There are plenty of applications for a traditional headshot (head & possibly shoulders at or close to horizontal center in the frame, white or uniform color in the background, subject suited up), but sometimes it’s good to shift the perspective a bit. In this headshot, we literally did just that: we moved him slightly off of center, and he adopted a more casual pose. We used his office as a backdrop to create more of an environmental feel, and he ditched the tie. He’s still professional, but gives off a warm, friendly, confident vibe — perfect for a man who is a project management consultant in the real estate and construction sectors.

Co-owner of Headshots NYC, Deutsch Photography & Gotham Family Photos. Lover of images & the stories they tell. Fanatic about words, numbers & patterns. Entrepreneur & adventurer w/keen wanderlust. Life/love/business partner of my husband, photographer Brett Deutsch. Eternal love affair with NYC, where I landed by way of GA, TX & CA.