It takes a lot more planning than people realize to execute an office shoot. I could show up to a work space and stroll around photographing people at their desk, but it generally looks more chaotic that you want, peoples desks are messier than they think and generally when people are working, they don’t want a photographer shoving a camera in their face.
The best office working photos are taken with a small amount of scheduling, setup and lighting, but then getting people to just chat. Talk about something fun, weekend plans or what you’re planning to eat for lunch. Really any topic that gets people relaxed and takes their mind away from the photographer. I find a continuous video light is really important, so I can shoot quietly without strobes going off and distracting the subject.
