Not every professional headshot needs to look like a passport photo. For this Evandale law academic, the goal was a set of headshots that looked sharp and professional, but with a natural, relaxed style that would feel right at home on a website, LinkedIn, or an academic profile.
When Eileen, a law academic based in Evandale, got in touch via my headshot photography in Adelaide page, she had a clear brief. She needed professional headshots for her university profile, website headshots, and the all-important LinkedIn headshot.
But there was a catch: she didn’t want the stock-standard lawyer headshots you see on every firm’s website. You know the type — arms crossed, stiff smile, grey background. Instead, she wanted something modern and approachable. A mix of relaxed professional headshots for networking and corporate headshots that still had authority for her academic work.
Like a lot of professionals, Eileen had a full calendar. Between teaching commitments and a scheduled surgery, she needed something that fit around her life. She was also heading to Darwin for work later that month.
This is where my mobile photography studio makes things simple. Instead of fighting traffic into the CBD or booking a studio space, I set up directly at her home on Payneham Road in Evandale. That meant we could shoot in a comfortable environment, with no stress or time wasted.
If you’re in the same boat, this setup is ideal. Whether you’re an Adelaide headshot photographer client wanting corporate images for your team, or a professional working from home who needs a quick update, an on-site headshot session ticks all the boxes.
For teams, I also offer corporate headshots in Adelaide and on-site business photography — perfect when you’ve got staff across multiple locations and want a consistent set of team headshots without pulling everyone out of the office.
The main goal was to avoid “boring” — but still keep things professional enough for a lawyer headshot or academic headshot. That meant planning a mix of looks.
Using a neutral studio backdrop in charcoal and navy, I created a polished set of business headshots. These shots are perfect for her law school website and professional speaking engagements.
If you’re considering a similar setup, check out my professional headshot sessions in Adelaide where I break down how a mix of backgrounds and styles can work for professionals in any field.
Since Eileen wanted something with more personality, we also stepped outside. Evandale’s leafy streets and textured walls gave us the perfect backdrop for outdoor headshots. Natural light adds warmth and approachability — ideal for LinkedIn profile pictures or personal branding photography.
If you’re not sure what to wear for these kinds of shoots, my Adelaide headshot outfit guide has plenty of straightforward tips to keep things looking sharp without overthinking it.
One of the biggest advantages of a longer headshot session is flexibility. By mixing studio headshots, natural light portraits, and even a few creative headshots, Eileen walked away with a full set of images she can use across multiple platforms — from academic profiles to business headshots for speaking engagements.
I’ve written more on this in my headshot lighting techniques guide, if you’re curious how different setups change the look of a portrait.
If your current profile photo is looking a bit tired, now’s the time to fix it. I bring a full mobile photography studio to your home, office, or a spot around Evandale that suits your style. Whether you’re after a sharp corporate headshot in Adelaide or something more relaxed for your LinkedIn profile picture, you’ll walk away with a set of professional images that actually work for you.
After the session, I delivered a full set of edited headshots that balanced professionalism with personality.
Eileen now has:
Corporate headshots for her law faculty profile and professional use.
A polished yet approachable LinkedIn headshot that doesn’t look like a stock template.
Relaxed headshots and creative portraits with natural backdrops for more personal contexts.
For those in Evandale and wider Adelaide, this kind of tailored approach works well for business headshots, lawyer headshots, headshots for professionals, and even headshots for authors or academics building a personal brand.
If you’d like to see another example, take a look at the Medical Staff Headshots in North Adelaide project, where a whole healthcare team needed consistent headshots for their website.
Evandale offers a nice mix of options for headshot photography. The local architecture adds texture and structure to portraits, while nearby greenery provides soft, natural backdrops.
The benefit of booking an Evandale photographer is convenience — you don’t need to fight traffic into the city to get professional headshots. Whether you’re after a lawyer headshot, a fresh LinkedIn photo, or studio headshots with a mobile setup, you can get it done right at home or in your office.
For those wanting to see how natural backdrops can work, my family photography in Morialta shoot is a good reference for using outdoor light and greenery to create a natural, welcoming look.
Individual headshot sessions in Adelaide start from $450 (+GST), with packages available for teams, businesses, and corporate groups. See full headshot details here.
You can book a headshot photographer in Evandale to come to your home, office, or a nearby outdoor location. A mobile studio setup makes it easy and stress-free.
The best way is to combine a few styles. Modern professional headshots often balance a clean studio look with relaxed, natural light portraits to show both professionalism and personality.
Stick with solid colours, avoid loud patterns, and add a blazer or jacket for variety. For more tips, check out the full guide on what to wear for headshots.
Yes. With a mobile photography studio, you can have clean studio backdrops plus relaxed outdoor headshots in the same shoot.
Absolutely. Lawyer headshots and academic headshots are a regular request. Sessions are styled to look professional but not overly stiff.
Yes — a strong LinkedIn headshot is one of the easiest ways to update your professional image. You’ll get a polished but approachable photo that feels authentic.
Neutral backdrops like grey, navy, or white work well for corporate headshots. If you’d like something more relaxed, natural backdrops like gardens or textured walls in Evandale are great options.
Yes. With a mobile headshot studio, you don’t need to travel. Sessions can be set up in your office, at home, or outdoors nearby.
If you’re an academic, lawyer, or professional who’s been putting off new headshots, consider this your sign. You can book a session without leaving the office (or even your living room). I’ll handle the lighting, the angles, and yes — I’ll even tell you if your collar’s wonky.
Take a look at my headshot photography services for more details, or head straight to the contact page to lock in your time.
This article was written by Corey M — the bloke behind Shameless Visuals, based right here in Adelaide. Whether it’s chasing the Southern Lights through a frosty paddock or setting up lights in a boardroom, the job’s the same: find the shot that actually means something.
When Corey’s not editing until his eyeballs hurt, he’s out shooting everything from commercial campaigns to birthday chaos to full-scale conference coverage. No fluff, no gimmicks — just real work that makes people take notice.
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