Swiss Moments is a business portrait photographer in Zurich and across Switzerland. We photograph corporate headshots, lifestyle portraits in your office, studio portraits and team photos – with a mobile studio on site, about 15–20 minutes per person and one consistent look for the whole team.
Photography is one of the most important parts of how a company presents itself. Office photos, employee portraits, events and advertising images all shape how people see your organisation and your brand – which is why more and more companies in Zurich and across Switzerland book professional business portrait and lifestyle shoots for their teams. We have photographed business portraits for more than ten years, and we still enjoy the same thing: seeing people in their own workplace, proud of what they do. On this page you see what a business portrait photographer in Zurich does for you, how to prepare – and a selection from our business portrait portfolio.
What does a business portrait photographer in Zurich photograph?
Most of our portrait work is for companies, agencies and self-employed professionals in Zurich, Zug, Basel, Bern and across Switzerland:
- Corporate lifestyle portraits – employees in their real working environment
- Classic headshots – a consistent look for the whole team on the website and LinkedIn
- Studio portraits – clean backgrounds for marketing, campaigns and print
- Executive and management portraits – for press, annual reports and speaker profiles
- Team and office photos – meetings, collaboration and the space you work in
- Headshots at events – a portrait corner at your conference or company event
Our business portrait portfolio
A selection of headshots, lifestyle portraits and studio portraits we photographed for companies and professionals.
See more portraitsor read the Swisscom portrait story
Where companies use business portraits
When people hear “portrait photos”, many still think of school photos with coloured backgrounds, passport photos or stiff headshots on white. Today corporate portraits are creative and authentic: they show your company’s spaces and culture, and that resonates much better with clients and future colleagues.
And they are used far beyond the contact page. Portraits work in your official channels and campaigns – and your employees can use them too, for example on their LinkedIn profiles. Good photos from their own workplace strengthen the sense of belonging, and these days your people are the face of your company. Read the 7 most common LinkedIn photo mistakes.
| Portrait type | Where you use it |
|---|---|
| Headshots of the whole team, one consistent look | Website team page, LinkedIn, email signatures |
| Lifestyle portraits in your office | Careers page, employer branding, social media |
| Executive and management portraits | Press releases, annual report, speaker profiles |
| Studio portraits | Campaigns, brochures, print and advertising |
| Team and office photos | Website headers, presentations, recruiting |
How to prepare for a corporate portrait shoot
Before you plan the shoot, think about what the photos are for, where they will be published and what you want them to say – showing everyday work, or highlighting the personalities in your team. Then plan these points:
- How many people? Plan about 15–20 minutes per person – time to get used to the photographer, try a few spots and poses and change clothes. That makes the schedule easy to plan.
- Individual portraits only, or team photos too? Tell us in advance, so we can plan the space and light.
- Location: your office, outdoors or a studio – we bring the right equipment for each.
- Clothing: plain, neutral colours work best; avoid loud patterns and very seasonal clothes. Bring a second outfit for more variety. Branded workwear is the exception.
- Hair and make-up: for both men and women. A make-up artist on site makes a visible difference – ask us for a recommendation.
More tips in our guide on how to prepare for a business portrait shoot.
Studio portraits in your office
You don’t need to send your team to a studio. We set up a mobile studio with a backdrop and professional lights in a meeting room, so everyone gets the same clean look – and nobody is away from work for more than a few minutes.
Prefer something more natural? Then we use your office, lobby, terrace or the streets around it, with available light and a few lights where they help. Many companies combine both: a uniform headshot for the website and lifestyle portraits for the careers page.
From the shoot to the final photos
During each person’s time we take up to 100 photos. Of course not all of them are edited. In practice there are two ways to choose:
- Everyone picks their favourites. After the session each person sees their photos and chooses the ones they like best; these are edited and delivered.
- We make the selection. We pick the best photos based on expression, sharpness and light, edit them and send them to you – you decide which ones to use.
Either way, all portraits get the same colour and style, so the whole team looks consistent, and you receive them in an online gallery.
Why hire a professional business portrait photographer?
- People relax in front of the camera. Most people don’t like being photographed – guiding them is half of the job.
- One look for the whole company. Same light, same framing, same editing, even when new colleagues join later.
- Light that flatters. Office light is rarely kind to faces; the right lights make the difference.
- Little disruption to the working day. A clear schedule and a set-up in one room keep things moving.
Planning portraits for your team in Zurich?
Tell us how many people, where and when – we reply with an offer for your business portraits.
Business portrait photographer across Switzerland
We are based in Zurich and photograph business portraits all over Switzerland – Zurich, Winterthur, Zug, Lucerne, Basel, Bern, Geneva and Lausanne – in offices, hotels, co-working spaces and outdoors. See full portrait projects for Swisscom and Digital Mind. Need photos of your company event too? Meet our event photographer in Zurich and event videographer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a business portrait take per person?
Plan about 15–20 minutes per person. That gives time to relax, try a few spots and poses and change clothes. A classic headshot on one backdrop can be quicker.
Can you photograph at our office in Zurich?
Yes. We come to your office anywhere in Switzerland and set up a mobile studio with backdrop and lights in a meeting room, or use your office and its surroundings for lifestyle portraits.
What should we wear for business portraits?
Plain clothes in neutral colours work best. Avoid loud patterns, small checks and very seasonal clothes, and bring a second outfit. Branded workwear is fine if it fits your brand.
Can you photograph our whole team in one day?
Yes. With a clear schedule and one set-up we photograph many people in one day, so the whole team gets the same light, framing and editing.
Do you also take team and office photos?
Yes. Many companies combine individual portraits with team photos, meetings and office shots for the careers page, website and social media.
Do you offer hair and make-up?
We recommend a make-up artist on site for both women and men – it makes a visible difference. Ask us and we will recommend one.
Business portraits for your team?
Headshots, lifestyle portraits and team photos in Zurich and across Switzerland – one consistent look for your whole company.
