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Taking some head shots for a employees section of a clients website, would you go white background?

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I wouldnt, I'd try and find a background that would add some relevance to what they do. For example, recently did a solicitors, so we used a bookcase full of legal books as a backdrop, and it looked the part.

Some buildings have nice open areas, which OOF look great as a backdrop.
 
As well as the above decent wood panelling makes a good background for corporate shots.
 
Meno said:
They have that!

Excellent, thanks both :cool:
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Just make sure you don't cast huge flash shadows over it :)

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Jelster said:
Just make sure you don't cast huge flash shadows over it :)

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Yup, I forgot to mention that you need to watch out for flash reflection from the wood as well! :D
 
You could simply opt for the grey background. White is a bit too informal compared to the basic grey with helps the portrait stand out due to a none distracting background.
 
WHAT DOES THE CLIENT WANT, only real question here (aside from maybe why did they hire me- in your case)

probably white will be fine but they have something in mind so find out what it is

also if you can't do it, don't suggest it as you will look foolish
 
Meno said:
Taking some head shots for a employees section of a clients website, would you go white background?

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Designers like white background. They can cut it out easily, work it into layouts, and all that kind of thing.

Some companies may prefer location portraits, some may prefer an abstract background, some may prefer grey. Ask your client or their design agency really - I'd suggest as a 'normal' to be both a white and an abstract or location portrait per exec member... both landscape and portrait where applicable (not needed for white, obviously), head+shoulders being the standard for small icons etc.
 
It is important to have a meeting with the client so you can discuss the brief fully and understand what they require. You can then provide them with a detailed plan that way if the client feels they haven't received what they expected it is written down on paper and saves on a reshoot.

If they give you free license to be creative look at the website and around their premises and see if there is a backdrop of relevance that you can incorporate in your shots.
 
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