The Headshot Game and How to Start It | Peter Hurley
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
- Peter Hurley, Author of “The Headshot” speaks on adding headshot photography to your skillset as a portrait photographer.
Peter believes that this is not only one of the fastest growing genre’s of portrait photography, but one where you are able to begin charging for it from the get go. Peter goes through how he made headshot photography his main source of income and not only give you an idea of how to get started, but will divulge his main moves anytime someone steps in front of his camera.
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love this guy! down to earth and great style of communicating. Makes you feel like nothing is out of reach
Peter is So right about the demand. I am a newborn photog and have had several calls to do headshots because not many do it in my area. Yes, I did them and am now adding headshots to my services with the hopes of completely transitioning.
I think his soft skills are they key to his success. He is very outgoing and fun. He's one of those people that's very hard not to like. That's one of the main reasons he's successful. I'm pretty sure there are photographers out there who have the same photography skills. However, they are not successful because they cannot sell their work.
i agree, the key to 'people' photography of any kind is engagement....
One thing I appreciate about Peter is his great authenticity and enormous passion for photography. It is infectious.
Maybe this is an unpopular opinion, but I'm not a fan of Hurley's homogenization of headshot photography. He has upwards of 14,000 photographers that he trains to do headshots to the extent that they closely match his own style. I like his work because his style is a reflection of his personality and who he is as an artist. What does this do for other photographers though? I've looked at headshots on Insta, and thought "Oh, that's a Hurley," only to find out it wasn't - it was someone he trained. To each their own, of course, but I am legitimately curious to know why photographers - artists - would rather work under the constraints of someone else's style rather than develop their own.
Why develop your own style when it may or may not work where you live when you find a photographer that works all the time. Some people (like me) don't take risks , can't afford to so we go with what is already established to work.
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@@crollinsphoto This is all understandable, but the guy who concentrates on the head only is severely limiting himself. I would prefer a little variety showing other parts of the body sometimes. Again in the established mode:)
@@genegoranov5865 I understand but that is the reason it is called Headshots - not body shots or head and hands shots, etc. Headshots - if he wanted other body parts or more of the body it would be called a Portrait. So for Headshots, stay with the head - the name of the genre.
@@crollinsphoto Sorry in my naivete I thought head shots are portraits.
Most headshots that I did were in video games. But since I started photography 2 years ago, I will give it a try the next following days. I got big windows and great light that comes in.
Brave words...a true inspiration Peter. Mum would be/is proud buddy
Ok dude, tomorrow I have book my first ever headshoot session just because you said I can do it!!
I have to disposition 3 by 2 meter kitchen, 1 by 1 piece of white canvas and 1 by 0,80 meter window.
Will see if any one can manage this or you have to be Peter Hurley😉
Felt like a long ad for his headshot crew and intensive. Lol. Love his work either way
Right on Peter, love your work, and it's always OK to get choked up for Mom brother...
Always makes me laugh how the video quality is so poor with these B&H videos. It's not as if they don't have the equipment!
very good and insightful presentation.
Amazing video,definitely giving me thoughts for my next photography tutorial and photoshoot!👌
I make what I call seljis. They're selfie emojis. They're small square selfies with all the expressions that the little yellow faces have and use the seljis in place of the emojis. They're fun, and people like them. * At 50 minutes: Sometimes on American Idol & elsewhere, someone whose so bad he or she is good. The little "Shebang shebang! guy on AI was so bad he was cute. He made millions off of T-shirts, dolls, etc. But he never made it singing! * I like the idea of freelancers doing the hair and makeup. I've gotten to that idea the long way around. The only problem is finding people who are both very good and reliable. Showing up on time is a biggie.
Awesome lecture.. Truly inspiring 👍🏽
Amazing value of information here!
Gotta love this beautiful human :)
The moment you mentioned your mum, you got me on your side Peter. I’m sure she’s very proud of who you are.
Thanks for watching.
Great actor.
It's Hurley baby.
Mr. Hurley, when was if at all, you shot a wedding? I think maybe never, no disrespect Sir. I want to stop my wedding arena, and I truly believe there is a market here in the Panhandle of Florida, Pensacola area specifically. Thoughts maybe!? Guess want I'm saying is, I want to change my major. I love shooting head shots for people to leave a lasting impression, a positive one for sure!! Thanks in advance! Sincerely a true believer!
He might of had to photograph a wedding for a client, friend or family member. I was asked to photography a model's family portraits, then her maternity portraits and I just photographed her newborn baby. This work came from one client whom I had photographed her model portfolio. I'm now thinking of doing more portrait work and putting it on a second website and using her photos as my portrait portfolio, I have senior portraits as well that I could put on there. I love doing headshots but I would become bored if that's all I photographed.
B&H you are best videos
I completely agree with the tethering. I'm new in the photo business. Still making my style
Thanks for the knowledge always : )
Thanks for watching!
Awesome. So much info👍
Thanks for watching!
this is the longest best tutorial i've watched... nice work
Glad you enjoyed!
wathched the whole video, enjoyed it all.
And him again,.... Why? Maybe it's because the previous video on B&H: "Depth of Field 2019 | Peter Hurley - The Head Shot Redefined" - has been criticised. I don't know what kind of deal they do with those photographers, but it is sad to allways see the same ones. He is a lucky man, getting so much exposure for his work.
He's getting attention because he's talented, and put in the work to make his business successful. Don't get me wrong I've seen a lot of talented photographers, but most never take the risk to make it a business.
Peter; how did you use to convince your clients to pay a decent amount of money, when you had a studio space with only natural light and DIY backgrounds and such.
Don't clients want to experience a professional studio environment when they pay?
Some of them don't care and others do. There is a gray wall at the studio I lease space from and it makes the perfect gray background. A mother of a high school senior I photographed one time, made a mention of me not using a backdrop/background. I now most of the time, put up a background just for the dog and pony show. She loved the portraits of her kid though, they look great, they're on my website. I learned from my Father how to photograph people, he's won lots of awards from PPA and his work was published in their Loan Collection. Peter H. is more like me, a former model that became a photographer, my Dad is the true master lol.
Great stuff. Charleston? That's my neighborhood.
Can someone clarify for me the 10, 20, 40 rule?
Maybe he was talking about the deliverable packages? And not showing the client 100% of the shots, but only a set number for client review. But I am not sure.
What camera and lease does he use for headshots
It varies. Now I believe he uses the Canon 5D Mark IV but in the past he used medium format like a Phase 1. He has a video where is uses a Rebel with a kit lens, the guy is talented enough to use them all.
Currently the EOS R as he is now sponsored by Canon, but previously he shot Hasselblad. If you look at his Fstoppers tutorial he was using the Hasselblad then.
@@matthewthompson2869 The video of him shooting on location of 2 stars, he is using the Phase 1, when he first started using the ProPhoto B1.
@30:18 Floating head, I hope that was his old work. 🚫
Changes his story from video to video...
I had a scammer email me and included a photo he said was him. It was my photo that he downloaded from Facebook. You can't find anyone more stupid than that.
You rock! I need on your crew!
I understand you are a good headshot photographer, but I dont like your photo, 22, you look upset, like you dont even want to take a picture even of yourself, you look uncomfortable. I'm sorry if I say this , but looking at your own picture ,the first thing that came into my mind is ,like if your doing a number two and struggling. Dont get me wrong , I like you but I'm just giving constructive honest critique. Just like you give constructive critique when you go on Scott Kelby, fstoppers, etc... when you are asked to critique other photographers pictures. 👌
You're right, he's a "good headshot photographer" - but not a GREAT one. After all, he's just doing simple headshots. I don't get it why he is so popular.
@@AlexDilon Not a huge PH fan, but his magic is in being able to draw expression and getting people to look their best. He's not so much of a technical photographer, he just has a formula and knows what he likes. That said, nobody should aspire to clone him, but for amateurs his way is a nice way to start getting portfolio ready results.
@@AMusicalPsychosis Totally. His two real strengths. 1- connecting with the subject. 2- knowing how to promote. If you get some of that from his seminars, you have got your monies worth.