it is time to introduce yourself to the client and to start setting up</p>
Duration: 3 mins 12 seconds
Thinking Through the Shot
<p>As the gear is being set up, it is a good time to check exposure readings and plan out what kind of portrait you want to take</p>
Duration: 7 mins 31 seconds
Working Through Problems
<p>In order to get the exact shot that you want, it is going to require some problem-solving when setting up the lighting</p>
Duration: 10 mins 39 seconds
Building Blocks
<p>Solving problems, creating new ones, moving forward, moving backward – it is all part of the tedious work that goes into creating a quality shot</p>
Duration: 10 mins 59 seconds
Making the Picture
<p>With all of the elements starting coming together, it is time to bring the subject in and start taking shots. However, we continue to tweak things as we go</p>
Duration: 11 mins 55 seconds
Second Office Portrait
<p>In trying to create a different look for this picture, we are going to contrast the light outside with a single strobe reflected off a white surface in front of the subject</p>
Duration: 18 mins 8 seconds
Outdoor Portrait
<p>The day concludes with some outdoor portrait shots utilizing a large soft box and a long throw reflector</p>
Duration: 11 mins 49 seconds