need tips for actor/model headshots
hello, I really don't know much about this, well nothing actually! I know we have people here that do this type of thing, so I need a few pointers.
I am shooting a family, and the mom asked if I could do some of her husband. I told I her I had never done them but I would do some research and give it a try as long as I am already there, no charge on them unless he wants to buy them.
Divamum comes to mind....I'll begin by looking at old posts that I recall seeing here.
Thanks in advance~
I am shooting a family, and the mom asked if I could do some of her husband. I told I her I had never done them but I would do some research and give it a try as long as I am already there, no charge on them unless he wants to buy them.
Divamum comes to mind....I'll begin by looking at old posts that I recall seeing here.
Thanks in advance~
Trudy
www.CottageInk.smugmug.com
NIKON D700
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NIKON D700
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OK, the shoot is tomorrow AM, I'll just wing it !!
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The two articles linked here are some of the best I've ever seen describing exactly what headshots are trying to achieve - they're written for actors, but the info is entirely relevant to photographers as well.
In general: EYES, EYES, EYES. Sparkly. Engaged. Telling a story. Showing tons of personality. Catchlights are a very good thing
Current fashion is for natural light shots - many of the pictures MItchell posts are the kind of style currently popular, often including shallow DOF and interesting angles. 3/4 shots can be good, but headshots these days are often cropped a lot closer than they were in traditional film headshot styles (see the above linked articles for details).
Good luck with it!!
PS Actor headshots and model headshots aren't necessarily quite the same - models need comp cards/Z cards, which (I believe - it's not something I know all that much about) have a headshots, 3/4 and full body shot all on one 8x10 sheet. Look up z card and comp card and you'll probably find quite a lot online.