www.Customplanet.com and www.Createashirt.com specialize in custom design printed t-shirts, hats and jerseys.
The owners of the companies, and my friends, Chris & Becky Taylor needed headshots of their team of employees for their websites. I suggested that since the organization was a progressive, dynamic dot-com, we should steer away from the traditional studio headshot and go for a more engaging environmental portrait concept.
The vision was to have each employee photographed within their respective work environments.
It was a bit challenging at times working to find the right composition with each of the employees throughout different areas of the shop. Some of the spaces were a tight fit, requiring a wide angle lens, while trying to muscle in the lighting equipment.
I was impressed that all 14 team members being photographed ended up being very enthusiastic, even helping out with composition and posing ideas. It was a fun, creative day and everyone seemed to like the end result photos.
Here is a sampling of the shots that will be used on their websites:
Even Pearl, the friendliest 3-legged canine print shop companion, gave it her best.
P.S. Don't tell Chris & Becky that I shared some of the photos before they had a chance to post them on their websites.