Headshot Photographer
Probably the single most important aspect to take into account when
booking a headshot photographer is whether or not you feel comfortable
with them. The relationship between a headshot photographer and their
client is a personal one there needs to be trust and understanding. It
also helps if you are both on the same wavelength as good communication
is crucial for a stand out headshot. In my new book ‘The Headshot Bible’ I explain in Tip no.23 – Choosing the right headshot photographer for you, the subject in much more detail.
How do you know if you and your photographer will get on? Some people may say ‘it’s not that
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important to get on with them, they are here for a specific reason
and time and as long as they do the job what does it matter if you get
on or not?’ Well it does matter if you want your headshot to have what
Tip no. 17 – The Wow Factor talks all about! A good headshot stands out
from the crowd and one of the factors that is imperative, is emotional
content within the eyes. It’s difficult to do this alone, so you need
the help from your headshot photographer, it’s much easier to express
yourself if you feel comfortable with them.
I think it’s a bit of a gamble booking a session with a headshot
photographer if you haven’t even spoken to them, it only takes five
minutes on the phone to know whether you like somebody or not, whether
you’re likely be comfortable with them. I’d be disappointed if I wanted
to book with a photographer and they couldn’t find the time to talk to
me before the shoot – if only to break the ice before I stand in front
of their camera.
Nick Gregan Headshot Photographer
If a photographer is ‘too busy’ or ‘uninterested’ in taking the time
to talk to me, to get understand my needs and help ally my nervousness
then I don’t think they’re the right headshot photographer for me. It
would make me think about the shoot itself, would they have time for me,
what if I am slow getting started, what if I’m nervous and need time?
All of these points would run through my mind. A headshot shoot should
be a pleasant, fun experience in an environment that is conducive to
creativity.
Sure the photographer has to be creative but they should also have
the ability to encourage you to be creative too. After all a great
performance leads to a great headshot and without a great headshot no
one ever notices you!
there’s more information on headshot in the forum on Casting Call Pro It’s worth a visit during your research.