Portrait photography on location and in the studio
A shoot can take place at your workplace, in the city or in a controlled studio environment. Together we align mood, clothing, background and presence with your personal profile or organisation. Sometimes a calm, minimal setting works best; in other cases a recognisable environment strengthens the story.
In Amsterdam I regularly shoot on the Zuidas, at RAI and Beurs van Berlage, around Westergas and along the canals — as well as with a mobile studio on site. Those locations give portraits a recognisable Amsterdam context without tipping into event reportage. I often schedule teams in a single morning so everyone is photographed the same day.
During the shoot I guide calmly and clearly, so there is room for a natural pose and expression — even if you normally dislike being in front of the camera.
Corporate portraits and professional visibility
Many clients use their portrait for business profiles, websites, presentations, press materials and internal communications.
In Amsterdam visibility matters: LinkedIn, employer branding and international websites. A strong portrait supports recognition and a consistent look — whether you are a founder or part of a larger team.
I have been making corporate portraits in Amsterdam for more than 20 years. My photography matches how the image will be used and the audience you want to reach.
Executive portraits and headshots
For CEOs, board members and directors I create portraits that fit the role — authoritative, timeless and ready for annual reports, websites and LinkedIn. A shoot typically lasts about 45 minutes, at offices on the Zuidas, at RAI and Beurs van Berlage, around Westergas and in studios across the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area.
Difference between a corporate portrait and conference photography
A corporate portrait is controlled: light, pose and presence serve the brand or person. Conference photography is documentary — speakers, audience and networking moments in the room, often without directing. Both belong to professional visibility, but they ask for a different approach; many organisations combine them in one communications strategy.
My cinematic style — light, atmosphere and rhythm — is not a gimmick, but useful for campaigns, employer branding and annual reports. Clients recognise that quality in portraits and in atmospheric images alongside formal reportage.
Process and delivery
Upfront we discuss purpose, planning and image use. During the shoot I work efficiently and calmly. The selection is carefully retouched and delivered in formats suitable for web, print and publication.
Want a portrait in Amsterdam that is professionally usable and feels like you? Feel free to get in touch to discuss the options.
Based in The Hague, working in Amsterdam and the Randstad
My studio and base are in The Hague; I work on location in Amsterdam and the surrounding area every week. That makes it easy to combine assignments and serve teams flexibly across the Randstad — including Rotterdam.
Looking for corporate portraits with a consistent, professional look? Get in touch to discuss a business portrait in Amsterdam.
Also see my work as a photographer in Amsterdam and event photographer in Amsterdam.
Need a LinkedIn headshot specifically? See my LinkedIn portrait photography.
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