The Business of Professional Headshots
The Business of Professional Headshots
Class Description
Professional headshots are an easy addition to nearly every photographer’s list of services and in this class you’ll get up-to-speed on everything you need to know to launch a headshot business. You’ll learn:
- 6 Primary styles of corporate headshots
- The gear that gets the job done
- Basic posing theory
- How to get clients and manage inquiries
- Retouching, organizing, and delivery tips and techniques
You’ll also get to watch Gary in action as he demonstrates shooting and retouching a variety of headshot styles.
If you want to bring home more money and book more business during your slow times, don’t miss this comprehensive guide to running a lucrative headshot business from Gary Hughes.
Lessons
- Class Overview
- Getting Headshot Clients
- Headshot Pricing Models for Individuals
- Headshot Pricing Models for Groups and Companies
- Payment and Delivery for Groups
- Six Styles of Business Headshots
- Headshot Lighting Gear
- Posing Basics for Headshots
- Basic Standing Pose for Headshots
- Basic Seated Pose for Headshots
- Head Position for Headshots
- Expression Sells the Image
- One-Light High Key Headshot with Male Model
- One-Light High Key Headshot with Female Model
- Two-Light High Key Headshot with Male Model
- Two-Light High Key Headshot with Female Model
- Two-Light Standing Pose Headshot with Male Model
- Two-Light Standing Pose Headshot with Female Model
- High Key Modern Headshot with Male Model
- High Key Modern Headshot with Female Model
- General Q&A
- Constant Light: Low Key Classic Headshot with Male Model
- Constant Light: Low Key Classic Headshot with Female Model
- Constant Light: Standing Pose Headshot with Male Model
- Constant Light: Standing Pose Headshot with Female Model
- Setting up the Background for Extraction Shoot
- Shooting for Extraction Headshot with Male Model
- Shooting for Extraction Headshot with Female Model
- Shooting Low Key Modern Headshots for Extraction
- Basic Headshot Facial Retouching Techniques
- Basic Headshot Eye Retouching Techniques
- Basic Headshot Retouching Techniques: Dodge and Burn
- Basic Headshot Retouching Q&A
- Extracting a Single Subject
- Creating a Headshot Composite
- F-Type Headshot Lighting: Equipment and Principle
- F-Type Headshot Lighting: Execution
- Shooting Headshots in Volume
Reviews
aodeal
This was an excellent class! The class covered so much information and great tips and ideas. Gary is funny and has an easy going approach, which makes the class that much more enjoyable. As a struggling pet photographer, I have been trying to find something to supplement my business with that does not involve children/babies, or shooting weddings again and headshots seemed to be a great option. After watching this class, I feel confident building up a headshot component to my business. Definitely recommend this class!