Headshots · Executive portraits · C-Level business photography · Vienna · Budapest

A portrait that still feels like you.

You may need one precise business headshot. Or you may need a complete series. Either way, I shape the portrait around you, the people who will see it and the place where it needs to work.

A good leadership portrait works on your behalf—on LinkedIn, in the press, in an annual report or before an international meeting. It should be recognisable. Credible. Yours.

I do not photograph a role. I photograph the person who carries it.
BANHALMI

You have more than one side. Your portraits can too.

I work with leaders, founders and board members, but also with artists, authors, experts, teams and private clients. The purpose may be corporate, editorial, personal or artistic; the common point is that the portrait must remain recognisable, credible and useful.

Background, wardrobe, light, framing and direction are selected for the person, the intended audience and the final use. A formal headshot, a natural environmental portrait and a more expressive study require different visual decisions, but the same attention to identity.

Before the camera

The portrait starts with a conversation.

I do not begin by asking you to pose. We talk first. About your work, the room you are walking into and the people who need to recognise you there. That conversation takes the pressure off and gives the photograph a clear purpose.

Years ago, in an interview about beauty and confidence, I said that the most important moment is when someone recognises their own strength in the finished picture. I still believe that. An executive portrait should not invent a more impressive person. It should make the calm, capable person already there easier to see.

That is why there is no performance to learn. We work until the posture feels natural, the expression is yours and the image says enough without trying too hard. Read the interview behind this approach ↗

Process

From intention to a finished portrait

01

Context

We clarify who the portrait is for, where it will be used, what it should communicate and which styles are appropriate.

02

Visual direction

I guide posture, gaze, movement, wardrobe, light and background without forcing everyone into the same visual formula.

03

Selection

We evaluate the images together. The chosen photographs are retouched with restraint, preserving texture, character and identity.

04

Delivery

Files are prepared for corporate, editorial, personal, print, web, social and high-resolution uses.

Three core business services

From a precise headshot to a complete leadership image set

  • Professional headshots — LinkedIn, company profiles, press kits and consistent team portrait days.
  • Executive portrait photography — founders, board members, senior leaders, speakers and public-facing decision-makers.
  • C-level business photography — leadership teams, board meetings, workplace narratives, annual reports, PR and employer branding.
  • Personal branding and professional websites
  • Editorial, author, speaker and artist portraits
  • Environmental, lifestyle, studio and expressive portrait studies
Selected work

Selected portraits across styles

The gallery includes executive and business portraits, headshots, environmental and editorial portraits, classic studio studies and more expressive visual approaches. Every image opens in a centred lightbox with its original proportions.

Candid leadership photograph of two suited men in conversation on a city street, one gesturing toward the surroundings; the image combines executive presence with real-world context.
Formal studio headshot of a woman with carefully styled hair, burgundy clothing and a statement necklace; neutral light keeps attention on expression, competence and character.
Low-angle golden-hour portrait of Péter Magyar at Heroes’ Square in Budapest on 15 March 2026, wearing a dark braided Hungarian formal jacket and national cockade; the distant gaze, natural light and open sky create a widely reusable visual identity built around presence, resolve and historical context.
Natural-light outdoor portrait of a smiling woman with dark curly hair and a grey scarf; soft greenery and direct eye contact create warmth and professional approachability.
Intimate black-and-white portrait of a woman with closed eyes and hands clasped near her face; close framing and tonal restraint suggest reflection, vulnerability and inner concentration.
Conference portrait of a male speaker holding a microphone and gesturing on stage; the composition captures expertise, persuasion and public leadership in action.
Black-and-white editorial portrait of a seated woman in a dark blazer, hands gathered beneath her chin; window light and thoughtful posture create intellectual calm.
Environmental portrait of a woman in a bright interior looking upward toward window light; layered reflections and architectural lines give the image aspiration and quiet confidence.
Sunlit lifestyle portrait of a woman in sunglasses and a light jacket looking down over her shoulder; warm colour and loose hair create relaxed, contemporary elegance.
Colourful environmental portrait of a smiling woman at an urban food or market stand, partially framed by hanging flowers; the scene communicates openness and local character.
Studio fitness portrait of a young man in a white vest with both arms behind his head; strong body language and dark background emphasise athletic confidence.
Clean executive headshot of a young man in a dark suit and blue tie against a neutral background; balanced light and direct gaze project reliability and precision.
Square studio portrait of a woman in a black jacket resting her hand beside her face; strong eye contact and controlled styling create a polished editorial identity.
Black-and-white urban portrait of a woman in sunglasses with headphones around her neck; bright city bokeh and purposeful movement convey modern creative independence.
Close portrait of a red-haired woman smiling with her hands beneath her chin; dark clothing and soft light create an energetic, approachable personal-brand image.
Four-frame monochrome fashion series of a woman in round sunglasses using a vintage camera; repetition and graphic styling build a distinctive creative persona.
Moody profile portrait of a woman seen through rain-streaked glass; cool colour, reflection and a raised hand produce a cinematic sense of distance and introspection.
Low-key portrait of a bearded man in glasses and formal clothing under purple light; colour contrast and close framing create a contemporary executive or creative-leader identity.
Extreme close black-and-white portrait of a face resting sideways, with visible skin texture and water or tears; the image prioritises vulnerability and emotional truth.
Street portrait of a woman with braided hair and vivid eye makeup at a public event; shallow depth of field isolates a confident, individual style.
Environmental portrait of a tattooed man seated casually outdoors; direct expression, rolled sleeves and textured surroundings communicate strength without formality.
Tender black-and-white close-up of an adult man touching his face to a baby’s forehead; minimal framing centres trust, protection and parental intimacy.
Urban fashion portrait of a woman in round sunglasses and a light knit top, hands gathered near her shoulder; low-angle framing and architectural background communicate self-possession.
Low-angle city portrait of a woman in sunglasses framed by tall buildings and bright sun flare; the perspective expresses ambition, scale and metropolitan identity.
High-key reclining portrait of a woman looking directly at the camera; asymmetrical framing and pale skin tones create a quiet, intimate studio study.
Environmental portrait of an older man seated in a book-lined room holding a publication beside a small sculpture; objects and setting establish intellectual history and personal legacy.
Youth portrait of a long-haired girl with one arm raised above her head; warm outdoor light and direct gaze capture confidence, transition and individuality.
Fine-art portrait of a blue-haired violinist holding the instrument close in falling rain; colour, texture and closed posture connect music with emotion and resilience.
Beauty portrait of a woman’s face framed by both hands against a clean background; even light, direct gaze and careful styling foreground clarity and poise.
Professional studio headshot of a man with glasses, moustache and beard in a light jacket; neutral background and measured expression communicate expertise and trust.
Black-and-white editorial portrait of a woman in a leather jacket holding a cigarette near her face; sharp styling and hard contrast create a defiant cinematic character.
Formal studio portrait of a young man adjusting a bow tie while wearing a shirt and tie; the gesture adds movement to a polished business or hospitality identity.
Black-and-white childhood portrait of a girl on a swing looking upward; chain lines, soft focus and natural expression preserve movement, wonder and memory.
Close natural portrait of a dark-haired woman against a warm blurred background; direct eye contact and restrained styling create an accessible professional presence.
Graphic black-and-white conceptual portrait of a face appearing through fractured glass; sharp reflections and dark lipstick explore identity, fragmentation and visual tension.
Low-key studio portrait of a blonde woman with hair falling across one eye; directional light and a dark background produce confidence, mystery and editorial polish.
Intimate portrait of a couple facing each other in a doorway or reflective surface; hands and close eye contact create a restrained narrative of attraction and trust.
Black-and-white street-fashion portrait of a woman leaning beside a textured urban wall; cropped clothing, jewellery and closed eyes emphasise self-expression and attitude.
Layered portrait of a woman seen through glass or reflection, with one eye sharply visible; the fragmented foreground suggests observation, privacy and complex identity.
Fashion portrait of a woman in a red turtleneck and leather jacket posing against a chain-link fence; strong posture and colour create a bold metropolitan persona.
Bright family portrait of two adults and a smiling young child outdoors; coordinated striped clothing and close grouping communicate warmth, belonging and ease.
Close editorial portrait of a woman wearing a broad dark hat; direct blue-eyed gaze, shallow focus and restrained colour create classic cinematic elegance.
Indoor lifestyle portrait of a woman seated by a window and looking into the light; jewellery, soft upholstery and side profile create reflective sophistication.
High-key lifestyle portrait of a smiling woman with short curly hair lying on a bed; white textures and relaxed posture communicate comfort, openness and joy.
Monochrome outdoor portrait of a laughing young woman with windblown hair; spontaneous expression and close crop create a vivid sense of freedom.
Vintage-inspired portrait of a woman in a polka-dot dress and gloves seated at the wheel of a classic car; styling and warm colour build a narrative of glamour and control.
Close lifestyle portrait of a woman leaning toward the camera beneath horizontal wooden slats; perspective, direct gaze and casual clothing create immediacy and modern intimacy.
Low-key studio portrait of a young man with curly hair and sunglasses in side light; sculpted shadow and minimal styling create a strong music or fashion identity.
Backlit outdoor portrait of a blonde woman with loose hair and a dark scarf; bright haze and direct gaze create a soft, contemporary editorial mood.
Close executive portrait of a man with glasses resting his hand at his chin; dark background and thoughtful downward gaze communicate analysis, experience and discretion.
Environmental leadership portrait of a bearded man in a suit standing beside a woman with dark curly hair; low-angle city framing suggests partnership, ambition and shared direction.
Second frame of the vintage car portrait, showing the woman’s poised profile, gloved hand and classic interior; the cinematic treatment reinforces a controlled, recognisable character.
Low-key male headshot against black, with one side of the face emerging from shadow; direct gaze and minimal styling communicate focus, seriousness and modern authority.
Conceptual layered portrait of a woman’s face with projected or reflected text and textures; transparency and overlap explore memory, identity and mediated perception.
Fine-art profile of a woman with closed eyes in warm directional light; the sculpted face and dark background create stillness, intimacy and timeless form.
Candid side-profile portrait of a woman in amber-tinted glasses in an urban setting; shallow focus and natural posture convey attention, intelligence and contemporary ease.
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