As a Pijnacker-based commercial photographer, Michel Maat turns company identity into powerful visual stories. Professional business portraits and LinkedIn shots with a conceptual approach.
As a specialist in corporate photography, I — Michel Maat — combine years of experience with a conceptual, image-driven approach. My work is about more than neat portraits: I create Visual Stories that show why a company exists and how employees embody its values. From my base in Pijnacker I work both on location and in studio-like settings to produce authentic, business-focused images that genuinely support communication objectives. My working method begins with Image Formation: a short, focused conversation in which we determine together what the Visual Story should communicate. This results in a clear Image Plan that outlines which images are needed for your website, social media or internal communications. On the shoot day — the Image Experience — I capture exactly what we planned: atmospheric shots, workplace situations and business portraits that feel natural and align with your company philosophy. What sets me apart is the emphasis on visual storytelling combined with a practical link to business goals. I deliver professional photos that are immediately usable for LinkedIn profiles, team and staff photography, marketing materials and internal communications. For business portraits I work with clear lighting, calm compositions and attention to posture and expression so colleagues present as trustworthy and professional. While corporate photography is my primary expertise, I also offer complementary portrait work when it fits within the company narrative. Video can be an option if you prefer moving images; it’s a complementary way to showcase services and people. In addition, I provide one-on-one workshops and guidance through my network project cafeobscura, available for teams or individual professionals who want to strengthen their own visual language. In short: choose me as your corporate photographer in Pijnacker when you’re looking for thoughtful, recognisable and business-oriented images that truly tell something about your organisation. I’m happy to help develop a coherent Image Plan and deliver actionable visual materials that fit your goals. Contact me to schedule an Image Formation session and let’s create your company’s Visual Story together.