How do I set up a professional video conferencing background at my executive desk?

Position your desk so the camera captures a background with visual authority — a bookcase with organized books, framed credentials on the wall, or a clean hutch backdrop works well. Lighting should come from in front of your face, not from behind (backlit backgrounds wash out your image). Position the camera at eye level using a monitor arm or stand — the typical downward angle of a laptop camera is unflattering. A ring light or a balanced key light at 45° from your face provides clear, professional illumination. FindOfficeFurniture.com has executive desks that create great video call backdrops — call 888-719-4960.