How to Get Started in the Headshot Business
Everybody needs a headshot, shouldn’t you be the one to take it? Join Peter Hurley as he teaches you how to get started in headshot photography! Peter has been making his living as a headshot photographer for 18 years, and in this class he gives you a game plan for getting started, goes over different lighting set ups for a range of budgets, shares his tips and techniques for making clients feel comfortable from the moment they arrive through the end of the shoot, and shows you his streamlined workflow for putting it all together. Don’t let fear hold you back! Use your talent and skill to give people the gift of a beautiful photo of themselves.
Release Date: 2018-06-07
Lessons
Start Shooting Headshots
Join Peter as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 3 mins 26 seconds
The First Thing You Do
You need to shoot with consistency to develop your look.
Duration: 10 mins 30 seconds
Meeting the Subject
When you first meet your client you’ve got to break the ice and make them feel comfortable.
Duration: 2 mins 15 seconds
Using Continuous Lighting
Watch how Peter work with just one light to begin the session and build up to four lights.
Duration: 32 mins 54 seconds
Using Speedlights
Peter demonstrates how to achieve a similar look with just speedlights.
Duration: 7 mins 11 seconds
Using Natural Light
It is possible to shoot headshots with just natural light.
Duration: 10 mins 46 seconds
Headshots for Men
There are some subtle differences to your lighting when doing headshots for male subjects.
Duration: 10 mins 30 seconds
Streamline Workflow
Learn how to streamline your workflow from getting the client in, shooting the photos, retouching, and delivery.
Duration: 27 mins 54 seconds