The Canon RF 100-300mm f 2.8 is quite the lens. It is certainly overkill for headshots, but I’ve really been enjoying it for photographing my son’s soccer games and my daughter’s dance team half time shows. They are no longer the eager models they used to be at home.

By now, it’s no secret that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is nudging its way into every nook and cranny of the professional world. It’s reshaping the way we operate, yet I stand firm in my belief that it’s not ready to steal the spotlight just yet, especially not in the nuanced field of people photography. Let me share a snippet of my experience with AI in the studio.

As a headshot photographer, the idea of renaming your files to match your subject name seems simple enough, right? Well, it turns out that only until recently is it pretty easy to do. HeadshotTools.com is a new service that makes it incredibly easy to rename files by your subject names.

Watch this video as I run through the basics of my most trusted light setup for corporate headshots. They aren't fancy, but they get the job done, and get me paid. Before jumping into the fancy lights and modifiers, get the feel for these basic setups first.

Considering the new Canon RF 135mm f/1.8 lens? As a full time Detroit based headshot photographer, here’s my quick take on this lens. I tested it in my headshot studio, on the soccer field, and at a dog park. Let's explore its performance and versatility in different photography scenarios.

As a full-time headshot photographer, it’s easy to forgot what it’s like to shoot for fun, as a hobby. But recently, I had the opportunity to join my friend Angie McMongial on one of her abstract architectural photography workshops in LA, and it turned out to be the perfect creative reset I needed

As a portrait photographer, it's my job to help my clients feel at ease during their photo shoot, and I do have my own tricks to do that. But I'm no stand-up comedian. That's why I recently turned to AI for some assistance. I asked ChatGPT to come up with some jokes to help lighten the mood for my nervous clients. I have used ChatGPT before for blog topic ideas and proofreading, but I had never tried it for humor. I was curious to see what it could do.

Tethering allows clients to see the results before they leave. This adds client reassurance and allows for some tweaks, if needed.

As a full time headshot photographer here in Detroit, I wanted to share my thoughts on possibly the best camera for headshot photography at the moment, the Canon R6.