How to Crush Your First Headshot Session
Are you gearing up for your first professional headshot? As your Detroit Headshot Specialist, I’ve put together a list of four key pieces to a successful portrait session.
Are you gearing up for your first professional headshot? As your Detroit photographer, I’ve put together a list of four key pieces to a successful portrait or personal branding session.
Picking the Right Photographer
Choosing the right photographer for your first headshot is critical. I always recommend hiring a specialist, someone who regularly works with professional headshot clients. By hiring a specialist, you get an expert who knows the finer points of posing, lighting and expression coaching with respect to professional or personal branding images.
Take a good look at the work of any photographer you’re considering. Look for some consistency in the work. You should have a good idea what your image would look like based on the portfolio.
The Right Outfit
Remember, the image is about you. You’re not modeling the clothing you’ll be wearing. So if they take the attention off you, there’s too much going on. Keep things simple—solid colors to start. If you have a bold color of choice, bring it for a second look.
And make sure things fit properly. That said, a jacket that’s a little tight can actually help you appear thinner. When buttoned, we can leverage some great posing tricks to lose that camera weight!
Professional Makeup
While not required, I strongly recommend making the investment. A makeup artist will ensure you look amazing under the power studio lights. It also takes some of the last minute stress off your day.
Guys, this applies to you too. Male grooming (makeup for men) has been a big hit among my clients!
Have Fun
You’ve prepared, done the homework and watched all my videos. When you finally get in the studio, enjoy yourself! Have some fun. This means playing along, even goofing off a bit. Letting your guard down helps to ensure you’ll get a range of expressions in your session.
You don’t have to use them all, but it gives you so many options for all sorts of applications.
Your social followers will love the outtakes and your work colleagues might be just a bit jealous when they see your new profile photo in Zoom or Teams.
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How to Do a Corporate Group Photo
There are a number of logistical challenges to consider that the pandemic has only amplified. But rest assured I have some tricks to share. This video covers my philosophy and approach to group.
If you’re reading this, you’ve probably realized that organizing a team photo at your Detroit office is harder than it sounds. There are a number of logistical challenges to consider that the pandemic has only amplified. But rest assured I have some tricks to share. This video covers my philosophy and approach to group.
One of the challenges I mention in the video is dealing with new hires. Learn more about all my New Hire offerings here.
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The Best Detroit Headshots of 2021
As the year wraps up, I wanted to say thank you for your support! Despite the challenges of the pandemic, 2021 was a record breaking year for my Detroit photography studio. What started as an entrepreneurial dream a few years and two states ago is going strong!
As the year wraps up, I wanted to say thank you for your support! Despite the challenges of the pandemic, 2021 was a record breaking year for my Detroit photography studio. What started as an entrepreneurial dream a few years and two states ago is going strong!
I’m not one for a lot of statistics anymore (that was my old career), but a quick look back at my bookings showed over photography 300 sessions with about 750 people photographed! To celebrate, I put together this highlight reel.
My little YouTube channel has grown to 2K subscribers, a pleasant surprise for what was just meant to be a few FAQ videos for clients. If you’ve contemplated starting a channel for your business or just for fun, go for it! It’s definitely not too late.
Looking into 2022, January is booking up!
So if a headshot is on the list, grab a session as my rates will see a small increase. But if you book now for January you can sneak in at the old rates.
I wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season and we’ll see you in 2022 🥂🎉.
—Scott
Canon RF 50mm 1.2 Lens
As a long time Nikon user, I decided to give the Canon R6 a shot. Watch this video to find out if I think it's worth the hype. I'll also cover my practical observations between the Canon and Nikon mirrorless systems, from the perspective of a working headshot and portrait photographer.
The Canon RF 50mm 1.2 is an incredible lens. But can a 50mm lens cover ALL my needs as a professional headshot photographer? Watch to get my take on why it's such a versatile lens and see how it stacks up in my Detroit portrait studio against the 70-200 or 85mm options.
Learn more about individual headshot options & book online!
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 II
As a long time Nikon user, I decided to give the Canon R6 a shot. Watch this video to find out if I think it's worth the hype. I'll also cover my practical observations between the Canon and Nikon mirrorless systems, from the perspective of a working headshot and portrait photographer.
As a long time Nikon user, I decided to give the Canon R6 a shot. Watch this video to find out if I think it's worth the hype. I'll also cover my practical observations between the Canon and Nikon mirrorless systems, from the perspective of a working headshot and portrait photographer.
Learn more about individual headshot options & book online!
Got more headshot questions? Check out the headshot FAQs.
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