In recent years, there has been a growing demand for lifestyle branding office photography, and I often get enquiries to ask if I do this type of photography. And I am very happy to say that, I do! I was approached by London based Jigsaw Business Solutions after they saw on my website my Just Eat lifestyle branding photography – a project that I took to provide content for their careers website (you can have a look at the gallery here). Jigsaw Business Solutions loved the warm and approachable feel of the images and they wanted to reflect this in the photography.
I was recommended Carmen by my wedding photographer and she did not disappoint! I briefed Carmen on what I needed for our new company website photography and team headshots and she guided me perfectly with suggestions on what would work best. She was able to work to my tight deadlines which was important and the quality of pictures were brilliant.I highly recommend Carmen, she is personable and professional and put everyone at ease
Courtney Jaehme – Jigsaw Business Solutions
What is lifestyle branding photography?
In essence is a type of photography that aims to capture candid looking images of people engaged in everyday activities. The purpose is to capture the essence of a person or in this case, of people in a specific environment. This type of photography has multiple uses including advertising, branding, social media or editorial content. It often involves shooting on location rather than a studio setting.
What is lifestyle branding office photography?
Lifestyle office photography may include candid shots of employees working, interacting with each other, or participating in company events. It might also include images of the office space itself, such as the design, layout, and features that make it unique. The purpose of it can vary, from marketing and branding to internal communications. Usage wise can be website and social media content, marketing materials, company newsletters and even office décor.
What is my approach to lifestyle branding office photography?
With my lifestyle office photography i aim to capture the personality of a workplace and its uniqueness, creating a visual story around it, helping to showcase your company’s values and culture through engaging photographs. I make it a very easy process as I have the ability to put people at ease and make them feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera, so the results are very natural.
Lifestyle branding office photography: Jigsaw Business Solutions
Jigsaw was kicking off the start of 2023 with a brand new website (which you can see here). In addition to capturing lifestyle photographs, I was also asked to create headshots and team photos so this could be added to the website content and socials
You can see more of my headshot photography here
Lifestyle office photography: The planning process
We settled on 2 shooting days. The reason for this is that often, more so with the ability for people to work remotely, not everyone is in the office on the same day. Also, people can have a change of schedule with very short notice, meetings taking place and other circumstances. So I always advise to schedule it over 2 days.
They also shared with me their website draft so I could see which type of images they needed, so I could bespoke their lifestyle office photography to their content.
Lifestyle branding office photography: The shooting day
I brought with me my portable photographic studio and I set it for the headshots in a quiet separated room. This made it more a relaxing experience for the person been photographed as they were not being watched by the rest of their team.
I also provided tethering capture. You might be wondering, what is this? So, while I do the headshot photography my camera is connected to my laptop so you can see your pictures as I take them, select your favourites and also you will know what to expect when receiving your final edited headshot.
Then I moved into their office space and I photographed them during some of their meetings using my “fly-on-the-wall” technique, where I photograph people in a unobtrusive manner, so I get the best natural result. I had to set up some minimal lighting to create that warm feeling that they were after.
I also photographed them during a workshop that Lush cosmetics were delivering at their office, where members of staff got the opportunity to make some of their iconic bath bombs and creams.
Moving on to some more informal shots. I felt that they were really important, like this one of some members of the Jigsaw Business Solutions team enjoying a game of table football!
Do you need to a Lifestyle Branding Office photographer?
Lifestyle company photography is an essential part of any company’s marketing strategy, as it helps to showcase the identity and values of the brand to its target audience.
Here are some of the key values that my lifestyle branding photography can bring to a business:
- Building brand identity: High-quality lifestyle photography can help to build a strong brand identity, giving customers a sense of what the company represents and what it stands for. By showcasing who is behind your company, lifestyle photography can help to create a connection with customers and build brand loyalty.
- Attracting and retaining customers: Compelling lifestyle photography can help to attract new customers and retain existing ones by showing them the benefits and value of a company’s products or services. When customers can see themselves using a product or benefiting from a service, they are more likely to make a purchase and become loyal customers.
- Creating engaging content: Lifestyle photography can be used to create engaging content for a company’s website, social media channels, and other marketing materials. By using images of the real people behind your company, companies can capture the attention of their target audience and encourage them to engage with their brand.
- Differentiating from competitors: By showcasing a company’s unique lifestyle and values, lifestyle photography can help to differentiate it from competitors in the marketplace. When customers can see the distinct personality and values of a company, they are more likely to choose it over competitors that may offer similar products or services.
So, if you have a project in mind and you think I might be able to help please get in touch here
