Business portraiture of executive in new york city by NYC portrait photographer.

Teri Bloom is a versatile portrait photographer based in New York City. Whether a headshot is taken in a quiet NYC office, or at a bustling NY City location, she can complete the assignment with grace and ease. And because her portraits are shot from flattering angles, they capture people looking relaxed, confident and professional.

There are two lighting approaches used for portrait and headshot photography. One option is to set up professional lighting before the session begins, which results in a flattering controlled quality of light. The other approach is to use available light, resulting in more natural looking journalistic photos.

Because busy executives have so little time to spare, experienced portrait photographers work quickly and efficiently, sensitive to the client's needs. Regardless of the approach taken and amount of time alloted for the photo session, a successful portrait captures a person's essence, energy and personality in the most flattering of ways.

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Taking an Editorial Approach to Executive Portraiture

This lawyer portrait was taken by NY City corporate headshot photographer Teri Bloom.

Sometimes, playing it a little loose and making the photo session more spontaneous will result in a portrait that brings out people's personalities. Keeping the headshot session a little shorter also helps!

Many clients are under the assumption that it can take 1-2 hours to get "the shot" when it comes to an executive business portrait. However, in our experience, its actually quite the opposite -- the best photos seem to happen in the shortest amount of time before the session gets boring. Its important to respect everyone's busy schedule, and making people feel relaxed and comfortable during the portrait session is helpful too.

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Using Color for Pleasing Professional Portraits in NYC

This business portrait was taken by NY City  corporate photographer Teri Bloom, who specializes in business and executive portraiture in NYC.

Its so important be aware of how the background colors affect the overall look of the portrait. Using bright primary colors either in the clothing, or in the background, is flattering for everyone and livens things up.

The colors of someone's clothing and the tones and hues of the background, have a profound effect on creating a flattering photo. As professional portrait photographers in New York for many years, we've found that clothing color as well as the tones of the background -- must be consciously addressed to create the nicest looking executive portrait. Generally, we're not fans of white or pastel clothing because it tends to wash-out skin tones. Also consider shooting outdoors on a nice day when the sun casts a golden glow and the trees give a hint of color in the background. Paying attention to these important details makes the world of difference with successful portraiture!

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Using New York City Backgrounds for Business Portraits

Business executive's portrait in New York City, by corporate photographer based in NYC.

Choose a flattering background for your executive headshot, either outdoors in NY City or in your office.

When working with a portrait photographer for your website or brochure headshot, choose the best looking relevant background for the photo, so it ties in with the person's business. This consultant's photo was shot in midtown NYC, close to many of her client's offices. Sometimes a studio portrait with a backdrop may be the background of choice because of its neutrality, but other times, using a smart location in the office is the way to go.

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Portrait and headshot photographer Teri Bloom Photography is based in NY City. Trained as a photojournalist and studio portraiture photographer, Teri has covered an exciting and diverse range of professional photography assignments in NYC and the New York tri-state area.

As a corporate portrait and executive headshot photographer, her portrait photography has been used in annual reports, on corporate websites, and on dozens of magazine and CD covers. Her editorial work has appeared nationally Sprint and her portrait photography used in award-winning national ad campaigns.

Teri Bloom, NY City Portrait Photography
300 Mercer Street
New York City, NY 10003

T:  212 475-2274
e:  teri [at] teribloom.com