Editorial Portraits for Sydney Creatives and Professionals
- Irierootsini
- Jul 20
- 3 min read
Updated: Aug 1
Editorial portraits are one genre I love to capture as a Sydney commercial photographer. They offer the perfect balance between professionalism and personality, designed for anyone who needs polished portraits for media, publication, or professional use. These portraits are ideal for creatives, entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate professionals, authors, and individuals preparing for media features, interviews, or public appearances. These portraits are ideal for a variety of uses including magazine features, interviews, profiles, book covers, author bios, website About pages, press releases, media kits, promotional campaigns, social media features like "as seen in" posts, and trade publications. Whether you are strengthening your personal brand or preparing for a media feature, editorial portraits provide a professional and creative way to represent yourself and your business.
Tailored Editorial Portraits for Publication
One great example of creating editorial portraits tailored for publication comes from my session with Bec Bayss of BB Millinery, a talented milliner from McGraths Hill, NSW. Her work was featured in The Hat Magazine (Issue #82), and I was commissioned to capture both her editorial portraits and product photography for the feature article.
When Bec contacted me for her upcoming feature in The Hat Magazine, she needed both an editorial portrait and product photography to accompany the article. This project is a great example of how working with a commercial photographer provides the flexibility and expertise to cover multiple creative requirements in a single project. Instead of booking separate sessions with different photographers, clients like Bec can rely on a cohesive experience that combines editorial headshots and product photography with a unified style and quality.
On this project, I was able to provide both services with consistent styling and a cohesive visual approach. As a commercial photographer, I regularly create imagery that serves multiple purposes beyond just one publication. A well-crafted editorial portrait should not only work effectively for a magazine article but also serve as a commercial headshot that represents the subject across other professional platforms. This approach ensures that clients walk away with versatile imagery they can use for future branding, promotional materials, and media opportunities.
The reason Bec approached me for this project was because of my experience as a commercial photographer. Editorial portraits and product photography are just two of the many services I provide for businesses and creative professionals who need high-quality images for publication. Unlike headshot photographers who may only offer portrait sessions, or product photographers who focus solely on items, I am used to creating imagery designed for a variety of commercial uses. This includes media features, promotional campaigns, product showcases, and personal branding.
By working with a commercial photographer, clients like Bec get access to a more comprehensive photography solution that combines editorial portraits, commercial headshots, and product photography in one cohesive experience. This not only streamlines the process but also ensures consistent quality and style across every image used in print or digital media.
Published Editorial Portraits and Product Photography
Below are selected images from the project, showing both the editorial portraits and product photography created for Bec’s feature in The Hat Magazine. This gallery highlights the collaborative process and showcases the variety of images produced, from polished editorial headshots to clean product shots.
Other Editorial Portraits Chosen by Bec
In addition to the published image, here are the other images that were considered during the selection process for the article, showcasing additional poses and headwear options for editorial use.
Product Photography of the Hat Design Featured in the Article
We also created a set of product photographs highlighting the craftsmanship of Bec's featured hat design. This gallery shows the hat from different angles with varied lighting setups to ensure it looked perfect for the publication.
Published Feature in The Hat Magazine
Here is a look at the actual published feature showcasing how the editorial portrait and product photography appeared in print.
Cover and Article Page from The Hat Magazine
For full context, here is a view of The Hat Magazine cover and article layout featuring Bec and her millinery creation.
Why Editorial Portraits Benefit Creative Professionals
Editorial portraits offer more than just a professional headshot. They provide creative professionals with a collection of polished, media-ready images that can be used across multiple platforms. Whether it is for a magazine feature, a personal brand refresh, or promotional campaigns, editorial portraits create lasting value by combining style, personality, and professionalism.
Book Your Editorial Portrait Session in Sydney
If you are a creative professional, entrepreneur, or business owner looking for editorial portraits or product photography for an upcoming feature, reach out to discuss your project. Sessions are available at our Marsden Park studio in North West Sydney or on-location across Sydney.
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