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The Business of Professional Headshots

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Overview

Short on time? This class is available HEREas a Fast Class, exclusively for CreativeLive subscribers.Professional headshots are in-demand! Learn how to break into this lucrative genre of photography in The Business of Professional Headshots with Gary Hughes. 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.

Syllabus

Class Trailer
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
One Light Low Key Headshot with Male Model
Two Light Low Key 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

Taught by

Gary Hughes

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4.9 rating at CreativeLive based on 81 ratings

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