Posing for the camera can be daunting if you’re not a pro.

When workwear brand Wolverine wanted some pictures for a campaign, who better to model their line of boots and shoes than their very own workforce? And who better to shoot imagery than photographer-directors Amit and Naroop?

The duo excel in bringing out the best in talent – whoever they are. It’s partly down to personality. They are by nature curious, friendly and down-to-earth but they also have a few techniques up their sleeves. Plus, Amit’s dog, Teddy, is always a conversation starter, putting everyone at ease.

Amit and Naroop had just an hour to shoot stills and film with each subject.

An office chair here, a pen there – little visual pointers tell us we’re looking at personnel. Bright, block-coloured backdrops, shot with a rare Profoto Zoom spot that illuminates the subject in a rectangle of light, casting dramatic shade, the portraits brim with joy. Acrobatic high kicks and big wide smiles – these are not your typical staff headshots.

Credits:

Agency – Mercieca
Client – Wolverine
Photographer/Director Amit and Naroop
Producer Kat Perry
DOP – Jacob Lewis
Photo Assist – Richard Bartram
Lighting Assist – Max Barlow
BTS Videographer – Kabir Lota
Wardrobe & Props – Charlotte Kennedy
Wardrobe Assist – Sara Muhammad
Hair & Make Up – Victoria Poland // Sophia Cox