Of everything that affects how a headshot session turns out, lighting does more heavy lifting than most people realise, more than the camera, the location or even the outfit.
Soft, directional light flatters most faces and settings, while harsh or flat light tends to work against almost everything. This is exactly why studio sessions use a controlled setup rather than leaving it to chance, and why location sessions are usually timed around the light rather than around convenience.
Two photographers can shoot the same brief and get noticeably different results, even with similar technical skill, and light is usually why.
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FAQs
Quick answers, no fluff.
How long does a headshot session take?
Most single headshots take around 45 minutes, including a wardrobe change if one is brought along. Team sessions run in back-to-back slots so a whole office can be done in a morning.
Do you deliver LinkedIn-sized crops?
Every headshot is delivered as a square LinkedIn-ready crop alongside the uncropped retouched image, ready to drop straight into a profile.
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