Business portraits are shot primarily on location, frequently on tight deadlines, and often with busy subjects who have only five minutes to work with the photographer. These factors make business portraiture a uniquely challenging field. In this book, you'll discover the secrets that make it possible to create memorable images under these tough circumstances. Based on real assignments, the author shows readers how to create professional images in any setting--from boardrooms and executive offices, to warehouses, classrooms, and cargo vessels. As you go behind the scenes on each shoot, you'll learn how to pair inventive lighting and exposure techniques with creative ideas for posing and interacting with subjects--includes actual lighting diagrams. Also dicussed are pricing strategies, the importance of high-quality customer service, and ideas for marketing your images for use in magazines, newspapers, annual reports, web sites, and corporate marketing materials. A comprehensive guide filled with practical ideas, this book is a must for any interested in this challenging field.