Team photos at your office: how do you organise the session?
A room to prepare, diaries to coordinate and a group photo to plan. Some pointers for organising a team photo session at your office.
Hani Kanaftchian's advice
The Journal.
Before the images, there are your questions.
A few words to prepare for your session and make you feel a little more comfortable.
Your team photo session, well prepared.
A room to prepare, diaries to coordinate and a group photo to plan. Some pointers for organising a team photo session at your office.
Read the articlePhotos and advice from Hani Kanaftchian.
Every session brings
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A portrait, a family moment, a wedding day. Find the points of reference that will be useful to you.
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Prepare a professional portrait that suits you
Before choosing a background or an outfit, a simple question: where will this portrait represent you?
Can you take portraits and the group photo at our office?
Yes, after checking the space available. Send me some photos of the proposed rooms and the number of participants. We will agree on the setup and programme through a quote.
Read the team photography guideHow to dress for a family photo shoot?
Choose comfortable clothes that you already enjoy wearing. Look at the colors together, without trying to dress everyone the same way. Large logos and high-contrast patterns can draw attention to clothing.
Read the family session guideCan you do a photo shoot without knowing how to pose?
Yes. My role is to guide you: a simple position, support, direction of gaze. We adjust gradually, without requiring you to learn poses in advance.
Read the portrait guideHow to choose the duration of a wedding photo story?
Start with the moments you want to remember: getting ready, the ceremony, drinks, dinner or the evening celebrations. Put them into a schedule with the locations and travel time. We can then agree how much coverage you need, including the start and finish.
Read the wedding reporting guideWhat outfit to choose for a professional portrait?
Start from what you would wear to meet the people your image is intended for. Check the comfort, collar and fit as you sit down. A second outfit can be useful if the session format allows it.
Read the professional portrait guide