What is considered headshot photography?
Generally, headshot photography is a portrait showing the head and shoulders, usually halfway down the torso. Headshot photography is a crisp and clear image, with the subject looking straight into the camera.
What is proper headshot photography?
Headshot photography is basically a head and shoulders portrait, on a non-distracting background, with the subject wearing fairly neutral clothing, with no distracting accessories, such as sunglasses or hats and scarves. Headshot photography must be a recent image representing what you currently look like.
What is the purpose of headshot photography?
The purpose of headshot photography is to add a personal touch and put a face to a name. Headshot photography tends to be used mainly on company websites. Headshot photography is also very popular for social media profiles, name badges, driving licenses, and passports.
Does headshot photography need to be professional?
Generally, I would always recommend headshot photography to be done professionally, as a good photographer should be able to match an existing headshot photography style. Professional headshot photography is essential, especially if the headshots are going to be used on a company website, where the images have a uniform and consistent appearance.
What is the difference between portrait and headshot photography?
Portrait Photography tends to be a much more intimate experience, between the photographer and the person, where an experienced photographer will capture the person’s essence and personality in their best angle and light. Generally, there are no set rules laid down for portrait photography, as the person may be sitting or standing, full length, or cropped tightly.
Portrait Photography is also known to have great emphasis on the background, whether it be using props or furniture. Headshot photography is usually performed in a studio setting whereas portrait photography could be done as an interior or exterior shot. Portrait Photography is more creative than headshot photography as you can experiment with different hairstyles, make-up, wardrobe and background changes.
What backgrounds work best for headshot photography?
For headshot photography, ninety per cent of the headshots I shoot are photographed on a white background, as headshots are usually used on a company website. Headshot photography needs to be kept consistent with all the other images and the design and feel of the website; such as the backgrounds and whether the images are going to be in colour or black and white. Black and white headshot photography is ideal, as it blends well with the other images, so your eye isnt drawn to someone wearing bright colours.. Black and white headshot photography can have a slight tint to them, for example a cool blue, or something that compliments your Company’s corporate colours.
At times, headshot photography could have a blurred office background, or any blurred background for that matter.
How do I prepare myself for headshot photography?
It is always convenient if everyone is there on the same day and time. Be relaxed and happy. Wear your favourite hairstyle, and please keep make-up and accessories to the bare minimum. The images will be professionally retouched. For companies if there are a lot of headshots to do, its better to book two half days, rather than a full day, as the likelihood of getting everyone in at the same time is remote.
How long does headshot photography take?
For headshot photography, it normally takes about 5 minutes to photograph each person. The whole session is usually a quick process, as generally there could be 20-30 or more people to shoot. I pride myself on being a patient, relaxed and charismatic person, which really helps with those people who feel nervous about having their photo taken. Luckily, most people are usually pleasantly surprised by the result when they see their image on the back of the camera.
