Why are Corporate Headshots Important for a Global Company
Corporate Headshots & Branding Photography for Namib Minerals in NYC
Namib Minerals leadership team photographed in a modern Midtown Manhattan space during their New York visit for corporate headshots, environmental portraits, and Nasdaq celebrations.
From LinkedIn to New York
When Namib Minerals, a mining and mineral export company with operations in Zimbabwe, South Africa, and beyond, brought their leadership team to New York City, they already knew why corporate headshots are important and knew who they wanted for their corporate headshots. They’d seen my work on LinkedIn and wanted that same clean, polished look for their executives.
Professional headshot of Lamiaa, Namib Minerals executive, photographed during the company’s New York branding session
Professional headshot of Renauld, Namib Minerals executive, captured in a corporate portrait style as part of the firm’s New York photography project
Expanding the Vision
Initially, the brief was straightforward: headshots for the leadership team. But during our early conversations, Christine and I suggested broadening the scope. We recommended adding contextual environmental portraits and group shots to capture more of the team’s personality and unity, because we knew these images would also be invaluable for the company’s website copy, marketing materials, and investor communications. We also proposed photographing their Nasdaq ceremony the following day, an important milestone that deserved professional, and more personal, coverage. Families were there, friends and colleagues too, making it a moment worth documenting beyond the formality of the event.
Professional headshot of Tito, Namib Minerals executive, photographed in a polished studio environment as part of the firm’s New York branding project
Professional headshot of Dennis, Namib Minerals executive, captured during the company’s New York photography session
Finding the Perfect Location
Because many of the executives were flying in from overseas, location was a key factor. It had to be clean, contemporary, and close to their Manhattan hotels. We combed through dozens of options on Gigster and Peerspace, but most didn’t match the aesthetic we envisioned.
After several scouting trips around Manhattan, we found the ideal venue at 57 West 57th Street—a bright, modern space with natural light and neutral tones, perfectly suited for both formal headshots and environmental portraits.
The Shoot Day
On the day of the shoot, we brought in a digitech, an assistant, and a professional hair and makeup artist to ensure everything ran smoothly. With many of the executives fresh off international flights, our goal was to make the process as seamless and comfortable as possible.
We set up a portable studio for consistency and speed, ensuring every headshot had the same crisp, professional finish. Christine worked with each subject to capture confident, natural expressions, while I handled lighting and composition to maintain a cohesive look.
Once the headshots were complete, we moved into environmental and group portraits, using the venue’s clean lines and bright atmosphere to create images that felt contemporary yet timeless.
Environmental portrait of Ibrahmia, Namib Minerals executive, seated in a bright Manhattan location during the company’s New York photography session
Environmental portrait of Tulani, Namib Minerals executive, captured in a modern Manhattan office setting as part of the firm’s New York branding shoot
Professional studio headshot of Siphesihle, Namib Minerals executive
Environmental portrait of Siphesihle, Namib Minerals executive
The Nasdaq Ceromony
The next day, we joined Namib Minerals at Nasdaq. While the event had the expected corporate formality, the presence of family members, friends, and colleagues added warmth and personality to the occasion. We photographed both the ceremonial moments and the candid interactions—the handshakes, laughter, and embraces—that gave the day its human dimension
Guests capturing the Namib Minerals Nasdaq ceremony on their phones, documenting a milestone moment for the company in New York
Namib Minerals executive speaking at the Nasdaq podium during the company’s official listing ceremony in New York
Why This Matters & Why Corporate Headshots are Important
For a global company like Namib Minerals, professional imagery is a strategic brand asset. What began as a headshot assignment became a complete visual narrative, blending formal corporate portraits with authentic, personal moments. This library of images now supports the company’s public relations, investor communications, and internal storytelling.
Guests from Namib Minerals sharing a joyful moment under umbrellas in Times Square during the Nasdaq celebration
Namib Minerals representatives posing in front of the Nasdaq MarketSite billboard in Times Square.
A mother and child from Namib Minerals’ group reacting with excitement during the Nasdaq ceremony in Times Square
The Namib Minerals team featured on the giant Nasdaq tower screen in Times Square as crowds gather below.
A large-scale Nasdaq tower display featuring Namib Minerals executives in celebration of the company’s milestone listing.