I positioned her with the sun coming in low from behind, catching the edge of her hair and shoulder in warm light while keeping her face clean and evenly lit from the front. That backlit-plus-front-fill combination is what gives the shot its glow without anything looking blown out or flat.
The colorful geometric mural behind her adds real personality without competing for attention — a shot like this needed the background to feel current and a little unexpected, not a plain wall or generic office backdrop. The white blouse and jeans keep the wardrobe relaxed and approachable, which suits an entrepreneur headshot better than a stiff suit would.
It's a good example of how I build headshot sessions for entrepreneurs and founders: casual but polished wardrobe, a background with some real character, and light that makes the whole thing feel effortless rather than staged.
Location: Los Angeles, CA.
1/400; f/1.8; ISO 64; 58.0 mm.