Speed and efficiency are key requirements for successful corporate portrait photography. BUT there's far more to consider if you want happy customers …
[skipto time=1:03]01:03 – Business Portraits:[/skipto] Goal > Represent the Company, not the Individual; Success Tip > Focus on Company Requirements, Follow Image Guidelines
[skipto time=2:43]02:43 – Before You Start Shooting:[/skipto] Understand & Remember the Purpose of the Image; Male & Female Posing (Posture) Tips; Shooting Position Tips, Sample Images
[skipto time=4:59]04:59 – Lens Choice:[/skipto] Effects of Different Lenses in Time Lapse; Focal Length Tips incl. Sample Shots
[skipto time=6:20]06:20 – The Background:[/skipto] Tips for a Perfect Background > Neutral Color;Cons of Paper Backgrounds, Sample Image
[skipto time=7:30]07:30 – Lighting for Business Portraits:[/skipto] Light Setup Procedure, Pros of Having an Assistant, Pros of Various Modifiers (Softbox, Umbrella, Beauty Dish, Parabolic Reflector)
[skipto time=9:23]09:23 – Recommended Camera Settings:[/skipto] Fast Shutter Speed > Reduce Ambient Light Pollution; F-Stop Tips, Sample Images
[skipto time=10:52]10:52 – Retouching:[/skipto] Deliver Clean Shots to the Client; What to Retouch; Tips on How to Avoid Having to Do Too Much Retouching in Post
[skipto time=11:58]11:58 – Delivery of the Images:[/skipto] Web & Print-Friendly File Formats & Sizes; Watermark Tip to Ensure Payment; Tip to Keep the Job Profitable
[skipto time=12:50]12:50 – Outro[/skipto]
Speed and efficiency are key requirements for successful corporate portrait photography. BUT there's far more to consider if you want happy customers and maximum profitability.
In this video, Karl discusses the important aspects you need to know about business headshot photography and highlights problem areas that could slow you down. Learn how to best prepare for corporate shoots so you won’t fall into the usual traps.
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