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BESA Conference & Awards Photography | The Brewery, London
BESA Conference and Awards Photography at The Brewery, London
Following my recent headshot photography for BESA in London, I was back working with the team to photograph their annual conference and awards at The Brewery on Thursday 22 October.
This time, the brief covered a whole day of activity: delegates arriving, keynote speakers, breakout sessions across five theatres, exhibitors, an evening awards dinner and an after-party with a live band.
Photography started at 8am and finished at 11:30pm. By 1am, all the photographs were edited and delivered, ready for BESA to use on Friday morning.
An early start at The Brewery
With delegate arrivals on the brief from 8am, I travelled down from Leicester on Wednesday so I could be at the venue ready for the start.
The arrival period is an important part of conference photography. Before the first speaker takes to the stage, there are already opportunities to capture people meeting, conversations getting underway and the atmosphere building.
Those photographs help tell the story of the event alongside the more formal images of speakers and presentations.
Keynote speakers and five breakout theatres
Most of the morning centred on the keynote speakers before the programme moved into breakout sessions spread across five theatres.
Covering several spaces means keeping a close eye on the running order and moving between sessions throughout the day. Each room has its own activity to capture, while the overall collection still needs to feel consistent.
For me, conference coverage is about giving the organiser a useful mix of photographs: speakers delivering their presentations, delegates engaging with the sessions and wider views that show the setting.
Together, those images give a much fuller picture than photographs of the stage alone.
Photographing the exhibitors
Alongside the conference sessions, there was a room full of exhibitors to photograph.
Exhibitors are an important part of the event, and their coverage needs attention within a busy programme. Photographs of stands, teams and conversations with delegates help document their involvement and give the organiser material for follow-up communications and future event promotion.
With keynote sessions, five breakout theatres and the exhibition space all on the brief, there was plenty to cover before the evening celebrations began.
Dinner and awards with La Voix
The evening brought a change of pace, with a three-course dinner and an awards ceremony hosted by La Voix.
Twenty awards were presented, and my brief included photographing La Voix and every award winner.
Awards photography needs a slightly different rhythm from conference coverage. Presentations move quickly, and each winner needs a clear photograph of their moment, while reactions and celebrations help capture what the evening felt like.
It also means staying ready throughout the ceremony, giving the final presentation the same attention as the first.
Finishing with the after-party
After the awards, the celebrations continued with an after-party and live band.
Staying through to 11:30pm meant I could cover the event from the first delegates arriving through to the celebrations at the end of the night.
That full-day approach gave BESA a collection of photographs spanning both sides of the event: the conference programme and the evening awards.
Edited and delivered by 1am
Capturing the event was only part of the job. BESA also needed the photographs promptly.
After finishing at 11:30pm, I completed the editing and delivered all the photographs by 1am, ready for the team on Friday morning.
For event organisers, a quick turnaround makes a practical difference. It means photographs are available while the event is still fresh, ready for winner announcements, delegate communications and social media updates.
It was a long day, but a satisfying one: a full conference, exhibition, awards ceremony and after-party photographed, edited and delivered overnight.
Conference and awards photography in London and across the UK
Based in Leicester, I travel to London and across the UK to photograph conferences, corporate events and awards evenings.
Whether you need coverage of keynote speakers and breakout sessions, photographs of exhibitors, or a complete event from arrival through to the evening celebrations, I can build the photography around your programme.
If you are planning a conference or awards event, get in touch to discuss the coverage and delivery times you need.
Frequently asked questions
Can you photograph a conference and awards evening on the same day?
Yes. For BESA at The Brewery, I covered delegate arrivals from 8am, the daytime conference and exhibitors, followed by the awards dinner and after-party, finishing at 11:30pm.
Can you cover breakout sessions across several rooms?
Yes. Coverage can be planned around the running order and your priorities. At BESA’s annual conference, the brief included breakout sessions across five theatres alongside keynote speakers and exhibitors.
How quickly can event photographs be delivered?
Turnaround can be agreed when booking. For this event, all photographs were edited and delivered by 1am, ready for BESA the following morning. Overnight delivery should be discussed in advance so it can be built into the schedule.
Do you travel to London for conference photography?
Yes. I am based in Leicester and photograph conferences, awards evenings and corporate events in London and across the UK.
Corporate Headshots in London: 35 BESA Staff at Hilton Bankside
An 8am setup, headshots around the team’s morning meeting, and edited photographs delivered before a 1pm finish.
Corporate Headshots in London: 35 BESA Staff at Hilton Bankside
BESA staff headshot of a smiling woman wearing a navy pinstriped waistcoat over a white shirt against a dark grey background.
Thirty-five staff headshots, fitted around a morning meeting, with edited photographs delivered before I left the venue. That was the brief for my recent shoot with the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) at Hilton London Bankside.
I travelled from Leicester to London with my full headshot kit, ready to bring the studio to the team. With everyone already gathering at the hotel, it was a good opportunity to update their photographs without organising separate appointments.
An early start to fit around the team
I arrived at 8am to get everything set up and ready for the first headshots at 8:30am.
BESA’s morning meeting was due to start at 9:30am, giving us an hour to photograph as many people as possible before it began. Most of the team were photographed in that first window, with the remaining staff coming through during the meeting break.
For a shoot like this, the schedule matters as much as the photography. People have somewhere to be, and the headshot session needs to fit comfortably into their day.
Getting set up early meant we could start on time and make the most of the space in the agenda.
BESA staff headshot of a man wearing a navy blazer, light blue striped shirt and BESA lapel badge against a dark grey background.
Bringing the headshot kit from Leicester to London
Behind the scenes at Hilton London Bankside: my portable headshot setup for photographing 35 BESA staff around their morning meeting.
Being based in Leicester doesn’t mean every shoot takes place close to home. For this booking, I brought my full kit to London and set up at the hotel where the BESA team were meeting.
That is one of the useful things about on-location corporate headshots: the photography comes to the people.
If your staff are already together for a meeting, conference or team day, it can be a practical time to arrange new headshots. The key is to plan the photography around the event, allowing time for setup and identifying suitable windows for staff to step in front of the camera.
At Hilton London Bankside, the time before the meeting and the break gave us those opportunities.
BESA staff headshot of a woman with long brown hair wearing a cream blazer and blue striped shirt against a dark grey background.
Edited and delivered while I was still on site
The photography was only part of the job. I also edited and delivered the images while I was still at the venue, with everything wrapped up by 1pm.
For BESA, that meant the shoot and delivery were completed during the same visit. There was no separate wait for the finished photographs after the event.
The timing worked well for this particular booking. If you need a quick turnaround for your own team, mention it when you enquire so we can build the right amount of photography and editing time into the plan.
Planning headshots around a meeting or team day
This shoot is a useful example of what can be achieved when headshots are planned alongside an existing staff gathering.
We photographed 35 people, worked around the morning meeting and completed the editing and delivery on site. An early setup and a clear timetable helped everything fit together.
If you’re arranging a team meeting in London, Leicester or further afield, it’s worth considering whether that gathering could also be an opportunity to refresh your staff headshots.
You can find out more about my corporate headshot photography, or get in touch with your team size, venue, date and preferred turnaround.
BESA staff headshot of a smiling bald man with a short beard wearing a navy blazer and white shirt against a dark grey background.
Questions about on-location team headshots
Can corporate headshots be taken at a hotel?
Yes. For this BESA shoot, I brought my full headshot kit to Hilton London Bankside and photographed 35 staff at the venue where they were meeting.
Can staff headshots fit around a company meeting?
Yes. At this shoot, photography started at 8:30am, before the 9:30am meeting. Most staff were photographed beforehand, with the remaining headshots taken during the break.
Can edited headshots be delivered on the same day?
For this booking, the photographs were edited and delivered while I was still on site, and everything was finished by 1pm. If you need same-day delivery, include that requirement in your enquiry so we can discuss a suitable schedule.
Do you travel from Leicester for corporate headshot shoots?
Yes. I’m based in Leicester and travelled to London with my full headshot kit for this BESA booking. Contact me with your location and team size to discuss your shoot.
Staff Headshots and Team Photography for Bodie Hodges: 13 Years in the Making
Staff Headshots and Team Photography for Bodie Hodges: 13 Years in the Making
“Cant believe we put off headshots for 13 years (lol)”
That line from Donna Hodges’ thank-you email made me smile. Last week, I photographed staff headshots and team photographs for Bodie Hodges, creating a fresh set of images for their website and social media.
Thirteen years is quite a while to have something on the to-do list! It was a pleasure to help the team finally tick it off—and to hear how happy they were with the photographs afterwards.
On-site staff headshots, with an early start
The team had a clear brief: arrive before 8am and have the photography finished shortly after 9am, ready for parents coming on site for their sessions.
The photographs needed to fit around that schedule. Bringing the headshot session to their premises meant we could photograph everyone on site and work within the morning window.
We used their new counselling room for the individual staff portraits, with a navy background to give the photographs a consistent look. Once everyone had been photographed individually, we moved on to smaller team photographs and a full staff photograph.
Staff headshots photographed on site in Bodie Hodges’ new counselling room.
A navy background and a relaxed team photograph
The navy background proved a good choice—and it was one of the details Donna picked out in her email afterwards.
Alongside the headshots, we photographed everyone together by the wall. The image of the team chatting was another favourite. There’s something lovely about a group photograph that captures people interacting with each other, and this one brought a relaxed feel to the finished collection.
The individual portraits and group photographs give Bodie Hodges a selection of images to use across their website and social channels over the coming weeks and months.
A consistent navy background brought the team’s individual portraits together.
What Donna thought of the photographs
After the shoot, Donna sent this lovely message:
“Just wanted to say huge thanks for yesterday – the photos look great and I am so glad we used the navy background for the headshots and the team photo by the wall with us all chatting is just great.”
She added:
“Exciting to get these onto our website and socials over the coming weeks and months. Cant believe we put off headshots for 13 years (lol)”
Receiving an email like that is a lovely way to finish a job. It was a great shoot, and I’m pleased the team now has photographs they’re excited to share.
Planning staff photography around your working day
Finding a time when everyone is available can be one of the biggest hurdles to organising staff headshots. For Bodie Hodges, an early morning session gave us time for individual portraits and team photographs before parents arrived.
If updated headshots or team photographs have been sitting on your own to-do list, get in touch. We can talk through the photographs you need, where to take them and how to fit the session around your team’s working day.
Hopefully, we can get yours sorted before another thirteen years go by!
The full Bodie Hodges team together—one of Donna’s favourite photographs from the morning.
Corporate Photographer in Hinckley & Nuneaton – Professional Photography for Local Businesses
Corporate Photographer in Hinckley & Nuneaton – Professional Photography for Local Businesses
If you're looking for a corporate photographer in Hinckley or Nuneaton, I provide professional business photography for companies across the area, from individual headshots and complete team updates to commercial photography, events and new website imagery.
I'm a Leicester-based corporate photographer and regularly travel throughout Leicestershire, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands. Hinckley and Nuneaton are both within easy reach, making it straightforward to provide photography at your office, workplace, venue or event.
Corporate Photography for Hinckley & Nuneaton Businesses
Good corporate photography should do more than simply make your website look better. It should help potential clients understand who you are, give your business a consistent professional identity and put real people behind your brand.
I work with businesses ranging from small professional teams to large organisations requiring hundreds of staff photographs.
Photography can include:
Corporate headshots and staff portraits
Leadership and director photography
Team and group photographs
Office and workplace photography
Commercial and website imagery
Behind-the-scenes and working photography
Drone photography and video where appropriate
Rather than approaching each of these separately, they can often be combined into one photography session.
Corporate Headshots in Hinckley & Nuneaton
For businesses with several employees, I can bring a complete mobile photography setup directly to your workplace.
This creates consistent headshots without employees having to travel to a studio and means photography can usually be fitted around the working day.
It's also useful for growing businesses.
Once we've established a particular lighting, background and editing style, I can reproduce it when new employees join. Your Meet the Team page can therefore remain consistent instead of gradually becoming a mixture of different photography styles.
Photography for Professional Services
Professional services businesses are particularly dependent on trust.
For solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, consultants and other professional firms, prospective clients will often look at the people behind the company before making contact.
Professional photography can give them a much better introduction.
Alongside formal headshots, I often recommend creating some more relaxed photographs of people talking, working together or meeting clients. These provide useful imagery for service pages, recruitment, LinkedIn, press releases and ongoing marketing.
Commercial Photography for Websites
If you're commissioning a new website, there's a strong argument for photographing more than just your team.
A half-day or full-day commercial photography session can create a library of original photographs showing your people, premises, products and the way your organisation actually operates.
Instead of relying on generic stock photography, your website can show the real business.
The resulting images can then be used across your website, social media, LinkedIn, brochures, PR and marketing campaigns.
Event Photography in Hinckley & Nuneaton
I also photograph business events throughout the Midlands, including:
Conferences
Awards evenings
Networking events
Company celebrations
Exhibitions
Training days
Product and business launches
My approach to corporate events is largely documentary: capturing speakers, delegates, interaction and atmosphere without unnecessarily interrupting what's happening.
Where required, I can also provide photographs quickly for PR and social media use.
Can One Photographer Cover Headshots, Commercial Photography and an Event?
Yes – and combining them can often be more efficient.
For example, a company could arrange staff headshots during the afternoon, create workplace and marketing photographs around the office, and then have an evening networking event photographed.
It creates a much larger and more varied image library from one booking.
Why Use a Local Corporate Photographer?
Working with a photographer based nearby makes repeat photography much easier.
Businesses change. New employees arrive, offices are refurbished, websites are updated and events happen throughout the year.
I'm based in Leicester and work regularly throughout the Midlands, so Hinckley and Nuneaton are both comfortably within my normal working area.
For businesses that need regular photography, I can also maintain the same lighting and editing style across future shoots so that your imagery remains consistent.
Corporate Photographer Hinckley & Nuneaton – Frequently Asked Questions
Do you travel to businesses in Hinckley and Nuneaton?
Yes. I'm based in Leicester and regularly work on location throughout Leicestershire, Warwickshire and the Midlands, including Hinckley and Nuneaton.
Can you photograph our employees at our office?
Yes. I bring a professional mobile lighting and background setup to your workplace, so staff can be photographed without travelling to a studio.
Can you match our existing company headshots?
Usually, yes. If you send me examples of your existing photography, I can advise whether the lighting, background and framing can be reproduced.
How many employees can you photograph?
Anything from one person to large-scale company headshot projects. For larger organisations, I can create an efficient setup designed to photograph employees consistently throughout the day.
Can we combine headshots with other business photography?
Yes. This is often the best use of a photography session. We can combine headshots with team photographs, office photography, working images and other content for your website and marketing.
Do you photograph corporate events in Hinckley and Nuneaton?
Yes. I photograph conferences, awards, networking events, exhibitions and other corporate events throughout the Midlands.
Can you provide photographs for our website and LinkedIn?
Yes. Images can be supplied appropriately edited for use across websites, LinkedIn, social media, PR and other business marketing.
Looking for a Corporate Photographer in Hinckley or Nuneaton?
If your business needs new headshots, updated website photography, event coverage or a complete library of professional images, I can bring the photography setup directly to you.
I'm based nearby in Leicester and work with businesses throughout Hinckley, Nuneaton, Leicestershire, Warwickshire and the wider Midlands.
Get in touch with Pete Martin Photography to discuss what you need and I can recommend the most efficient way to photograph it.
Corporate Headshot Photography for The Security Institute in Nuneaton
Corporate Headshot Photography for The Security Institute in Nuneaton
A couple of weeks ago, I travelled to Nuneaton for a corporate headshot photography session with The Security Institute.
The team originally found me through Google, which made this booking particularly satisfying. It is always good to know that the work I share online is helping local businesses and organisations find the right photographer for their needs.
The brief was to photograph around 20 people during a focused two-hour session. With a little preparation and an efficient on-site workflow, we were able to give everyone an individual, professional experience without disrupting the team’s working day.
Creating consistent corporate headshots on location
The Security Institute had arranged its own branded background for the session. This was a great addition, giving the finished portraits a consistent appearance while bringing the organisation’s identity into every image.
Consistency is especially important when staff headshots are being used across a company website, LinkedIn profiles, press releases, speaker biographies and marketing materials. Photographing the team together also helps avoid the mixture of lighting, backgrounds and photographic styles that can develop when portraits are commissioned separately.
Although the final images needed to feel consistent, I still wanted each person to look natural and approachable. Not everyone enjoys having their photograph taken, so clear direction, a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of encouragement are just as important as the camera and lighting.
Reviewing the photographs in real time
One aspect of the session that received particularly lovely feedback was my tethered photography setup.
During the shoot, my camera was connected directly to my laptop. Instead of viewing each photograph on the small screen on the back of the camera, the team could see the images appear on a much larger display as they were taken.
This gave everyone an immediate sense of how their finished headshot would look. It also meant we could make small adjustments to posture, expression or positioning while each person was still in front of the camera.
Being able to review images in real time makes the process more collaborative and reassuring. It removes much of the uncertainty people can feel during a headshot session and helps us reach an image they are genuinely happy with.
A successful corporate photoshoot in Nuneaton
The two-hour session was a real pleasure from beginning to end. We photographed approximately 20 members of the team and received some wonderful feedback about both the experience and the results.
Even better, this looks set to be the beginning of an ongoing relationship. I have already been booked to return for another short photography session, and we are currently discussing coverage of The Security Institute’s major conference next year.
A behind-the-scenes look at an on-site corporate headshot session for The Security Institute in Nuneaton, with professional lighting, a branded background and tethered image review.
Repeat bookings are one of the best compliments a commercial photographer can receive. I am looking forward to working with the team again.
Looking for a corporate headshot photographer in Nuneaton?
I provide professional on-site headshot photography for businesses, organisations and teams in Nuneaton and the surrounding areas.
Sessions can be tailored to suit anything from a small leadership team to a larger company-wide headshot day. I can bring professional lighting and a mobile photography setup to your workplace, while tethered image review allows participants to see and refine their portraits during the session.
If your organisation needs consistent staff headshots, executive portraits, LinkedIn photographs or event and conference coverage, please get in touch to discuss your plans.
Frequently asked questions
Can corporate headshots be taken at our workplace?
Yes. A professional mobile lighting and camera setup can be brought to your office or chosen venue, saving your team from travelling to a studio.
How long does it take to photograph 20 employees?
The exact timing depends on the brief and the number of final images required. For this Nuneaton session, approximately 20 people were photographed within two hours.
Can employees review their headshots during the session?
Yes. With tethered photography, images are transferred directly from the camera to a laptop. Participants can review their photographs on a larger screen and make adjustments before choosing their preferred image.
Can our company branding be included?
Yes. A branded background, office setting or other relevant elements can be incorporated into the portraits. The Security Institute supplied its own branded background for this session.
Do you photograph conferences as well as headshots?
Yes. Corporate photography can include conference coverage, speakers, networking, presentations, awards and professional headshots taken during the event.
Microtech’s 40th Anniversary Celebration at Winstanley House
Microtech’s 40th Anniversary Celebration at Winstanley House
Microtech recently celebrated an incredible milestone: 40 years in business.
The IT company brought together colleagues, clients, existing partners and prospective business connections for a memorable anniversary event at the beautiful Winstanley House. The venue was packed with fantastic local businesses, great conversations and plenty of reasons to celebrate four decades of success.
I was delighted to provide the event photography, capturing the atmosphere throughout the evening—from guests arriving and networking to the celebrations, branding and candid moments that made the occasion feel so special.
Microtech’s guests arrive to celebrate 40 years in business at Winstanley House.
Fast event photography delivery for business events
For corporate events, photographs are often needed immediately—not weeks later. Microtech received their complete gallery the following morning, ready to share while the energy of the event was still fresh.
It was brilliant to see the images already being used across Microtech’s social-media channels and in their newsletter. Quick delivery means a business can make the most of an event’s momentum, share its story with people who could not attend, and create professional marketing content for future use.
Professional corporate event photography in Coventry, Nuneaton and Hinckley
Whether you are planning an anniversary party, client event, networking evening, awards night or company celebration, professional photographs help preserve the experience and showcase your business at its best.
I provide relaxed, natural event photography for businesses in Coventry, Nuneaton, Hinckley and the surrounding Midlands. The focus is on genuine interaction, key details, brand visibility and the moments that matter to your guests.
Congratulations again to everyone at Microtech on 40 successful years—and thank you for having me there to document such a fantastic celebration at Winstanley House.
Two members of the Microtech team wearing branded sashes while welcoming guests to the company’s 40th anniversary celebration at Winstanley House.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will we receive our corporate event photographs?
For this Microtech anniversary event, the full gallery was delivered the following morning. Turnaround times can be agreed in advance, with fast delivery available when images are needed for social media, press or newsletters.
Do you photograph business events in Coventry, Nuneaton and Hinckley?
Yes. I photograph corporate parties, networking events, conferences, awards evenings and team celebrations across Coventry, Nuneaton, Hinckley and the wider Midlands.
What types of images are included in corporate event photography?
A typical event gallery includes venue and branding details, guest arrivals, speakers or presentations, networking, group photographs where appropriate, candid interactions and key celebration moments.
Networking and conversations at Microtech’s 40th anniversary event.
Corporate Brand Photography for Alchemy Virtual Assistance | Pete Martin Photography
Pete Martin Photography captured a new franchisee signing and brand photography for Alchemy Virtual Assistance at Berryfields Barn, including lifestyle images and professional headshots.
Corporate Brand Photography for Alchemy Virtual Assistance at Berryfields Barn
Suzy Sanders welcoming Alchemy Virtual Assistance’s newest franchisee at Berryfields Barn following the franchise signing
Building a recognisable and trustworthy brand isn’t something that happens overnight. It’s created through consistency, personality and professional imagery that tells the story behind a business.
Last Friday I headed over to Berryfields Barn to meet up with my good friend Suzy Sanders from Alchemy Virtual Assistance. We’ve worked together regularly since 2022, and this was our fifth shoot together. Every session has helped build a growing library of photography that supports both the Alchemy VA brand and its continued expansion.
The occasion this time was the signing of a brand new franchisee, marking another exciting milestone for the business.
After everyone had enjoyed lunch, we made full use of the beautiful surroundings at Berryfields Barn to create a collection of relaxed, professional photographs. Rather than relying on a single backdrop, we moved around the venue to produce a variety of images for the Alchemy Virtual Assistance website, social media and future marketing campaigns.
A key part of the session was creating content that the new franchisee can begin using as she launches and grows her own business under the Alchemy Virtual Assistance brand. Having a bank of professional images ready from day one helps create a polished first impression across LinkedIn, websites, social media and other marketing materials.
Professional corporate headshot of a new Alchemy Virtual Assistance franchisee for the company Meet the Team page
Alongside the lifestyle branding photographs, I also captured a series of professional headshots for the Meet the Family section of the Alchemy Virtual Assistance website. Consistent headshots help reinforce the professionalism of a growing business while making it easier for potential clients to connect with the people behind the brand.
One of the benefits of working with clients over several years is developing a visual style that evolves alongside the business. Every shoot adds fresh content while maintaining consistency across existing marketing materials, ensuring the brand continues to look current and authentic.
Whether it’s documenting company milestones, welcoming new team members, launching a franchise, or refreshing website photography, investing in professional commercial photography provides businesses with a valuable library of content that can be used for months to come.
If your business is expanding or your team needs updated photography, I’d be happy to help create images that reflect your brand and the people behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should franchises invest in professional photography?
Professional photography creates consistency across the brand while giving each franchisee high-quality marketing material they can use on websites, LinkedIn and social media from the start.
What is included in a branding photography session?
Sessions typically include environmental portraits, candid working images, team interactions, lifestyle branding photographs and professional headshots for websites and marketing.
Can you photograph new team members as businesses grow?
Absolutely. Many of my clients book regular sessions throughout the year as their businesses expand, ensuring their photography stays up to date.
Where do you carry out branding photography?
I work across Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, London and throughout the UK, using client offices, event venues and carefully chosen locations that complement the brand.
Suzy Sanders from Alchemy Virtual Assistance during a professional branding photography session at Berryfields Barn
Harwood HR Solutions Photography Shoot in Oxfordshire
Harwood HR Solutions Photography Shoot in Oxfordshire
Two weeks ago, I photographed a fast-paced brand photography shoot for Harwood HR Solutions in Oxfordshire.
Professional headshots created for the Harwood HR Solutions website.
With a new website in development, the team needed a focused set of professional images that would give the site an authentic, approachable feel from launch. In just three hours, we created a varied gallery of individual headshots, natural working-in-the-office imagery and team photographs.
The final selection was delivered within 24 hours, ready for the new website—and the images are already being put to work across Harwood HR Solutions’ marketing.
A complete set of website-ready business photography
For a service-led business like Harwood HR Solutions, the people behind the work matter. The aim of the shoot was to create imagery that felt professional without feeling overly staged: confident headshots, genuine moments of the team working together, and group images that communicate a friendly, capable business.
The session included:
Professional headshots for the Harwood HR Solutions team
Natural office and working-environment photographs
Team portraits for the new website and marketing
A consistent image style that works across multiple website pages
Delivered quickly, ready to use
A short turnaround was important. The photography was delivered within 24 hours of the shoot, allowing Harwood HR Solutions to start using the images straight away while their new website was being built.
That combination of efficient planning, a relaxed shoot and fast delivery makes brand photography a practical investment for businesses preparing for a website launch, rebrand or updated marketing campaign.
Need business photography in Oxfordshire?
If you are launching a new website or need stronger, more personal imagery for your business, professional photography can make a real difference. A well-planned session can provide headshots, team photographs and natural brand imagery in one efficient shoot.
Get in touch to discuss business photography, corporate headshots or website imagery in Oxfordshire and beyond.
Natural office photography showing the Harwood HR Solutions team at work.
Frequently asked questions
What photography did Harwood HR Solutions need for its new website?
Harwood HR Solutions required professional team headshots, office-based working images and team photographs to support its new website and marketing.
How long did the Harwood HR Solutions photography shoot take?
The complete shoot was completed in three hours.
When were the final photographs delivered?
The finished photographs were delivered within 24 hours, allowing the business to begin using them immediately.
Why are professional headshots and team photos important for a business website?
Professional photography helps visitors see the people behind a business, builds trust and gives a website a more polished, consistent and personal appearance.
Authentic working imagery created for Harwood HR Solutions’ new website.
Corporate Headshots for Measom Dryline Across Leicester and London
Corporate Headshots for Measom Dryline Across Leicester and London
Portable corporate photography studio setup for professional business headshots on client premises.
When your business is growing, keeping your team photography consistent across multiple offices is just as important as maintaining your brand identity. That’s exactly why Measom Dryline invited me back to photograph another round of professional corporate headshots for their expanding team.
Having previously photographed their staff during a series of sessions last March, I was delighted to return for another two-day project, this time photographing employees in both their Leicester headquarters and London office.
Over the course of two half-day sessions, around 80 members of staff received fresh, professional business headshots ready for their website, internal communications and marketing materials.
Consistency Across Multiple Offices
One of the biggest challenges for businesses with multiple locations is ensuring every employee looks like they’re part of the same organisation, regardless of where they’re based.
For Measom Dryline, the brief was simple:
Consistent lighting
Matching backgrounds
Relaxed, approachable portraits
Fast workflow
Same-day edited images
Using the same lighting setup and shooting style across both offices meant every image looked uniform, helping create a professional and cohesive Meet the Team page.
Leicester Office Photography
The first session took place at Measom Dryline’s Leicester office.
In just a couple of hours, staff members were photographed individually while continuing with their normal working day. By keeping the process organised and efficient, disruption to the business was kept to a minimum.
Each person received gentle posing guidance to ensure their photographs looked natural, confident and approachable.
Corporate headshot session at Measom Dryline’s Leicester office photographed by Pete Martin Photography.
London Office Headshots
The following day I travelled to Measom Dryline’s London office where the same mobile studio setup was recreated.
This consistency is particularly important for businesses operating across multiple locations, allowing customers to experience one unified brand whether they’re viewing employees in Leicester or London.
Despite photographing around 80 people across the two sessions, every individual received time and direction to help them feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Professional business headshots being photographed at Measom Dryline’s London office.
A Fully Mobile Headshot Studio
Every session is photographed using a portable studio setup that can be installed in a meeting room, reception area or quiet office space. This allows me to create consistent, professional lighting at every location, whether I’m photographing a handful of employees or an entire company across multiple offices.
Behind the scenes of a mobile corporate headshot studio setup during a staff photography session at Measom Dryline's office.
Same-Day Edited Images
A key requirement for this project was the delivery of edited images on the very same day.
Many businesses need new starters added to their website quickly or have marketing deadlines approaching. By editing and delivering photographs immediately after each session, Measom Dryline were able to begin updating their website without delay.
Fast turnaround is something many of my corporate clients value, particularly when photographing larger teams.
Professional Headshots That Strengthen Your Brand
Professional headshots are often one of the first impressions a potential client has of your business.
Consistent photography helps:
Build trust
Humanise your business
Improve your website
Support recruitment
Enhance LinkedIn profiles
Create stronger marketing materials
Whether you’re photographing ten employees or several hundred across multiple offices, maintaining consistency makes a significant difference.
Looking for Corporate Headshots?
I regularly photograph businesses across Leicester, London and throughout the UK, providing professional on-location headshots with minimal disruption to your working day.
Whether you need photography for a handful of employees, a complete company refresh or ongoing sessions for new starters, I can bring a fully mobile studio to your office and create professional portraits that fit seamlessly with your existing branding.
If your business needs consistent corporate headshots across multiple offices, I’d love to help.
Professional Meet the Team headshots created for Measom Dryline employees across Leicester and London.
FAQs
How long does a corporate headshot session take?
Most corporate headshot sessions take between two and three hours, depending on the number of employees being photographed. I work efficiently to minimise disruption to your business.
Can you photograph staff across multiple office locations?
Yes. I regularly travel to offices across Leicester, London and throughout the UK, recreating the same lighting setup so every headshot remains consistent.
Do you provide same-day edited headshots?
Yes. Where required, I can provide professionally edited images on the same day, helping businesses update websites, LinkedIn profiles and marketing materials quickly.
Do employees need experience in front of the camera?
Not at all. Most people tell me they dislike having their photograph taken. I guide everyone through simple posing and expressions to create relaxed, natural-looking portraits.
Can you match existing company headshots?
Absolutely. Returning clients often ask me to match previous photography for new starters or growing teams, ensuring complete consistency across their website.
Where do you provide corporate headshots?
I’m based in Leicester but regularly photograph businesses across the Midlands, London and throughout the UK.
Why Photographing Every MP in Parliament Is My Dream Photography Assignment
Why Photographing Every MP in Parliament Is My Dream Photography Assignment
Peter Bedford MP – Professional Headshot
Mid Leicestershire MP Peter Bedford photographed during his visit to Glenfield Electrical. This professionally lit outdoor portrait was later adopted as his public Facebook profile image and formed part of the same-day image delivery from the assignment.
As photographers, we all have that one job we’d love to land.
For some, it’s photographing the Olympics. For others, it’s a royal event or a major sporting final.
For me, it’s much closer to home.
My dream assignment would be photographing every Member of Parliament at Westminster.
A project unlike any other
Several years ago, the UK Parliament commissioned a large-scale photography project to create consistent portraits of every MP. Hundreds of politicians were photographed over just a couple of days, requiring meticulous planning, flawless organisation and a photographer who could produce exceptional, consistent portraits at speed.
It’s exactly the kind of challenge I love.
Not because of the prestige—although that would certainly be an honour—but because it combines everything I enjoy most about corporate photography: meeting people, working efficiently under pressure, building rapport in seconds and delivering consistent results all day long.
High-volume photography is a specialist skill
People often assume taking hundreds of headshots simply means repeating the same photograph over and over.
The reality is very different.
Every person walks in differently. Some are relaxed, others nervous. Some have only a minute to spare. Others arrive late or need a little reassurance in front of the camera.
The challenge is creating portraits that feel natural and approachable while maintaining complete consistency across every image.
That balance of speed, quality and people skills is something I’ve spent years developing.
Since launching Pete Martin Photography in 2018, I’ve photographed an estimated 10,000 professional headshots.
That experience includes:
Photographing around 300 employees in a single day for Mars Petcare.
Large multi-day corporate headshot projects across multiple locations.
Corporate conferences where thousands of moments need capturing without missing a beat.
Executive portraits for directors, leadership teams and business owners throughout the Midlands and beyond.
Large-scale photography isn’t just about having the right camera. It’s about having the right workflow.
Every portrait matters
Whether I’m photographing a graduate, a CEO, a solicitor or a Member of Parliament, my goal is always the same.
I want people to look confident, approachable and authentic.
A great portrait helps people make a connection before they’ve even spoken.
For elected representatives, that connection is incredibly important. Constituents expect to see someone who is professional, approachable and trustworthy.
Photography plays a small but significant part in creating that first impression.
Photographing Peter Bedford MP
Last week I had the opportunity to photograph Mid Leicestershire MP Peter Bedford during his visit to Glenfield Electrical, where he was supporting the company’s campaign to help local businesses reduce energy costs and adopt greener technologies. The photographs were supplied the very same day and featured across Peter Bedford’s official news and social media channels. (Peter Bedford)
Peter Bedford MP speaking with Phil Houlder, Director of Glenfield Electrical, during a visit to discuss renewable energy solutions for local businesses.
Projects like this remind me why I enjoy photographing people whose work has a real impact on their communities.
Why this remains my dream assignment
I’ve always enjoyed fast-paced environments.
I like solving logistical challenges.
I enjoy meeting hundreds of different personalities in a short space of time.
Most of all, I enjoy creating portraits that people are genuinely proud to use.
If Parliament, a Government department or a political party ever needed a photographer capable of delivering consistent, high-quality portraits at scale, I’d welcome the opportunity.
Until then, I’ll keep doing what I love—helping organisations of every size create professional photography that represents their people at their very best.
Because whether it’s one portrait or one thousand, every photograph deserves the same care and attention.
Although this article reflects a personal career ambition, it also highlights the skills required for any large-scale headshot project—whether that’s photographing employees, conference delegates, leadership teams or public figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who photographs Members of Parliament?
Official photographs of Members of Parliament may be commissioned by Parliament itself, individual MPs, political parties or communications teams. Depending on the purpose, photography can include official portraits, campaign imagery, media photographs, constituency visits and event coverage.
What makes a good parliamentary or government photographer?
Photographing politicians requires more than technical photography skills. The best photographers work efficiently under pressure, put people at ease quickly, maintain consistent lighting and composition, and deliver images to tight deadlines. Discretion, professionalism and excellent organisational skills are equally important.
How many people can you photograph in a single day?
Large-scale headshot sessions are one of my specialities. Depending on the requirements and schedule, I can photograph several hundred people in a single day while maintaining a consistent, professional look across every portrait. My experience includes photographing around 300 people in one day during a corporate headshot project.
Do you photograph politicians and public sector organisations?
Yes. Alongside corporate businesses, I photograph public sector organisations, local authorities, charities and elected representatives. Every assignment is approached with professionalism, impartiality and attention to detail.
Can you provide same-day image delivery?
Yes. Where required, selected images can be edited and delivered on the same day. This is particularly valuable for media announcements, press releases, social media and news coverage where speed is essential.
Where are you based?
I’m based in Leicester and regularly work throughout the East Midlands, including Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Birmingham and Coventry. I also travel across the UK for corporate, conference and commercial photography assignments, including London and Westminster.
Do you travel to Westminster or central London?
Absolutely. I regularly travel for client assignments and would be happy to photograph individuals, teams or large-scale projects in Westminster, central London or anywhere else in the UK.
What experience do you have with high-volume headshot photography?
Since 2018, I’ve photographed an estimated 10,000 professional headshots. My work ranges from individual executive portraits to large corporate projects involving hundreds of employees across multiple locations. That experience has helped me develop a fast, consistent workflow while ensuring every person receives a portrait they’re proud to use.
Peter Bedford MP and Phil Houlder look at the cover of Glenfield Electrical’s white paper during the visit. The cover photograph was one I created for the company back in 2023, making it a nice reminder of our ongoing working relationship.
If you’re looking for a photographer to capture professional headshots for your organisation, leadership team or large-scale employee photography project, I’d love to hear from you.