Day With: Headshot and Portrait Photographer, Gary Hughes

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Жыл бұрын

A Day With Headshot and Portrait Photographer Gary Hughes.
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@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Check out the other Day in the Life Videos: kzfaq.info/sun/PLd75nhcnrBTXNOoc3aMnmNupH3MMIzDxO

@dcnimages8010 6 ай бұрын

Hey great video! I was just wondering what brand/colour the seamless background is.

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Great to spend the day with you, dude!

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Next time we can put a karaoke interlude in

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto sold.

@vectorr6651 Жыл бұрын

Love your story Gary. Very similar to mine. Efficiency is key with my headshots and all also. Will def go checkout your work.

@sidknee4975 4 ай бұрын

I love directness and honesty. No sugar coating of the industry.

@sipotopeojo Жыл бұрын

Honestly the shots are just beautiful ! More of this Taylor. Thank you Gary for being an amazing photographer !

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

More to come for sure! Thanks for watching.

@jackelinslack4400 Жыл бұрын

I love Gary's humility. Thanks for featuring him.

@mstrathmore Жыл бұрын

Loved it. You know someone is really good at what they do when they appear to move slowly and methodically but get get things done quickly. Also, finally found someone who shares my cable management obsession!

@simonfuller76 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this, thanks Taylor and Gary. I am a one man band photographer since 2005 on a tiny island and a lot has evolved in that time. I am in many domains but the corporate world is definitely my main game, and its vast. Sadly my clients still prefer me to set up on site so I am always juggling what I can carry on site and what I can do with a space I cant control. I also always need more than just a head shot, so mid length, environment, full length on white, its all got to be possible... commercial, documentary, portrait, event. I love how easy it seems when people come to your controlled space but you do make it look easy and that comes from long term experience. Making people super comfy in minutes is a rare gift I am also glad to have. It cant be taught. Well done Gary, you are great and efficient indeed... and living the dream of cable management.

@simonfuller76 Жыл бұрын

An additional comment, on the fact that you, Taylor, are a self confessed introvert, and as I have discovered, quite often we photographers are introverts and we dont always get past it, but I had to force myself to seem at ease and fun (and therefore I became so) to put others at ease. Its key. Your calm manner and sharp dry humour disarms people and its your secret weapon. Well done for all you have achieved. Hats off... If only I had a hat... Anyway, the more we talk the easier it gets. You can tell Gary talks a lot, either to teach or to direct. He's great.

@cctomyboss Жыл бұрын

Love how simple and clear his directions were! Great day in a life! :)

@MarieNuchols Жыл бұрын

Fascinating behind-the-scenes!

@jeffsellenrick6635 24 күн бұрын

That bit about cable management hits me right in the soul

@Tarjani-Krupa21085 5 ай бұрын

Those headshots turned out awesome, no wonder hes so busy.

@GaryHughesOfficial 3 ай бұрын

That's very kind, thank you!

@EdwardKilner Жыл бұрын

Very well done. Clear, competent, complete.

@jm3231 Жыл бұрын

This is a great BTS update on Gary. I follow all his techniques and tips. His photography work is fab.

@melaninxhalide1165 Жыл бұрын

This was great to watch and see his process. Thanks for sharing!!!

@Bonjurro Жыл бұрын

These are always fascinating to watch.

@jamespviola Жыл бұрын

Those shots look amazing!

@jkspinalchoice Жыл бұрын

Awesome Video Taylor! Gary Thanks for sharing a day in your life!! ✌🏻🙌🏻🙂

@ElBoyoElectronico Жыл бұрын

Love the Day in the Life series!!

@holdmyown32 Жыл бұрын

Love Gary’s work, watched a couple of his creative live stuff a few years ago.

@tngcwa30403 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

@iamvictorperez1482 Жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for doing this 🙏

@rochellew.40 Жыл бұрын

I am enjoying the day-in-the-life series Taylor. Can’t wait to see who is next!

@lighthousephoto7143 Жыл бұрын

This guy is brilliant. Great video.

@trevorvi Жыл бұрын

loving the content so much keep posting

@chrisconner1811 3 ай бұрын

incredible video -- and I completely agree with the comment "making clients feel comfortable". I have no idea how I do it, but that's the consistent feedback that I hear which results in great photos. Keep up the great work!!!!

@Ishimuro 6 ай бұрын

What an amazing video. Such a genuine nice person

@TooGood79 Жыл бұрын

I love this video! Great interview with awesome Headshot tips Thank you 🙏🏾

@markwildphotography Жыл бұрын

Gary is so impressive in so many ways, superb content Taylor thanks man 🙌🏼

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so, but really you should see me try a french braid on one of my kids. Total disaster.

@thomasagabaonyango7548 Жыл бұрын

Neat little video! Thank you 🙏🏾

@erictraore6216 Жыл бұрын

Love this video and Gary, we can feel how deeply you love photography and ...people:-)

@michaelgizicki9625 5 ай бұрын

It's a nice one and your approach is inspiring!

@Apala-Seerat1169 5 ай бұрын

Great video, Gary seems like a fun guy to work with!

@GaryHughesOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Only in short bursts! I can give nay person the best 30 minutes but then I have to nap.

@davemil716 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found this video... very inspiring!

@onlysublime Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Gary gave a lot useful insights

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Mandaraa-Kirtida179 5 ай бұрын

I wouldnt mind tagging along for a day of photo shoots and snacks.

@quirkworks4076 Жыл бұрын

This was just great! Thx!

@bofhberlin Жыл бұрын

Great guy, fun to watch.

@GabreCameron Жыл бұрын

So cool to see that other headshot togs that shoot with Canon use the Canon Camera Connect to review and rate the photos on site. Thanks for this ... Gary is the boss!

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Works like a champ!

@Chrisreedbeats 7 ай бұрын

This is simply a very good video. Thank you.

@lancelot222 Жыл бұрын

Came for the portrait headshot walkthrough (which was AWESOME!) and ended up getting a cable management tutorial as a bonus... now that's one AMAZING video :D

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Hahah Gary will love this

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto he does!

@queerfoto Жыл бұрын

Looking good, TJ!

@danienelphoto Жыл бұрын

I resonate with so many things this dude says!

@TravisNutley Жыл бұрын

I'm very grateful and blessed that you made this video.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Since filming this Gary has actually renamed his studio Grateful and Blessed Studios Inc

@TravisNutley Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto then you are legally required to change your channel name to "All I need is Coffee and Jesus"

@TFrank-lf5fg 2 ай бұрын

That may be the best setup I’ve ever seen 👌🏿. I’m copying that.

@Thereal111t Жыл бұрын

I love this. This is what I want.

@ransommediaproductions7937 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and entertaining video. I grew up right down the road in Sanford.

@camcappe353 9 ай бұрын

Wow wonder learned alot!

@MiguelRamos-xs7un Жыл бұрын

My headshot photo idol. Great video and content.

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Well, thanks, Miguel :)

@agen7_smith Жыл бұрын

Very good video!

@EyeOfStormProductions Жыл бұрын

very informative ! its the cable management for me tho!

@FuegoPazzo 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I'm very interested in starting doing headshots. I was surprised and happy to see a local photographer too

@pollypowell3907 Жыл бұрын

Not only a great photographer, but a consummate instructor. Great video.

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Also great at karaoke

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto you got that right!

@djking9828 Жыл бұрын

Very good video, cool guy!

@Batteristafoto Жыл бұрын

Nice video Taylor! Many greetings from Brazil

@jesusa.cabrera7347 Жыл бұрын

Great interview Gary! Best wishes

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

You too, my friend!

@fredrikbankler3773 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@Andy_Quest 3 ай бұрын

WHY have I never thought to just slide the 1.35m coloramas onto a c-stand with a bar?! This changes everything for my headshots set up! haha so much simpler/quicker!

@quallzone6219 Жыл бұрын

Dude, that's a sweet *cable speedway* for those BenQ monitors! . . . Nice headshots too.

@munkcreative Жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@betterburnout 9 ай бұрын

Nice testimony.

@JimFelderOKC Жыл бұрын

Great to see this video of Gary. I consider Gary a great Friend and Mentor and we've only met like 3 times. He's just a Good Human! I feel like a saw more of Gary working that I've ever seen of Gary in this video. Thanks a bunch Taylor. I'm now a subscriber. I wish my Fuji cameras would do the wireless tether to the iPad. I really miss my Nikon D750. I could do this exact workflow. I just use a wired tether now with Capture One.

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Hey Jim! Thanks for watching :) you will enjoy Taylor’s channel!

@KoolCreation Жыл бұрын

I like all the episodes this one might be my fave. And he has a nice Jeep.

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Sadly, someone recently hit me at a stop light and totaled it :(

@Bharat-Samita5520 5 ай бұрын

That mini corn dog looked delicious, no wonder it was the highlight!

@stephenlathbury_photos Жыл бұрын

Hi Taylor...I've been learning photography for about a year with an R5 and loving it!!! Thanks for the detailed video presentation. How far were you zoomed in for the client shoot? Thanks, Stephen

@kwakthisway Жыл бұрын

woot, this is where i am!

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Does Gary know you’re in his studio?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@TaylorJacksonPhoto he is using the grateful and blessed pillow...

@ballansmithphoto Жыл бұрын

This one time, at Jerry & Melissa’s…

@hollywoodg8522 Жыл бұрын

I need some of these pieces for my studio , where did you find the iPad stand & I’m looking for the U shape thing what’s the correct name for it ?

@WeiK0 Жыл бұрын

Horizontal headshot or Vertical Headshot better?

@corylee16 11 ай бұрын

Great vid, were you using the 100-500? Thanks in advance!

@GaryHughesOfficial 8 ай бұрын

70-200 :)

@leronford Жыл бұрын

Nice video! What lights is Gary using in the 2 strip boxes?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Godox AD200s :)

@revjimclarke 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Gary, very interesting. Can you tell me what you use to get the photos on to your ipad? It seems you have no tethering, I was wondering what software does this. Thanks.

@GaryHughesOfficial 3 ай бұрын

at the time this was recorded I was using Canon Camera Connect, now I tether to the iPad with C1 for iPad :)

@revjimclarke 3 ай бұрын

@@GaryHughesOfficial Thanks

@smiley0529 Жыл бұрын

What color is that seamless? Very pretty!

@GaryHughesOfficial 11 ай бұрын

It's Ultramarine from Savage :)

@SamuelPeiffer Жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the app that you use on your iPad to let the people rate their pictures?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Canon Camera Connect.

@claudio_sergiacomo Жыл бұрын

hahahahahahaha I agreed 100% with the cable management thing

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Right!?

@Richie5480 Жыл бұрын

How do you keep track of who’s who, when doing a bunch of headshots???

@crissignori7482 Жыл бұрын

Not at all my kind or approach to photography but plenty of interesting and useful content. Thanks for sharing.

@mohomami9684 Жыл бұрын

How do you handle the situation where your customer wears eyeglasses, do you change your lighting setup to avoid reflection on the eyeglasses?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Glasses aren’t always a problem. Most of them these days are anti-glare. On the rare occasion that it’s an issue, I move the lights further away to change the angle :)

@richryanphotography Жыл бұрын

Gary, why not get wheels on the bottom of the light stands and make your life so much easier? Love your educational videos, and am a huge fan!

@GaryHughesOfficial 8 ай бұрын

Because I’d end up playing roller derby with all my lights all day :)

@jasonjaso2828 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know the name of the attachment on the c stand on his main light?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Kupo extender arm

@johnnywestmoreland7667 4 ай бұрын

Question if you shoot a small company say 20 people do you send them a gallery to pick from or do you choose the best photo

@GaryHughesOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Great question! We use Headshot Tools to handle everything to do with teams. It creates individual, private galleries and allows people to select their favorites. Game-changing! Full-disclosure, I am one of the founders of the software.

@night3416 Жыл бұрын

"I'm the dentist of the photography world" 😆😆😆

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

It’s one of my favourite things I’ve heard in years haha

@fangli Жыл бұрын

First from Indonesia

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Hello

@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273 Жыл бұрын

Where you located ❤

@JoshuaJEnriquez Жыл бұрын

How did he have the photos on his ipad right away?

@GaryHughesOfficial 8 ай бұрын

At the time I was using the Canon App, now I use Capture 1 for iPad

@alvaromartinez8541 Жыл бұрын

Curious to know how big your studio is…. sf??

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Just over 700sf :)

@RaymondPros Жыл бұрын

Love this kind of content man, btw what lens is he using?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Canon RF 70-200 IS 2.8

@RaymondPros Жыл бұрын

@@GaryHughesOfficial wow thanks man, I love your work man

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@RaymondPros you're very kind, thank you.

@carmenfraser-king1202 10 ай бұрын

Ive been wondering why headshot photographers use such long lenses. Honest question. Ive only got a 50mm, but i wonder why some use zoom lenses.

@GaryHughesOfficial 8 ай бұрын

Lens compression helps give more realistic proportions and creates a different subject background relationship :)

@rickharris8769 Жыл бұрын

How many Lenses you use?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Me or Taylor? I use mostly the 70-200 2.8 for headshots

@jfuqua72 Жыл бұрын

Why is Gary wearing a long sleeved shirt in Florida?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

this was filmed in March :) Only 90 degrees, practically frigid

@sannamelendez6784 Жыл бұрын

Can he give us a studio tour 🤓

@TaylorJacksonPhoto Жыл бұрын

Hah I should have done a second gear specific video. Next time!

@errole Жыл бұрын

What computer is he using? Mac mini?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

M1 Mac Mini for now. Great machine, even edits R5 video like a boss.

@errole Жыл бұрын

@@GaryHughesOfficial What specs. I think you will have me sold on it.

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@errole completely maxed out (cost about $1400 US). Fair warning, if you process large amounts of photos like weddings, sports, or wildlife, you may seriously want to consider the Mac Studio. The extra space for memory and the processing power will save you so much time in the long run. Hours and hours of your life.

@thomasdoggettphoto Жыл бұрын

During the cable management - Gary could have been a double for Tom Cruise…

@deirdreryan7402 Жыл бұрын

Any advice to increase our clients during this recession and inflation?

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Client retention is more important that acquisition. Concentrate on re-engaging existing clients and shore up your defenses that way. Costs less money and effort to keep the clients you have already gotten. Create new product lines and easier ways to work with you. Custom scheduling, video offerings, online appointments, headshot mini sessions, lots of creative ways to get your clients involved.

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Oh and one more thing. Setting yourself up for onboarding/new hire headshots is a great way to keep cash flow going. It's a small buy in for the corporate clients but the money really adds up for you.

@deirdreryan7402 Жыл бұрын

@@GaryHughesOfficial I offer these already. My lowest package I've lost out on because many fell it's still too $$$, when actually the value I place on it is worth way more. Tethered shooting, choosing the favorite image right there, etc. I'm using Dubsado so that in the pricing, they choose the date/time, package that best suits their needs, it creates a contract and then the next step is to pay. I can't make it any easier LOL

@deirdreryan7402 Жыл бұрын

@@GaryHughesOfficial yup my onboarding process is set up just for this, but I'll take a more in depth look to see what can be tweaked. Thank you!

@GaryHughesOfficial Жыл бұрын

@@deirdreryan7402 totally get it. One of the things we do to stay busy with existing clients is customer service calls every three months. "Hi this is Al with Hughes Fioretti, just wanted to check in with you and see how everything is going. Have you been able to put all the images to good use? Do you need any additional crops, sizes?" It's incredible how many calls like that turn in to more work and it's just good customer service. A couple of other things: we have increased our Google Ad buy by 50% for new acquisitions and become more active in events and volunteering for our local Chamber. At the last event while volunteering as the event photographer, I made 6 new contacts and booked a $3k website/branding job for a Real Estate firm.

@alancongratssoonyoullhead5273 Жыл бұрын

One day, the guy told your one click cost me $80 and I answered him no one click + 10 years cost you $80 👍🏼 Thanks bro By the way, where you located