Best Background Option for Professional Portraits
Before making a decision on what kind of background you want, as a professional headshot photographer in Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley I have come up with a few key elements you should consider. The first thing I will suggest is to think about where you’ll be using this photo of yourself and/or your staff members. Did you want a cohesive look for all the employees at your office? Having a cohesive look for everyone does give you the ability to constantly add more staff members photos as they get hired. As oppose to, choosing a location/setting that can help individual personalities stand out and give context or even help tell a story.
While you’re thinking, here are a few options for you to consider:
Solid Colour Backdrop - This is a classic option. You can go with either a white, black or coloured backdrop and we even have the ability to remove the background if you need to add digital backgrounds to your photo. This is a great way to incorporate brand colours!
Outdoor or on Location Setting - This is a great option if you want to reflect your personality with a certain look or if you’re a small business owner hoping to showcase what you do or your personality into the photo. This photography session location can include, a nature setting, your office, in front of cool architecture and more!
Blurry/Out of Focus Background - This type of background is created by an effect we call Bokeh. This is when the background of the image is completely out of focus/blurry. The location will influence the colours and lighting of the Bokeh. This background option for your headshot or portrait creates a cool aesthetic to your image.
Not sure what option is right for you? Maybe you need a variety in your image gallery. Either way, we can help! Send us an inquiry form and we can help you pick the best option for you!
