Business Headshots · South Wales

Professional.
Without looking corporate.

Business, executive and leadership portraits designed to feel confident, current and recognisably like you.

Cardiff · Swansea · South Wales

Professional business portrait photographed by Chris Barroccu in South Wales

Your professional image

People form an impression before they read your job title.

A strong business headshot should support your credibility quietly. It should communicate confidence without looking forced, and professionalism without removing personality.

Whether the photograph is for LinkedIn, a company website, press, leadership communications or your wider professional profile, the goal is the same: create an image that feels appropriate for the level at which you operate.

Who I photograph

Different roles need different visual signals.

Executives & senior leaders

Leadership imagery with composure, confidence and presence.

Founders & entrepreneurs

Professional portraits that retain personality and individuality.

Professionals

Current, credible images for LinkedIn, websites and professional use.

Teams & organisations

Consistent photography that helps an entire team feel visually connected.

Selected business portraits

Credible doesn't have to mean predictable.

The aim is to create professional imagery that suits the individual, their role and the context in which the photograph will be seen.

Professional business portrait photographed by Chris Barroccu
Professional female business portrait in South Wales
Senior professional business headshot by Chris Barroccu

Professional perception

Authority isn't about looking severe.

The strongest business portraits balance authority with approachability. Too formal and an image can create distance. Too casual and it can underplay the responsibility behind the role.

Expression, lighting, posture and framing all contribute to that balance. Often, the difference between an image that feels credible and one that feels uncomfortable is remarkably small.

The experience

Efficient, guided and straightforward.

You do not need to arrive knowing how to pose or what expression to make. I guide the session around what the images need to communicate.

01

We define the use

LinkedIn, website, leadership profile, press, speaking or team use all create slightly different requirements.

02

We establish the right tone

Approachable, authoritative, contemporary or more formal — depending on your role and audience.

03

I guide the photography

Lighting, posture and expression are handled throughout, so you are not left wondering what to do.

04

You leave with useful professional imagery

Photographs designed to work across the professional contexts you actually need.

Professional business portrait demonstrating controlled portrait lighting

BBC & ITV Lighting Director

Lighting isn't decoration. It changes how a face is read.

Alongside photography, I work as a freelance BBC & ITV Lighting Director. More than 25 years working with faces on camera has taught me that subtle adjustments in light can change perceived confidence, authority and openness. I use that experience to shape the lighting around the individual rather than apply the same formula to everyone.

About Chris

Business headshot options

One person, a small team or a wider organisation.

The right structure depends on how many people need to be photographed, where the photography will take place and how the finished images will be used. Larger team requirements are quoted individually.

01 · 1 Person

Individual Headshot

From £200

For one person.

For an individual professional, founder or executive who needs a strong current portrait for LinkedIn, a company website, press or other professional use.

Discuss an individual session →

02 · Up to 5 People

Small Team Headshots

From £395

For teams of up to 5 people.

For small businesses, partnerships and leadership teams that need a consistent set of professional portraits, photographed with a coherent approach to lighting, framing and presentation.

Discuss a small team →

03 · 6+ People

Larger Teams & Organisations

Bespoke quote

For teams of 6+ people.

For larger staff groups, departments and organisations. These projects are quoted individually according to team size, location, scheduling and the final image requirements.

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Consistent team imagery

Your people are part of your brand.

A company can invest heavily in branding and still weaken that impression with mismatched staff photography. Consistent lighting, framing and tone help a team feel connected and professional while allowing each person to remain recognisably individual.

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Consistent corporate team headshots photographed in Swansea

Client experience

“We couldn’t be happier with the results.”

“Chris took some photos of my managers and me for our email headers, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. He was professional, kind and respectful throughout the whole session, while also bringing a fun and relaxed energy that really put us at ease.

We absolutely love our photos and would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a professional photographer who makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera!”

Lee Griffiths | Director of Operations | Innovative Care

Useful details

Questions.

Do you photograph individuals as well as teams?

Yes. I photograph individual professionals, founders, executives, leadership teams and wider company teams. The approach is adapted to the intended use of the photographs.

Can you photograph our team at our workplace?

Yes. Business photography can be planned around your location and the number of people being photographed. For teams, consistency in lighting and framing is established before the session begins.

What should I wear for a business headshot?

Wear something appropriate to the role and context in which your photograph will appear. In most cases, clean, simple clothing and restrained patterns work best. I can give guidance before the session.

Do you photograph businesses in Cardiff and Swansea?

Yes. I work with professionals and businesses throughout South Wales, including Cardiff and Swansea.

How do team headshots stay consistent when staff change?

The visual approach can be established around a consistent style, crop, lighting direction and background so future team members can be photographed in a way that continues to match the existing set.

Can we discuss the project before deciding what we need?

Absolutely. Tell me how many people are involved, where the images will be used and what you want them to communicate. I can then recommend the most appropriate approach.

Business Headshots · South Wales

Let's make your professional image feel intentional.

Tell me whether you need one headshot, executive portraits or consistent imagery for a whole team. We'll start with what the photographs need to achieve.

Discuss Your Requirements