PEARSON
Corporate & event photography
The brief
Pearson commissioned me to photograph its Sales Team Conference in Milton Keynes, including headshots for around 90 members of staff and photography of the conference itself.
The headshots needed to be completed within approximately two hours, requiring a consistent setup and efficient workflow while still creating relaxed, natural portraits.
The approach
The headshot element was particularly fast-paced. I had never met any of the people I was photographing and had only a minute or two with each person.
Many people were nervous about having their photograph taken, so building rapport quickly was essential. I needed to put people at ease while working efficiently enough to photograph around 90 people within the available time.
I found a suitable space within the venue and created a consistent setup so that everyone could be photographed in the same conditions, producing a cohesive set of professional portraits.
Alongside the headshots, I photographed the conference itself, capturing speakers, audience engagement, ice breakers and the atmosphere of the event.
The outcome
The resulting images combined a consistent set of professional headshots with natural event photography, capturing both the people attending the conference and the energy of the day.
Pearson received a complete set of professional headshots for its Sales Team alongside a collection of event photographs capturing the speakers, activities, engagement and atmosphere of the conference.
Client: Pearson
Project: Sales Team Conference
Location: Milton Keynes
Photography: Corporate, headsh