30 May, 2023
Executive Portrait and Staff Headshot Photography

The first impression, and the first bit of trust, comes less from the quality of your product or service than from the people who lead and work at your company. That is why most large, fast-growing companies invest in how their people are presented. But not every photography studio offers you a professional executive portrait and staff photography service. With MONA Media , we will show you a very different way of approaching corporate photos.
Why take portrait photos of leaders and staff?
In a competitive market, a business that cannot build trust will struggle to stay standing, and will struggle to keep its customers. So how do potential customers come to trust you before they have ever used your product or service?
Advice from your sales team is only part of it, because prospects have often researched your company beforehand. Put yourself in the position of a customer or partner about to invest a large sum in one of your products or services. You would research the company thoroughly too:
- How long has it been around, and how has it grown?
- Who leads it?
- How many people work there, and what are they like?
- Is it a good company, and are there real photos of it at work?
- How do the leaders and staff conduct themselves? Are they professional, careful and committed?
- Which clients has it worked for, and what do they say about it?
Most of these questions come down to people: the leaders and staff of the company. People are the foundation of any business. Is a company solid and professional? Look at its leaders and its team. Look at how successful companies got there and you will see they put great effort into leadership portraits and staff photography.
Shooting your own executive and staff portraits is not easy. If photography is not your field, you will spend a lot of time and still not get a single good photo. It is better to hire a professional photography service to give you strong portraits.
You are reading this article, so you probably already know how much leadership and staff portraits matter right?
What you may not know yet is how to shoot executive and staff photos, and how to choose a professional provider. Keep reading and MONA will answer those questions.
MONA Studio offers a business portrait photography professional service with a wide range of concepts and distinctive compositions. Call MONA Media qua HOTLINE 1900 636 648 for advice and a detailed quote.
Ways to shoot portrait photos for leaders and staff
A photo of a leader or an employee has to do more than show a clear face. A portrait needs a clear meaning and purpose:
- Show the person's position and role
- Convey elegance and professionalism
- Bring out the personality of the subject
Each portrait style gives you photos with a different meaning. Here are some options to consider.
Executive and staff portrait photography
Executive and staff portraits are shot for many purposes, such as:
- Personal profile photography
- Publicity and press
- Use in publications, documents, interviews and more
These are individual portraits of each leader or staff member. They need to show a composed, professional bearing, the right expression and the right clothing. From these, partners form an impression of you and feel more confident choosing your products and services.
Photography in the workplace
The photo should be tied to the work being done. Show your partners what you look like in your working environment and what part of the work is yours.
- For leaders, this could be sitting at a desk, signing a contract, talking with or shaking hands with a partner, meeting with staff, or having tea.
- For staff, it could be at their workstation, working, walking, talking with colleagues or a manager, or specific moments around the office.
Portraits on black and white backgrounds
Portraits of leaders and staff on a white background have also been a popular choice for many companies in recent years. Black and white portrait backdrops are simple and have a classic feel, but they also look trustworthy and reassuring to your customers and partners. Photos on a white background also do not look dated as the years go by.
Creative group photography
Creative group photos show part of what the company does. They help customers and partners see that the company has real employees, is really operating, what people are working on and what regular activities it runs. Sharp portraits of your staff show the professionalism and bearing of each person.
Why do clients trust MONA's executive portrait photography service?
In practice, a photo is judged good not only on quality but on whether it helps your business convert. Not every provider understands that a professional set of executive and staff portraits is not just for display. It is also a way to convey your company's credibility, standing and core values.
That is why MONA's executive portrait photography service was created to help businesses build the image of their leaders in a professional, high-end and emotionally engaging way.
With MONA's portrait packages you will see the difference, because:
- We come from a leading company in Branding brand building.
- A crew that is services. We bring strong photography technique and also marketing and branding knowledge, so we can create artistic portraits and creative compositions that promote your image as well as possible.
- MONA works to a structured, professional process. We define the purpose of the shoot first, so there is a specific concept and a plan for each shot. This makes the photos more useful and keeps shooting time and cost as low as possible.
- A wide range of photography packages: MONA currently offers complete packages for product photography services, food photography, restaurant menu photography and many other photo and video packages to suit client needs.
MONA understands how to build and use images of people better than most. You can see this across our own channels, especially our website mona.media. We use a great deal of imagery there, in specific types, positions and contexts, to communicate and promote our image.
Executive and staff portrait photography price list at Mona
MONA Media builds a detailed quote based on the number of photos, the quality and the purpose of the shoot. You can look at the price list for leader and staff portrait photography MONA shares below first.
| PRICE LIST: EXECUTIVE AND STAFF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY |
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| Package | Service details | Final deliverables | Quote |
| Personal CV |
– Shot at our studio or at a location you choose – Duration: 30 minutes – Number of people: 1 – Outfits: 1 – Semi-professional lighting equipment throughout the shoot. |
– 2 CV photos professionally retouched to suit the client's line of work – Number of files: 10 to 20 photos – You receive advice and support, plus printing, enlargement and art frames at a special discount. |
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| Personal profile photos |
– Duration: 1 to 3 hours (depending on the package) – Number of people: 1 – Free makeup and hair styling – Outfits: 2 to 4 (depending on the package) – Semi-professional lighting equipment throughout the shoot. |
– 5 to 15 individual profile photos professionally retouched to suit the client's line of work. – Number of files: 100 to 200 photos – You receive advice and support, plus printing, enlargement and art frames at a special discount. |
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| Executive portraits |
– Duration: 1 to 2 hours – Number of people: 1 – Free makeup and hair styling – Outfits: 2 to 3 – Semi-professional lighting equipment throughout the shoot. |
– 10 individual profile photos professionally retouched to suit the client's line of work – Number of files: 100 to 200 photos – You receive advice and support, plus printing, enlargement and art frames at our best discount. |
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| Outdoor and office portraits |
A full package built around the concept agreed in discussion. – Location: outdoor sites in the city, film studios, showrooms, company offices and more – Duration: 2 to 3 hours – Number of people: 1 – Free makeup and hair styling – Outfits: 3 to 4 – Professional lighting equipment throughout the shoot – Clients who choose outdoor locations pay location fees separately for each area. |
– 15 individual profile photos professionally retouched to suit the client's line of work – Number of photo files: 300 to 500 (you can receive the original files right after the shoot) – You receive advice and support, plus albums in different sizes, enlargement and art frames at our best discount. |
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Note:
- This price list is for reference only. Please contact us directly at HOTLINE 1900 636 648 so MONA can give you a specific portrait photography quote that matches your requirements.
- Besides individual portraits, group photos and corporate photography, we also offer services such as a company introduction film, drone filming services, corporate profile photography and other services related to your company's image.
Process for photographing executives and staff
To make the shoot run smoothly, deliver results and leave clients fully satisfied, Mona Media follows this process:
- Step 1: Free consultation. After receiving your request, Mona Media builds a plan and advises on a shoot concept that fits your company's purpose and requirements.
- Step 2: Service information. Once the idea, the basic concept, the number of photos and the types of photo are agreed, Mona Media prepares a specific quote for you.
- Step 3: Quote and contract signing. If you agree to the quote, we sign the contract.
- Step 4: Setup and shooting. After signing, Mona Media prepares and sets up the shoot, assigns the crew and makes a detailed plan so you know exactly what to expect. The shoot and related services follow the agreement, with any changes made by agreement between both sides.
- Step 5: Retouching and delivery. After the shoot, Mona Media retouches the photos and delivers both the edited photos and the full original files. If you ask for several rounds of changes, Mona Media keeps supporting you until the photos are the quality you wanted.
Frequently asked questions about executive portrait photography
What does the leader and staff photography service at MONA Studio include?
Each package includes specific services depending on your requirements. You can refer to the price list above that MONA has shared.
How long does an executive or staff portrait session take?
A good portrait session for a leader or employee takes 1 to 3 hours on average, depending on the number of people and the type of shoot.
Can I ask for changes after the shoot if I am not satisfied?
After the first round of retouching, MONA sends the edited photos to you. Most of our clients are happy after 1 or 2 rounds of changes, but MONA keeps supporting further changes until you are satisfied.
How much does executive and staff portrait photography cost?
The cost depends on the package, the number of photos, the quality and your specific concept requirements. For details, please call MONA Media's free hotline at 1900 636 648.
Does MONA have enough experience to produce professional photos?
Our principle is to do well for ourselves first, then for clients. And we do not just do well for ourselves; we have been doing very well for our clients too.
99% of MONA's clients are happy with our service and appreciate the creativity and care of our team. You can see our clients and what they say on the mona.media/khach-hang/ page, where you will find out best.
That is some of what MONA Media can share about our executive portrait and staff photography service. We hope this article helps you understand corporate portrait photography better. If you want photos that look good and also work for promotion and brand recognition, MONA is a strong partner.
Contact us if you need a professional media team build your brand image for quality results, using the details below:
- Address: 1073/23 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Tan Son Nhat Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
- Hotline: 1900 636 648
- Email: info@themona.global
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