Corporate Headshot Photographer Brandon Barnard. Creating lighting signatures for iconic portrait headshots.
At Brandon Barnard Photography, every corporate headshot is captured with purpose. Brandon is a light shaper, using lighting with creativity to bring out the essence of your professional image.
Every face is different. That’s why we avoid generic lighting setups. Each corporate portrait is created with a unique light signature, to complement your features and highlight the essence of who you are.
Corporate Headshot Light Signatures
Soft Beauty Lighting
Beauty lighting is not only for models. Using soft lighting Brandon brought out her striking eyes, freckled skin, and copper red hair, creating a portrait that allows you to appreciate her beauty and balance out with her assertive pose.
Strong Iconic Portrait
(Using one light)
With one light and a dynamic powerful look this image grabs your attention by looking at you directly and. The inspiration for this image was taken from Steve Jobs to mimic a timeless and unforgettable headshot.
Iconic African
One large soft light to bring out the natural tones of her skin. Soft glow highlighting her warm complexion creating a strong iconic headshot.
Double Gel Lighting
With the use of two colour gel lights Brandon created a graphic headshot. This was specifically shot keeping in mind that it would be paired with an article complementing it’s placement in their annual report.
High Tech Portrait with strip lights
(Gives that modern edge)
A modern light setup was creating using 2 strip lights and 1 key-light on a dark moody background. The focus is on the face. Looking directly at the camera the lighting enhances his confidence and leaves a lasting impression with the viewer.
Solar Energy
(Punchy keylight with a colour gel strip light)
Once on location, Brandon saw an opportunity to introduce a creative element by using coloured strip lights that echoed the warmth of the sun. Instead of using a standard plain background he created a bold and iconic image connecting it to the company’s work by using the patterned backdrop, which mimics the look and feel of solar panels—creating a distinctive visual that tied in directly to their identity.
Grace in light (Big soft light with strip light)
Brandon used a soft light from the side to illuminate the face which gives an approachable feel. Capturing both strength and warmth. The warm background enhances the highlights of the lighting within this portrait.
The Minimalist Power Shot
Originally shot on a white background with a dramatic one-light setup. The background was darkened to bring out the contrast on the lighting and enhance the facial features clearly. Portraying professionalism and confidence.
Great lighting alone isn’t enough.
Brandon builds a connection with each subject—establishing ease and confidence from the first interaction. This trust allows people to show up as their best selves—genuine, confident, and ready to be seen.
The result? A professional corporate headshot that doesn’t just look sharp—it feels authentic.
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Brandon Barnard
Photographer, Director, Producer