I was a second shooter/reflector holder helping with head shots for recently elected county officials and had good time. The bonus is that most of the equipment was mine. I'd like to get into doing even more head shots. Your videos are very helpful.
FIRST!! Also, my rate started out at exactly that, $50 for photo. I'm now making around $325-$500. You have to be careful though about the variations because the lighting mood and them changes for each backdrop color. I've had a lot of colleagues edit themselves right out of work, which those clients have come to me. The sad part is that I have warned people and told them over and over what would happen. But arrogance gets people no where. Again, keep people aware about this. DON'T LIGHT THE SAME WAY! Every backdrop means a different type of lighting based on the tone, the company, the purpose, and the skin type. Its all about how the light reflects and wraps.
Great point!! Thanks for commenting this, totally agree with you! And congrats on that pricing, that’s great! What other things do you offer that Kaye I didn’t mention? Thanks for watching!
Great. People have to remember though it is all demographic. A photographer may not be able to command that price in their area, there is such a thing as pricing yourself out of your market area.
Hey Ricky! Thanks for the feedback, definitely a video I’m going to be doing pretty soon! Ya, really easy for us on our end, but super beneficial for them!
Hey Andrei, just found your channel on the editing segment, I asked how to price...now I am catching all your vlogs. Thanks, That's what I'm doing, speed learning photos for headshots and editing...
Hey man! Thanks so much, appreciate it! Yeah, typically right now my business charges around $150/headshot. Just did a gig today for a business shooting 15 headshots. Thanks for watching!
any tips of maybe a video on how to remove background from to create transparency shots? Sometimes my paper rolls have gradients from different light casts, not sure if it would all checkerboard out....just currious. thanks.
Yeah normally I just use the “select subject” feature in PS now and adjust from there. If I know in advance I have to make a transparent version, I just try to make sure they are visible separated from the background with depth and lighting for that reason. Thanks for watching!
What is your workflow or method for keeping track of images taken and assigning them to individual names? And, do you have every person sign a model release that lets you build your portfolio?
So for the big sessions we've done, it's normally been for one company so they all work in the same place and we don't have to worry about that, we just send it all to our point of contact for the shoot. But we've also done something like holding of a paper with their name and email so we know who's who haha. Yes, we have a terms & conditions they acknowledge to that states stuff like that! Thanks for watching!
When you have a large headshot session, how many photos are you taking per person and do you chose the best one or are you having them pick their favorite one? Thanks for all the info!
Hey Thomas! The easiest method is showing them the previews on camera right after we take them and have them pick their top favorite or top 3 and I’ll pick the final one if it’s for 1 headshot. You could also send the raw previews and have them pick their favorite after, just might be a headache to do that with a lot of headshots. Thanks for watching!
Our clients love to see their photos and select them on our Ipad that we have wirelessly synced to our Canon. We use Canon Camera Connect App. It's a great way to level up your headshot game against the competition.
@@lighthousephoto7143 Thank you. I just got back from a headshot session and he ordered an extra headshot. He told me he liked being able to see them large on the Ipad.
thank you for this video. I have changed my pricing model to this now. makes way more sense to me than a session price. thanks again for this valuable information! subbed!
ive been shooting photos (not all of them good) since 1976. i worked for 2 newspapers (one being a Gannett News) before 8 years in the Air Force where we shot a LOT of officer promotion photos (head/shoulders), and of course did PJ work and technical documentation. ive been out of the Air Force 32 years and working on and off doing freelance photography (which of course doesnt pay for crap) and i was asked for a quote for 7 headshots for the local Double Tree hotel. they wanted NOTHING too fancy, it was mostly for inter-company email/memo etc. i quoted $300 (1/2 day rate) and they could bring in as many people as they wanted, in a 3-1/2 hour block. i never got a return call. too expensive? too cheap? it was only an 'exercise' to say "we got quotes..." most of all i do now is portraits for one of the high school marching bands but theyre on spec and theyre made available for sale. of course i only sell half dozen per year... now im trying to connect with the local museum who i worked with in the past photographing artifacts that they had no documentation on and ended up shooting nearly the entire collection. i contacted the director who i know, and offered headshots for their staff of 5-7 people for FREE. she has to think about it. its been 3 days of 'thinking' about it... like Mick said, "I can't give it away on 7th avenue"
Thanks for sharing your story! Honestly, I'd say too cheap, but that's crazy you never heard back. Especially because hotels and other big business have bigger marketing budgets and can easily afford something like that even if it's $500-$1000. Do you send them examples of you work or have a website to share with them?
@@AndreiRestrepo the gal who asked me, knows me from the local semi-pro hockey team. ive been shooting for them for 6 years and her husband plays for the team. she was also involved with the team for a couple of seasons so she knows my work
I have the next week a couple of diploma pictures, and this was very helpful for me. Do you have other video based on lightning for beauty pictures? Appreciate your content and your knowledge.
A little late but thanks for the video, man. Very informative. Quick question, if you don't mind. It looks like the photos you were taking are more of a half body shot compared to a headshot. Well, at least from some of the photos you shown like the ones you were doing earlier in your headshot career. Is this accurate? Do you recommend beginner headshot photographers to do the same? Like, do 1 finished photo and make that photo more of a half body shot?
if you get a client who's asking for 2 7 hour work days with no specific headshot count. They want a minimum of 12 headshots to a max of 50 headshots per day. How would you go about pricing it? They are doing an exhibit at a conference and that's their estimated headshots per day. They want to shoot for 2 days. Should i charge per hour instead of per headshots in that case?
Hey! I think you’re right. Best to come up with a price point that covers your time, not based on how many headshots. Just make sure your satisfied with your price point if you had to shoot the max headshots each day. Thanks for watching!
Awesome info. I have an event I'm shooting,and client wants to add headshots.About 20. Would $60 be too much per person? Event is conference at University. 2hr event.
Thanks so much! I think that’s a great price, especially for the amount. Maybe start at $75 so if that’s too much you can come down to $60 vs having to go lower? Thanks for watching!
What do you look for when you’re practicing headshots on yourself I want to do headshots soon and want to know what to look for I really enjoy your videos you’re really good thanks so much for your videos
So I’d setup a practice shoot similar to what you want to shoot. Whether it’s traditional headshots on a background, or more lifestyle/location based ones, etc. Making sure you know how to adapt settings quickly especially if you take them in different places, getting flattering light on them, balancing the background, stuff like that. Just being more than ready for when you take them for clients. Thanks for watching!
Hello Andrei I was wondering how do you get paid from your clients do they pay you before the shoot Or after the shoot and do they pay you by check or do you have a program that you use to get paid by I always enjoy your videos Have a great day
Haha it’s the worst right now. Doing a shoot at noon is BRUTAL! Where are you based? Do you do RE photo/video in your area? Thanks for watching Andrew!
Do you have a preference netween the 120d and 120dii for soft, flattering self taping? (with lantern/ softbox of course) I have an option to buy either used and just want the most diffused results
Thanks! Ya, it’s happened before. Usually I try and add on more to the shoot so it’s worth it! Like a lifestyle shoot or a video for them. Once pricing gets up higher, then it becomes worth it. Plus usually they’ll come back for more work after that. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Peter! Yes sir, currently that’s the pricing model I stick to. If the amount of headshots goes up, then I’ll offer a bundle package with a little bit of a discount off each. Haven’t done any for nonprofits, but I imagine I would!
Or better yet, photograph them on a green screen, chromachrome green. That way there is no limit as to what background you can put back there. Just make sure they are at least 3 to 3/12 ft minimum from the green backdrop and do not light the backdrop separately, to keep from green spill on their heads and such.
Hey Charles! Interesting! I haven’t done much green screen work, definitely could be a good idea to do that if you definitely intend to change the background for sure!
I'd never use green screen. Not for business. Just use white or gray. It drops out just as easily and you will never have that green screen spill in the hair since the white and gray are neutral. And white and gray are usually what they want most times anyway.
Do you charge $150 for each headshot when doing a large group - like 47 - or do you reduce it and offer volume discount and would would you drop it to?
Yep! For smaller groupings like real estate teams, I’ll reduce the cost to maybe $125 or $100 / headshot maybe. But bigger companies with bigger marketing budgets don’t have an issue to do $150 x 47, I’ve done it quite a few times with a medical company in my area!
Hey Armando! Great question, I typically shoot on location - like a listing they have, model home, or office setting. I can bring a pop up paper backdrop if they want the traditional look too. If I want a higher end type of shoot, a friend of mine owns a studio that I rent out for it. Done it for bigger team photos and headshots. Thanks for watching!
Your clients don't know your level of experience and typically don't know a decent headshot from a great one. So charge what a seasoned professional charges period.
I’d say most do, at least for me and my business. I’ve had other clients come to me because they got a headshot done somewhere else and it was bad, and a day and night difference with the results. I just always say charge what you and your work is worth. Thanks for watching!
Hey! Just depends on what their needs are. Some need a transparent version usually, or some are fine with one. Just get all the info ahead of time and charge accordingly! Thanks for watching
Correct! Either they pick their favorite headshot on the spot, or I email them previews for them to select, and then fully process them and deliver. I keep it simple and deliver most of our content through DropBox. That way all their future work is all in one place. Sure it's not the fanciest, but it's the easiest on their end and simple for me, like google drive too would work the same. Ironically about to work on some right now and do this very process. Thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo sounds great I watch a lot of your videos and I’m thinking about getting into headshots I already do photography for the schools part time I really enjoy it but I really want to make more money when I’m not shooting for the schools I really like your video you explain everything so well
Thank you for putting this together. I do have a question when it comes to one photo. Do you send the client a few water marked photo to choose from then touch up... Or?
Hey! Great question - If I'm shooting multiple headshots, I try and get them to select their favorite photo at the shoot to make it easier. Otherwise, I'll send them low res, water marked versions, with basic color adjustments, for them to choose the final image to full edit and retouch. Thanks for watching!
Hi, what software or app can I use for letting parents (school portraits) download the pictures, paying and give the options for printable pictures in different sizes?
Hey! Hmm, good question. I use SmugMug for delivering portrait galleries and they can download the photos, order different prints, and a few other perks. Only thing it can’t do is collect payment or invoice. For the longest time I just used PayPal for invoicing but now I use Stripe and it works great.
Hey Richard! Per photo pretty much. Like in a recent shoot, they wanted 2-3 different team photo variations and a quick social media video so I based the pricing off of that! But typically I would say per session or photo for big grouping shots. Thanks for watching!
Hey! Great question. The flash coming directly from an on-camera flash is very harsh. If you shoot it directly at your subject, it will look very unflattering. You use a softbox or umbrella, to diffuse the light so when it hits your subject, it’s soft and diffused, making it flattering on them! The more diffusion a softbox has, the softer and nicer the light, no one wants harsh light for headshots or any type of portraits really. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching !
@@AndreiRestrepo it does help, so it’s better to invest in a flash umbrella than a mount flash? I need it for church work/weddings/gym shots etc…and I am undecided.
The umbrellas or softboxes don’t come with a flash, you take a regular mount flash and insert it into any of those attachments. Personally I’d go with a soft box, best results when doing off camera flash photography. For weddings, you can just bounce the flash without anything off the ceiling or a wall too
Correct! I’ll definitely come home with 10-25 or so per client, but have them either pick their favorite on location, or send previews. If I’m shooting say, 30-40 headshots for a company, I’ll spend 5 min or so with each person and have them choose they’re favorite right there by rating it in camera to make the process a lot smoother. Thanks for watching!
Interesting you use a beauty dish, not the softest light I think the word beauty dish is one of the biggest misnomers in Photography people think that it’s going bring out beauty, quite the contrary, usually exposes every flaw in a persons face But it seems to work for you so keep running with it
Hey! Thanks, yeah I’ve just used softboxes like this for the longest time, especially for video. And essentially these beauty dishes are slightly softer too, especially the bigger ones. What do you use? Thanks for watching!
Hi Andrei. Any chances i can assist you, I would truly appreciate it.... I am a landscape Photo enthusiast. i can send you my pics if you'd like. I would love to learn from you. I am pretty easy going. would love to hear from you. Thanks
Hey man! Thanks so much, I appreciate the interest! I will keep you in mind if I need something like that in the near future. Thanks fro watching and your support!
What are you currently charging for Headshots in your area??
5k or im not leaving the house
Pretty good rate 😆
@@TaylorBrownPhotoVideo lol!
cant even give them away
Located in NB, but serve SA to ATX and my Headshot package is $175. 9 photos, 30MIN.
I was a second shooter/reflector holder helping with head shots for recently elected county officials and had good time. The bonus is that most of the equipment was mine. I'd like to get into doing even more head shots. Your videos are very helpful.
Hey man! Nice, definitely a good thing to offer, they can be super profitable. Thanks for watching!
FIRST!! Also, my rate started out at exactly that, $50 for photo. I'm now making around $325-$500. You have to be careful though about the variations because the lighting mood and them changes for each backdrop color. I've had a lot of colleagues edit themselves right out of work, which those clients have come to me. The sad part is that I have warned people and told them over and over what would happen. But arrogance gets people no where.
Again, keep people aware about this. DON'T LIGHT THE SAME WAY! Every backdrop means a different type of lighting based on the tone, the company, the purpose, and the skin type. Its all about how the light reflects and wraps.
Great point!! Thanks for commenting this, totally agree with you! And congrats on that pricing, that’s great! What other things do you offer that Kaye I didn’t mention? Thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo just followed you on Instagram. And of course! I like your channel!
Great. People have to remember though it is all demographic. A photographer may not be able to command that price in their area, there is such a thing as pricing yourself out of your market area.
What do you mean they edited themselves out of a job?
Please elaborate more on this.
Thanks for the transparency! Can't wait for the editing segment in this series.
You bet! Glad you found it helpful. Yep, I'll be making that soon! Thanks for watching!
This video is a TEN+ out of TEN and well worth the view time!
Hey! Appreciate the feedback greatly, glad it was valuable!
Thanks for sharing, good job team!
Thanks, appreciate it!
Love this man! I just moved to Houston area! You ever need a hand let me know!
Hey man! Glad you found it valuable, appreciate it! Thanks for watching!
Great video! I appreciate the transparency and it helps to plan out how to start charging for headshots. You have a new sub!
Hey! Thanks so much for the feedback, glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great explanations and genius with the 3 variations. Editing video would be awesome!
Hey Ricky! Thanks for the feedback, definitely a video I’m going to be doing pretty soon! Ya, really easy for us on our end, but super beneficial for them!
Hey Andrei, just found your channel on the editing segment, I asked how to price...now I am catching all your vlogs. Thanks, That's what I'm doing, speed learning photos for headshots and editing...
Hey man! Thanks so much, appreciate it! Yeah, typically right now my business charges around $150/headshot. Just did a gig today for a business shooting 15 headshots. Thanks for watching!
any tips of maybe a video on how to remove background from to create transparency shots? Sometimes my paper rolls have gradients from different light casts, not sure if it would all checkerboard out....just currious. thanks.
Yeah normally I just use the “select subject” feature in PS now and adjust from there. If I know in advance I have to make a transparent version, I just try to make sure they are visible separated from the background with depth and lighting for that reason. Thanks for watching!
Great info! Appreciate the transparency. Would love to see your editing technique
Thanks so much cait! Sounds good, definitely plan on it, thanks for watching!
Great video, very helpful. Thank you.
Thanks so much, appreciate the feedback!
Such solid info. Subbed, my dude.
Hey ray! Thanks so much, appreciate the support! Glad the video was helpful!
@@AndreiRestrepo no doubt, man. Looking forward to more content. Needed some new people to follow.
What is your workflow or method for keeping track of images taken and assigning them to individual names? And, do you have every person sign a model release that lets you build your portfolio?
So for the big sessions we've done, it's normally been for one company so they all work in the same place and we don't have to worry about that, we just send it all to our point of contact for the shoot. But we've also done something like holding of a paper with their name and email so we know who's who haha. Yes, we have a terms & conditions they acknowledge to that states stuff like that! Thanks for watching!
When you have a large headshot session, how many photos are you taking per person and do you chose the best one or are you having them pick their favorite one? Thanks for all the info!
Hey Thomas! The easiest method is showing them the previews on camera right after we take them and have them pick their top favorite or top 3 and I’ll pick the final one if it’s for 1 headshot.
You could also send the raw previews and have them pick their favorite after, just might be a headache to do that with a lot of headshots. Thanks for watching!
Our clients love to see their photos and select them on our Ipad that we have wirelessly synced to our Canon. We use Canon Camera Connect App. It's a great way to level up your headshot game against the competition.
@@jamilgotcher5456 that's a great tip
@@lighthousephoto7143 Thank you. I just got back from a headshot session and he ordered an extra headshot. He told me he liked being able to see them large on the Ipad.
Man, this video series has been so helpful thank you so much!
Awesome, so glad to hear it man! Appreciate your support!
Yes let’s go with the editing video!
Definitely on my list! Thanks for watching!
thank you for this video. I have changed my pricing model to this now. makes way more sense to me than a session price. thanks again for this valuable information! subbed!
Hey Josh! Awesome, glad you found it valuable! Thanks for watching and your support!
ive been shooting photos (not all of them good) since 1976. i worked for 2 newspapers (one being a Gannett News) before 8 years in the Air Force where we shot a LOT of officer promotion photos (head/shoulders), and of course did PJ work and technical documentation.
ive been out of the Air Force 32 years and working on and off doing freelance photography (which of course doesnt pay for crap) and i was asked for a quote for 7 headshots for the local Double Tree hotel. they wanted NOTHING too fancy, it was mostly for inter-company email/memo etc. i quoted $300 (1/2 day rate) and they could bring in as many people as they wanted, in a 3-1/2 hour block. i never got a return call. too expensive? too cheap? it was only an 'exercise' to say "we got quotes..."
most of all i do now is portraits for one of the high school marching bands but theyre on spec and theyre made available for sale. of course i only sell half dozen per year...
now im trying to connect with the local museum who i worked with in the past photographing artifacts that they had no documentation on and ended up shooting nearly the entire collection. i contacted the director who i know, and offered headshots for their staff of 5-7 people for FREE. she has to think about it. its been 3 days of 'thinking' about it...
like Mick said, "I can't give it away on 7th avenue"
Thanks for sharing your story! Honestly, I'd say too cheap, but that's crazy you never heard back. Especially because hotels and other big business have bigger marketing budgets and can easily afford something like that even if it's $500-$1000. Do you send them examples of you work or have a website to share with them?
@@AndreiRestrepo the gal who asked me, knows me from the local semi-pro hockey team. ive been shooting for them for 6 years and her husband plays for the team. she was also involved with the team for a couple of seasons so she knows my work
I have the next week a couple of diploma pictures, and this was very helpful for me. Do you have other video based on lightning for beauty pictures? Appreciate your content and your knowledge.
Nice, thanks so much! If you haven’t, check out this video that I made part of this series. ruclips.net/video/0u8Fx94AWfQ/видео.html
Great video! YES to the headshot editing video.
Hey Justin, yes definitely on my list! Thanks so much for watching!
A little late but thanks for the video, man. Very informative.
Quick question, if you don't mind. It looks like the photos you were taking are more of a half body shot compared to a headshot. Well, at least from some of the photos you shown like the ones you were doing earlier in your headshot career.
Is this accurate? Do you recommend beginner headshot photographers to do the same? Like, do 1 finished photo and make that photo more of a half body shot?
It’s up to you, I typically take them wider than I need to and then crop in a bit to have full flexibility. Thanks for watching!
Very good and informative.
Hey Candiss, glad you found it valuable! Thanks for watching!
if you get a client who's asking for 2 7 hour work days with no specific headshot count. They want a minimum of 12 headshots to a max of 50 headshots per day. How would you go about pricing it? They are doing an exhibit at a conference and that's their estimated headshots per day. They want to shoot for 2 days. Should i charge per hour instead of per headshots in that case?
Hey! I think you’re right. Best to come up with a price point that covers your time, not based on how many headshots. Just make sure your satisfied with your price point if you had to shoot the max headshots each day. Thanks for watching!
Great video. Would love to get into headshots. Money is not the motivator, just like portrait photography. I am retired and photography is fun.
Hey Peter, that’s awesome! Photography is fun, it’s my escape. What kind of work do you primarily do? Thanks for watching!
Awesome info. I have an event I'm shooting,and client wants to add headshots.About 20. Would $60 be too much per person? Event is conference at University. 2hr event.
Thanks so much! I think that’s a great price, especially for the amount. Maybe start at $75 so if that’s too much you can come down to $60 vs having to go lower? Thanks for watching!
how'd you get this location? Did you rent a spot or was the location given to you?
What do you look for when you’re practicing headshots on yourself
I want to do headshots soon and want to know what to look for
I really enjoy your videos you’re really good thanks so much for your videos
So I’d setup a practice shoot similar to what you want to shoot. Whether it’s traditional headshots on a background, or more lifestyle/location based ones, etc. Making sure you know how to adapt settings quickly especially if you take them in different places, getting flattering light on them, balancing the background, stuff like that. Just being more than ready for when you take them for clients. Thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo thanks so much for the info. I really appreciate it and like watching your videos
Hope you have a great and wonderful year
Hello Andrei I was wondering how do you get paid from your clients do they pay you before the shoot
Or after the shoot and do they pay you by check or do you have a program that you use to get paid by
I always enjoy your videos
Have a great day
Bummer for the humidity I only could live there one month and moved back to the west
Haha it’s the worst right now. Doing a shoot at noon is BRUTAL! Where are you based? Do you do RE photo/video in your area? Thanks for watching Andrew!
Do you have a preference netween the 120d and 120dii for soft, flattering self taping? (with lantern/ softbox of course) I have an option to buy either used and just want the most diffused results
Both produce the same nice light, just need a good modifier like the lantern softbox and you’ll be good to go!
The thing I like about this dude is that he is not grandiose
Hey Molaleni! Appreciate the comment greatly. Thanks for watching!
Great information. Editing video would be great 👍
Thanks for watching! Yes, definitely on my list to make, appreciate it!
Great video. What do you do when a realtor call for just one headshot? I’m asking because you have to set up everything for just one photo. Thanks
Thanks! Ya, it’s happened before. Usually I try and add on more to the shoot so it’s worth it! Like a lifestyle shoot or a video for them. Once pricing gets up higher, then it becomes worth it. Plus usually they’ll come back for more work after that. Thanks for watching!
great videos. thanks. so all your pricing is always per headshots, whether 1 or 50? Also, do you discount for non-profits?
Thanks Peter! Yes sir, currently that’s the pricing model I stick to. If the amount of headshots goes up, then I’ll offer a bundle package with a little bit of a discount off each. Haven’t done any for nonprofits, but I imagine I would!
Or better yet, photograph them on a green screen, chromachrome green. That way there is no limit as to what background you can put back there. Just make sure they are at least 3 to 3/12 ft minimum from the green backdrop and do not light the backdrop separately, to keep from green spill on their heads and such.
Hey Charles! Interesting! I haven’t done much green screen work, definitely could be a good idea to do that if you definitely intend to change the background for sure!
I'd never use green screen. Not for business. Just use white or gray. It drops out just as easily and you will never have that green screen spill in the hair since the white and gray are neutral. And white and gray are usually what they want most times anyway.
Do you charge $150 for each headshot when doing a large group - like 47 - or do you reduce it and offer volume discount and would would you drop it to?
Yep! For smaller groupings like real estate teams, I’ll reduce the cost to maybe $125 or $100 / headshot maybe. But bigger companies with bigger marketing budgets don’t have an issue to do $150 x 47, I’ve done it quite a few times with a medical company in my area!
Do you have to rent a studio each time for each person? or how do you handle the location aspect?
Hey Armando! Great question, I typically shoot on location - like a listing they have, model home, or office setting. I can bring a pop up paper backdrop if they want the traditional look too. If I want a higher end type of shoot, a friend of mine owns a studio that I rent out for it. Done it for bigger team photos and headshots. Thanks for watching!
Your clients don't know your level of experience and typically don't know a decent headshot from a great one. So charge what a seasoned professional charges period.
I’d say most do, at least for me and my business. I’ve had other clients come to me because they got a headshot done somewhere else and it was bad, and a day and night difference with the results. I just always say charge what you and your work is worth. Thanks for watching!
Hi quick question: Do you still give all three variations of each person when working with companies, or do you just give them one?
Hey! Just depends on what their needs are. Some need a transparent version usually, or some are fine with one. Just get all the info ahead of time and charge accordingly! Thanks for watching
Do you take your headshots home and edit them and how do you send your headshots back to your clients
Correct! Either they pick their favorite headshot on the spot, or I email them previews for them to select, and then fully process them and deliver. I keep it simple and deliver most of our content through DropBox. That way all their future work is all in one place. Sure it's not the fanciest, but it's the easiest on their end and simple for me, like google drive too would work the same. Ironically about to work on some right now and do this very process. Thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo sounds great
I watch a lot of your videos and I’m thinking about getting into headshots
I already do photography for the schools part time I really enjoy it but I really want to make more money when I’m not shooting for the schools
I really like your video you explain everything so well
Thank you for putting this together. I do have a question when it comes to one photo. Do you send the client a few water marked photo to choose from then touch up... Or?
Hey! Great question - If I'm shooting multiple headshots, I try and get them to select their favorite photo at the shoot to make it easier. Otherwise, I'll send them low res, water marked versions, with basic color adjustments, for them to choose the final image to full edit and retouch. Thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo that's great to hear. That one has been throwing me off for a bit. Thank you much.
Hi, what software or app can I use for letting parents (school portraits) download the pictures, paying and give the options for printable pictures in different sizes?
Hey! Hmm, good question. I use SmugMug for delivering portrait galleries and they can download the photos, order different prints, and a few other perks. Only thing it can’t do is collect payment or invoice. For the longest time I just used PayPal for invoicing but now I use Stripe and it works great.
@@AndreiRestrepo and can I give individual passwords for privacy?
Yes, you can! per gallery
Sorry if you've already answered this but how do you charge for group photos? Per person or a lump sum? Thank you!
Hey Richard! Per photo pretty much. Like in a recent shoot, they wanted 2-3 different team photo variations and a quick social media video so I based the pricing off of that! But typically I would say per session or photo for big grouping shots. Thanks for watching!
Why do you need a flash umbrella instead of a regular flash mounted on your camera?
Hey! Great question. The flash coming directly from an on-camera flash is very harsh. If you shoot it directly at your subject, it will look very unflattering. You use a softbox or umbrella, to diffuse the light so when it hits your subject, it’s soft and diffused, making it flattering on them! The more diffusion a softbox has, the softer and nicer the light, no one wants harsh light for headshots or any type of portraits really. Hope this helps! Thanks for watching !
@@AndreiRestrepo it does help, so it’s better to invest in a flash umbrella than a mount flash? I need it for church work/weddings/gym shots etc…and I am undecided.
The umbrellas or softboxes don’t come with a flash, you take a regular mount flash and insert it into any of those attachments. Personally I’d go with a soft box, best results when doing off camera flash photography. For weddings, you can just bounce the flash without anything off the ceiling or a wall too
@@AndreiRestrepo thank you
Do you have an edited video for the transparent backdrop ?
Yes, I believe I show that in this one!
ruclips.net/video/JJCTOHutxDw/видео.html thanks for watching!
Please make an editing video
Hey tyler! Yup, it’s definitely one of the next videos I make. Thanks for watching!
If your charging $50 for 1 head shot photo, do you take mutiple and the choose one to edit? I can't see you only taking one photo per client though.
Correct! I’ll definitely come home with 10-25 or so per client, but have them either pick their favorite on location, or send previews. If I’m shooting say, 30-40 headshots for a company, I’ll spend 5 min or so with each person and have them choose they’re favorite right there by rating it in camera to make the process a lot smoother. Thanks for watching!
This is awesome! One of the few videos that has actual numbers instead of "just do this" lol smh .
Hey man! Awesome, glad to hear it! I agree, too many of those out there. Trying to be as helpful as I can!
Interesting you use a beauty dish, not the softest light I think the word beauty dish is one of the biggest misnomers in Photography people think that it’s going bring out beauty, quite the contrary, usually exposes every flaw in a persons face
But it seems to work for you so keep running with it
Hey! Thanks, yeah I’ve just used softboxes like this for the longest time, especially for video. And essentially these beauty dishes are slightly softer too, especially the bigger ones. What do you use? Thanks for watching!
Hi Andrei. Any chances i can assist you, I would truly appreciate it.... I am a landscape Photo enthusiast. i can send you my pics if you'd like. I would love to learn from you. I am pretty easy going. would love to hear from you. Thanks
Hey man! Thanks so much, I appreciate the interest! I will keep you in mind if I need something like that in the near future. Thanks fro watching and your support!
@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks Andrei. Looking forward to working with you.
i m sorry. I skipped ahead so maybe you addressed this, but the example you show, that's not a head shot. that's a portrait. different can of fish
1000 $ for an image??! Rip off.
No? Where did I say that? Around $150 per image, shooting multiple headshots at once, to make a few thousand from a shoot.
Those edits… yikes
Thanks for the feedback, and for watching anyway !