Simple Volume Headshots with Jeff Carpenter
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Simple Volume Headshots with Jeff Carpenter
Learn how to shoot multiple subjects with the same setup in a compressed time period in order to increase efficiency and maximize profits - ALL while pleasing your client.
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Good advice to be successful.
It sure is!
Last summer, I had a job to shoot just under 200 headshots for a company. Then several groups of management and finally group shots of everyone. 200x5=1,000 minutes÷60 minutes in an hour and that was that is 16 hours and 40 minutes.and a VERY fast pace. We budgeted 2.5 days (20 hours). I made it crystal clear that that was very tight. If it was 21 hours or even 20.25 hours, the rate did not stand. All overages would be billable hours. The final bill would be adjusted for early or late completion. The assistant in HR did the organization of everyone.. She was really organized and demanded complete respect from everyone. Didn't matter if you were the janitor or worked the docks and we're only hired last week, or the CEO who took over for his father 30 years ago She was like a drill sergeant! There is no way I could do that Without her, it would have possible. It would have raken 30+ hours easily.
I think this is a really versatile high key lighting setup for headshots. I normally use clamshell but this has the advantage of being able to adjust the lighting style on the fly - flatter for females or a little bit more shadow or classic style for males, while keeping the number of lights you use to a minimum. I also love the use of the black vflat! The use of two stripboxes as key light reminds me of Peter Hurley’s style (although he used 3-4 lights himself). I’ll definitely give this a try!
Jeff, Lots or really good information shared. I wish someday I can be as comfortable as you behind the camera when making adjustments quickly and on the fly. You make it look very easy. LOL!
Great presentation and results. I am old school and I notice when you change the power of the key light by going up 1 stop are you changing the aperture by 1 stop to ensure the exposure is correct? I don't see you using a light meter or talking about your adjustments to your settings like aperture. What focal length, aperture, shutter speed and ISO are you shooting at? Do you make adjustments by looking at your tethered laptop? Thanks again.
Great video. I love the look of the photo lighting with the black backdrop although I think I'd prefer the rim not spilling on her face. Regardless, this is a setup I'll be sure to try.
Thanks. Excellent overview of your process. It was extremely helpful
Love this video, its up there with the best I've seen to date, and I've watched a lot.
So glad to hear, thank you!
Thanks for a great video with clear, specific examples of light settings!
Many thanks for this valuable information. Excellent presentation.
Very useful and detailed info - thank you
Excellent thank you
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Cool video thanks for sharing
Thanks for checking it out. Let us know if we can help with anything you need!
How would you meter both of those light to meter them correctly with this set up
how do you light the background when the client wants something other than black or white background? gray or blue seems to be popular so obviously youre going to use a backdrop (cloth or paper) but how do you avoid a shadow without having the subject 10' away? do you put a kicker down on the floor or boom it out over top of them
Jeff, do you find yourself shooting headshots more with this two light setup, or the traditional overhead key light with clamshell fill? If two lights, is that because of the versatility it offers? Thanks!
Hi Jeff, I know this older but not to me. Are you using grids on the strip boxes? I ususally use a Clamshell arrangement but this looks simpler to adjust for different looks. Most of my vol sessions are location head and full length for actors attended workshop master classes, 30-60 in number. This looks simpler than changing between the two light formulas. I shoot more due to that requirement so having a large monitor to the side allows them to see a pretty high res version without moving. Sometimes we work in location but otherwise in a a studio next to the class room work can be done in both rooms without disturbing the workshop. When in the attached studio two setups next to each other, one for headshots and the other at 90 degree is the full length lighting and background, and two camera stands. I doubt many head shot sessions need both but that works for us so the subject just turns to face the other camera while staying on the same mark.
Nice reminder about hydration, it makes a difference both for my alertness and the subjects look. 85% of such master class attendees are female who are stage actors so they do their own makeup, and too much because they are stage actors, so we have a MUA to do it to make sure it is optimized for an adience the camera distance instead of 12th theater row audience.
Wow, it looks like a whole lot of lighting for simple head shots.
Whats your camera settings
What kind of strobes are you using?
Everything is so close and I’m shocked your able to get that crisp black. I’m working in my bedroom and small spaces and having issues getting my backgrounds dark enough via separation from the subject versus background. I’ll keep working at it though!
Lighting in small spaces can be a challenge! Check out some of the off-camera lighting mounts our parent company, Imaging Brands, launched with Frio Photo recently at www.friophoto.com.
What software or app can I use for letting parents download the pictures, paying and give the options for printable pictures in different sizes?
Great question. We don't have any software that has those particular capabilities. However, there are services like GotPhoto that should allow you to do most of what you have described. GotPhoto does integrate well with Smart Shooter. You can learn more here: tethertools.com/blog/how-tethering-takes-your-high-volume-photography-business-to-the-next-level/
How do you get images to the client?
How do you keep track of the different clients headshots, when dealing with a large company.
A tethering software like Smart Shooter has QR/Barcode reading that will allow you to put an identifier in either the filename or metadata. You can scan the barcode either with a USB/bluetooth reader or simply through the camera lens. Here are more details - tethertools.com/product/smart-shooter-4/
Yep always bring water with me.
Air Direct is no longer. Will have to just deal with wired tethering for now.
Nice set up but I don't think it qualifies as 'simple'.
You are using the boom arm incorrectly. The lights should be mounted to a baby pin in the knuckle. You have them mounted on the wrong end, which promotes them spinning on the rod. Also the catchlights are horrible looking.
"Stay hydrated!" WTF - surprised you're not offering vaccine guidance.
Being hydrated helps the client to remain alert and also it helps with skin tone, bags under the eyes, red or dry eyes, and also helps with muscle cramps and soreness. I tell my clients to also get enough sleep prior to their session.
@@DeirdreRyan great ideas
Thanks for sharing