5 Tips for AMAZING Headshots! Radically Improve Your Headshot Photography TODAY

When I take all my pictures,a second or so before their ready,you snap the shot and then another when you they are ready to be snapped,when you give them the signal to snap,people will tend to tense up and will not get a natural look or they blink.ALWAYS TAKE (2) shots,seconds before you snap the picture and when the signal to snap

These are really helpful, Im going to try improving my LinkedIn pic with kahma io next.

These moves really worked, Im Hollywood material now babay!

No more awkward photobooth pics for me! Thanks Pete

This is so useful, especially for non-studio photographers that need portability. Thanks!

How do you comfort the people if you only have 3 mins. for 3 headshots per person on an event and you don't have time to show them their pictures and do them over again?

I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear someone who has been doing this for a while say they use continuous lighting. I'm just getting into portraits and headshots and have some clients who want studio shots (vs outdoor shots) and I am not a fan of flashes. I think it's just one more thing to have to fiddle with and, as a model/subject, I hate the burst of light and the sound of flashes.

👏🏾👍🏾📸This is great work you showed here

Great tips! Thanks!

I like your style Peter.
Sadly, I am not a good communicator, so I have to work at it

Killer tips as always. Thanks Pete!

At 8min the first picture is so fake

Very good advices

Omg do you have IG or email I have a question I'd like to ask you, but privately.

Clam shell is my go to, one light with eye lighter for fill.

Hi thank you for sharing this video. I understand your 4 tips but did not understand one tips about tether, what is this ? Can you please explain once more for me ? You can just reply in text.

Thanks Pete, that was one of the best videos on the subject I've seen. And you have a great presenting manner!

Wait! How did you do that? The light in the background on the white floor, behind your left should is higher than the shelf behind your right shoulder? Wow! Is the light on a platform?

Thank Pete

I grew up in the Bronx listening to you made me home sick.

Great job

Thanks Pete for this great video! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Love this tutorial. Thank you. 😊

Very informative! Thank you.

I always shoot clients from both sides, as I am aware of the good/bad sides. But I never say that out loud. I always ask "do you have a favorite angle?" and that gives me a clue about what they are going to like, too.

I laugh at the extreme posing! I see those ALLLLLL the time.

Looks like Peter Hurleys work...

I am doing more and more headshots... mostly for a modeling agency... really enjoyed this video...

You seem to know what you are talking about, would love to have an interview conversation with you about these things

Thanks for a clear and simple explanation. You're right....I have watched at least 50 videos on a tons of setups. I'ver purchased enough modifiers to basically to work in any environment! Quesiton though. I would prefer to work with constant light rather than dealing with my wireless trigger and flashes. What are you using for actual lights in this video? LED panels? Not quite sure how to work with what I have to so it's even on both sides. I have all godox speedltes, one AD200 Pro and a Neewer 300 W strobe? Suggestions?

Very helpful tips and I particularly appreciate you explaining what a photographer should NOT do.

Do you recommend parallel lighting to be the minimum to use? I only have one speedlight at the moment, and I just ordered a 36" softbox for it.

I stumbled on your video and thought I would give you Kudos. I have been shooting for over 25 years. I shoot corporate headshots at corporate events sometimes over 350 in 4 days. All your information is very sound and accurate. You basically became Peter Hurley without the hyper activity and crazy hair. One thing I might add especially on assembly line shoots. Don't care how you learn to do it but learn to think quick and train for that. Have a personality you have to size up your subject quick and make them feel comfortable. Peter is a master at this. He does not get over technical with people and makes them laugh. Be careful referring to a woman's nose as a snout not all woman would find that funny. Dial in your camera settings and get your light set up ahead of time. Set it and forget it and focus on your subjects!

Have you shared the parallel lights make and model? Very helpful video. Thanks!

Hi, how do you deal with eyeglasses?

You’ve made more sense in 23 mins than most do in 2 hours . Thank you .

Good family photograph of the photographer

Do the trick of family
Kids conversation flow naturally

Thank You 😊

Hm. They all look weird with this creepy reflections in the eyes. Can't this be done without those?

Good tips. Thank you. I like your teaching style. Very helpful.

Hi Pete, Very straight forward advice! I'll be watching more of your videos. Question about parallel lighting. Isn't it really hard to avoid eyeglass glare on those folks who wear glasses? What do you do to avoid that?

Wonderful advice. I’m looking to make my studio,and especially headshot, photography more consistent and easy to setup, and this really hits all the areas I need. I can’t wait to try out some of this advice on my next shoot.

Thank you ...nice tips...I mostly shoot dance sprinkled with some head shot work.....Yes the jawline! Thanks for the. review!

CHEESE!

I actually disagree about tethering to show the client the pictures as you are shooting. I find that the vast majority of people are very critical of how they look. Showing them the picture as you go along just introduces more neurosis and critical thoughts about how they look. Inevitably they focus on what they aren't liking and start to overthink the moment. I find it much more useful to tell them how wonderful a shot is, how well it is going, etc.. and it put them at ease.

Thanks! Very helpful

Good stuff. Easily get great shots with 2 lights. Do Not need 10k worth of gear.

Well done video. I swear you look related to the Russo brothers!

Good post with examples and lots of detail/handy tips about communicating with people, which is the most vital skill for any photographer. Not a fan of that Peter Hurley shadow-murdering lighting, but I understand that it is popular for a lot of clients.

If you say, “Move your right shoulder five degree toward me.”, and they move their left shoulder (as you did), I’d start by confirming that they know their left from right. Also, when you say “five degrees”, do any of them ever ask for a protractor, just in case they move six degrees or four degrees?