Corporate Headshots in Los Angeles: Attorney Emily Fu

Corporate Headshots in Los Angeles: Attorney Emily Fu (Rory Lewis Photographer 2026)

For an attorney, a headshot is part of the case they make before they ever meet a client. It sits on the firm's website, on LinkedIn, in bar association listings, pitch documents and speaker programmes. It has to say capable and trustworthy, and it also has to say approachable, because people choose a lawyer they feel they can talk to. When Emily Fu came into my Downtown LA studio, that balance was the brief.

The classic legal headshot

We shot on a cool graduated grey, the backdrop I recommend most often for law firms. It's neutral and clean, it matches easily across a team's attorney profiles, and it sits comfortably on any website or directory. The light falls slightly brighter behind the subject's shoulder, which lifts her away from the background and gives the image depth without drawing attention to itself.

Wardrobe that works

Emily wore a charcoal blazer over a simple black top, finished with a small gold pendant. It's a near-perfect choice for legal headshots:

• A tailored dark blazer reads as professional straight away, without the stiffness of a full suit and tie.

• A plain, dark top underneath keeps the eye on the face, with no patterns or logos to date the image.

• One small piece of jewellery adds a personal touch and a glint of warmth against the dark tones, without distracting.

If you're unsure what to bring, a well-fitted jacket in a solid colour and one or two plain layers will cover almost every use you'll have for the images.

Expression is everything

The single most important element of a corporate headshot is the expression. Emily has a warm, open smile, and it reaches her eyes, which is what separates a genuine expression from a posed one. My job was to keep the session relaxed and conversational so that warmth came through naturally. The lighting is soft and even, with clear catchlights in the eyes and natural skin texture kept intact. The result is polished and credible, and it still looks exactly like her.

Headshots for law firms and legal teams

I photograph attorneys, partners and legal teams at my studio in Downtown Los Angeles, and I can arrange on-location sessions for firms that want a consistent look across every attorney profile. Matching backgrounds, lighting and framing across a whole team makes a firm's website look considered and cohesive.

To book your corporate headshot session, get in touch at RL@RORYLEWIS.STUDIO.