This last year, 2014, I worked on portraits with models and non-models. I love working with people, trying to get their individuality and personality captured in a picture. Beautiful image might not be the most perfect picture of a person or the person the client likes.
While taking all the images in color I often explore B&W presentation as it is a much more interesting presentation. I used to work a lot with B&W film years ago and still like the way it allows you to focus on light and shapes, rather than be distracted with colors.
I worked both outdoors and indoors. I love natural light and prefer working outdoors. Light can be the most challenging aspect to get the perfect image. Through using a diffuser and reflector you can successfully take a picture and get a perfect illumination.
However, business portraits and headshots are primarily taken indoors. They are extremely important for the clients as they are intended to reflect not just their personality but also their position in a company.