Business Lifestyle Photography + Photos for Spaces
Business lifestyle photography and more
We photograph people, places, and the environments where your work comes to life. Business lifestyle photography is at the heart of what we do, yet you’ll find a wide range of services here that support how your brand shows up in the world. If you’re a clinic, a shop, a small business, or an institution, our images help your audience understand who you are and how you work.
Our clients see the value in this approach, turning real moments and spaces into images that connect. These images support websites, marketing, presentations, social media, and even wall displays. They highlight culture and character in a way that stock photography never matches.
Display your story. If you want your walls and spaces to tell a story, we create custom photography tailored to your vision or space and manage the full process from creative development to print, framing, and installation.
We show up prepared, adapt quickly, and work in a way that keeps your team comfortable and your day moving. Explore the site to see our full range of services and how Big Idea Photography can support your next project.
Who we work with
We work with businesses, solopreneurs, and marketing agencies to provide professional photography that meets every need—headshots, business lifestyle, commercial, and event coverage. In addition, agencies count on us as a reliable resource for their clients, while at the same time, businesses trust us to guide the process and deliver images that elevate their brand and support websites, marketing campaigns, social media, and printed materials.
The difference in our photography
Photography is more than pointing a camera and capturing moments. Instead, it’s about helping you tell your story in a way that feels authentic, purposeful, and consistent across every channel. Additionally, we guide you through every step—from planning and shot selection to creating a workflow that fits your team and delivering organized, ready-to-use images.
Our approach ensures every image serves a purpose: whether it’s a headshot for a website, lifestyle shots for marketing campaigns, event coverage, or photography for your physical spaces. By combining creative guidance with a streamlined process, we remove the guesswork, save your team time, and provide visuals that elevate your brand and communicate your story with clarity and impact.
Services
Business lifestyle photography
When it comes to storytelling, show how your company works, interacts, and serves. These images anchor your website, social media, and recruiting efforts, letting people experience your space and culture before they even visit. Learn more.
Professional headshots & Portraits
Professional portraits for individuals and teams. With a focus on approachability and consistency, we guide posing, lighting, and expressions to deliver images that look polished and authentic. The result is a library of portraits ready for websites, marketing materials, social media, and internal communications. Learn more.
Commercial photography
Product shots, brand imagery, and visual assets for campaigns, pitch decks, trade shows, and editorial use. With these images, you get versatile, ready-to-use visuals that support marketing goals, strengthen your brand, and can be applied across web, print, and social media. Learn more.
Event photography
Conferences, launches, networking events, concerts, and fundraisers. We work within the flow of your event, documenting the energy of the space, how people interact, and the rhythm of what’s happening. As a result, the images become assets you can use across your website, marketing, post-event communication, social media, and prints for your space that reflect your culture and history. Learn more.
Photos for spaces
We create custom photography to enrich offices, clinics, conference rooms, and public spaces. First, we meet with you to understand your vision. Next, we capture tailored images that bring your space to life. Finally, we handle installation, delivering a cohesive, inspiring environment that reflects your brand and engages everyone who enters. Learn more.
I started a new job with a large company and needed a professional headshot – Davin was patient, professional, and made me feel very relaxed, which resulted in a great shot – 100% recommend!
Frank B – Orafol
FULL SERVICE
Every project starts with a conversation to understand your brand, workspace, and story. Our up-front planning keeps the shoot smooth, collaborative, and efficient.
DELIVERY | PRINT
Your sessions come to life in a custom, organized online gallery. Preview, share, download, or order prints on your own with ease, making it simple to showcase your brand and space.
INSTALLATION
For printed projects, we offer space consultation, placement guidance, and print finishing recommendations, handling everything so your space comes together as envisioned.
“Davin is able to visually interpret something that is, in actuality, quite esoteric and he is really able to capture that on film.“
Kimberly G. ~ Sue McLean & Accociates
Testimonials
“Big Idea is a dream to work with! They listened to all of my needs, came up with several different ideas, and were very flexible (and patient!) as we decided what to implement and when. Their ideas are fresh!”
~ M. Hermann, Chef – Kitchen in the market
“Big Idea does great work for us. They listened to our needs, make great suggestions, and gave us excellent quality, delivery and pricing. I would recommend them to anyone.”
~ V. Lovegreen, President – Lovegreen
“Big Idea is a joy to work with. They helped in the creation of dynamic branded messaging for our office space. I would refer Big Idea Creative to anyone who is interested in unique, distinguished branding.”
~ A. Swan, Architect – Swan Architect
“Every time I look at our office wall photos I proudly smile. I was struggling to build a photographic story of my business for an international client presentation. I was referend to Big Idea for a creative solution. After an initial consultation, and a photo day, I had creative images that were so impressive they ended up on our office walls! “ Moreover, the Big Idea team hit the right price point and seemly accomplished their work, without interruption to my business.”
~ Tracey B. CEO – Comprehensive Research Group
“Starting a business is tough enough and there are so many steps in the process. Big Idea reduced our anxiety and created a fantastic logo. Our Brand is fantastic, pun intended.”
~ Joe B., Partner – Turtle Creek Steakhouse
“Our law firm has conference rooms, each named after a unique street in downtown St. Paul, MN. Big Idea was retained to capture each of those streets in photographs for display in their namesake. I am not a photographer. Now l know, by looking at each of the pictures what a great photographer does. Vision, art, master of light, and imagination. Davin is that good.”
~ Bill T., Attorney – Larson • King, LLP
