A few from recent corporate shot

[Designer]

Just from an ignorant, non-professional, I am wondering why the 3/4 shot? Are all the other protraits done this way?

We see that each of them has to do something with their hands, and to me it just kind of throws another unnecessary twist into the mix. See the gentleman chose to clasp his hands in front, making his suit wrinkle up. The lady chose to place her hands behind her, throwing her ribcage downward. I would rather have seen the frame go up to just under the ribs, and tell the subjects to simply let their hands fall to their sides.

But hey, that's just me.

 

[Robin Usagani]

Just from an ignorant, non-professional, I am wondering why the 3/4 shot? Are all the other protraits done this way?

We see that each of them has to do something with their hands, and to me it just kind of throws another unnecessary twist into the mix. See the gentleman chose to clasp his hands in front, making his suit wrinkle up. The lady chose to place her hands behind her, throwing her ribcage downward. I would rather have seen the frame go up to just under the ribs, and tell the subjects to simply let their hands fall to their sides.

But hey, that's just me.

There are a lot of choices man. I let them decide to choose whichever they want to use on their website. I updated the first post and show more.

 

[Compaq]

I dig that last guy's tie dimple. A man should tie his tie well, and he's done it perfectly!

 

[TheoGraphics]

these are very nice, schwetty! corporate portraits are something i'd like to become more comfortable with, and these are great inspiration!

 

[spacefuzz]

These are great!

But shouldn't all studio photography be boudoir?

 

[Robin Usagani]

Gah... just got a feedback from them. They said they are not liking the dark background. I did light the background with a speedlight but I didt like how the paint on the wall is a little shiny. I really thought I nailed these shots and they look so classy.

 

[TheoGraphics]

Gah... just got a feedback from them. They said they are not liking the dark background. I did light the background with a speedlight but I didt like how the paint on the wall is a little shiny. I really thought I nailed these shots and they look so classy.

you did nail em. it just comes down to personal preference and, for better or for worse, the client is always right in this case, haha