Portraits with Cary Grant Style: Daniel Kebriti, Head of Manufacturing at LUSH

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Daniel Kebriti, Head of Manufacturing at LUSH

Daniel Kebriti, Head of Manufacturing at LUSH

A great portrait communicates presence, credibility and personality. It's a bonus when your subject has just a little Cary Grant style!

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Daniel Kebriti, Head of Manufacturing at LUSH, whose portraits will be published on LinkedIn and media releases, magazine articles, conference promotions and the LUSH company website.


Daniel needed imagery that could cover a lot of ground: professional, but approachable; confident, yet not overly formal. The brief was to create versatile portraits that could sit just as comfortably alongside executive bios as they would in lifestyle content or brand messaging.

Daniel Kebriti, Head of Manufacturing at LUSH

For Photographers: My Lighting Setup

Here’s the setup I used for this session:

  • Main Light: A Profoto strobe with a small octagonal softbox and grid. This gave me directional control while keeping the falloff soft and flattering, especially around the face.

  • Fill Light: A parabolic umbrella on a second Profoto head, positioned to subtly lift the shadows without flattening the overall look.

  • Background Light: A Godox head with a 40-degree grid to create separation and just the right amount of highlight behind Daniel’s shoulders — clean, professional, and subtle enough not to distract.

The combination of gear and modifiers gave me flexibility while maintaining consistency across different poses and framing. The octabox with grid allowed me to sculpt light on the face without spill, while the parabolic umbrella helped keep the specular yet dimensional. The background light added a gentle pop that makes the final images feel complete.



About the author

Nina Beilby – Professional Photographer

With a degree in professional photography (AAS PP Honors) and over 25 years of experience, Nina Beilby is a highly skilled photographer specializing in corporate and business imagery. Her background in corporate IT and marketing gives her a deep understanding of the visual needs of businesses, from large enterprises to solo entrepreneurs. As a small business owner herself, she knows the power of high-quality imagery in building a strong brand. Based in Sydney, Nina works globally, bringing her expertise in lighting and photography to organisations that value professionalism and impact.



You may contact Nina through her website or phone 0417 022 868

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