When Tom came to me for some updated headshots and portraits, I knew we were in for a fun session. He is a lovely bloke and a joy to work with, and it was a pleasure having him in the studio. Tom wanted professional photos for his LinkedIn and Star Now pages, and thanks to his acting experience he was completely comfortable in front of the camera, which made my job that bit easier.
The difference between a headshot and a portrait comes down to how the final image will be used, and I light the two differently. A headshot uses bright, even lighting; a portrait uses light and shadow to give form to the face. The crop usually differs too, since the end use matters. A LinkedIn image, for example, tends to be a square crop. A headshot is neutral and professional, focused on the face, and is often used for identification. A portrait tells you more about the subject and can take in the rest of the body along with props, outfits and poses. Portraits can include more than one person too, and family and pet portraits are especially popular.
I am always happy to take headshots and portraits in one sitting, as I charge per image, but it helps to know beforehand so I can set the studio up to suit. Sessions tend to run one to two hours, though I never set a time limit on studio shoots, so there is no pressure on either of us. My rates for this type of session are £100 plus £30 per edited digital image. For more information, or if you have any questions about headshots and portraits, get in touch.
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