Headshot Photography | Tips for Amazing Actor Headshots

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4 жыл бұрын

Headshot Photography | Looking to photograph actor headshots or corporate headshot photography?
Here is a full behind the scenes video of how we photographed actor headshots for a male actor in our studio. We take you through the whole headshot photography shoot from choosing clothes right through to the various setups and we show you the finished images. During the video there are lots of headshot photography tips and advice but please comment any questions you have. Check out other headshot photography tutorial on our channel.
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For more information on our actor headshot photography visit www.lumosia.com/actor-headshots/ for and www.lumosia.com for corporate headshot photography.
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Here is the camera kit used in this video:
Camera Canon 5D Mark 4 amzn.to/2M8ZwIr
Battery Grip Neewer Battery Grip Replacement Grip for Canon BG-E20 amzn.to/33pD7Mv
Lens Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8 L IS III USM Telephoto Lens amzn.to/2YTYbqT
Tripod Manfrotto 190XPRO Aluminium 4 Section Tripod with Horizontal Column amzn.to/2Ko62cg
Powered flash Neewer S300N Professional Studio Moonlight Strobe Flash amzn.to/2M8Ocfq
Speedlight Flashes YONGNUO YN600EX-RT II Wireless Flash Speedlite amzn.to/2YGmBZS
Large Octa Neewer 48 inches/120 centimeters Deep Hexadecagon Softbox amzn.to/31wGVJN
Small Octa Neewer 26 "/66 cm Photography Portable Flash Speedlite Softbox with Bowens Mount amzn.to/31vcung
Speedlight brackets (Bowens Mount) Godox Multifunctional S Style Speedlite Bracket for Flash Softbox Bowens Mount amzn.to/2MRKupR
Trigger YONGNUO YN-E3-RT Wireless Speedlight Transmitter wireless flash shooting for Canon amzn.to/31oFX2c
Small 5 in 1 Reflector amzn.to/2M90fcD
Reflector Holder Neewer® 30"-75"/76-190cm Swivel Head amzn.to/2Z1PzTm
Large 5 in 1 Reflector (used as backdrop) Phot-R 150x200cm 5in1 Studio Light Reflector amzn.to/2MRabXV
Video light Yongnuo YN-600L 600 LED Studio Video Light amzn.to/2MQZyV2
Power adapter for Video Light Yongnuo AC Adapter Power Switching Charger for Yongnuo YN600L amzn.to/2YVqgSE
Square Softbox (Ezybox) Godox 80x80 Foldable Universal Softbox with S Style Speedlite Bracket for Flash Bowens Mount amzn.to/33pD8A3
Lightweight Stands Neewer® 3 Pieces 8.6Feet/260cm Aluminum Alloy Photography Tripod amzn.to/2TnZm0z
Medium Stand Neewer Heavy Duty 39-102 inches/99-260 centimeters Adjustable Light Stand amzn.to/31vcnrQ
C-Stands Neewer Photo Studio Heavy Duty 3 meters Adjustable C-Stand amzn.to/2Kp46A7
Umbrella & Flash Brackets Neewer New Aluminum Flash/Shoe/Umbrella Holder/Bracket Type E amzn.to/2YNv3pi
AA Battery charger Youshiko YC1600 Intelligent Battery Charger for 16 x AA/AAA batteries amzn.to/2MOVYuw
AA Batteries 7dayshop AA Ni-Mh High Performance Rechargeable Batteries 2900mAh amzn.to/2YTEgw5
Big camera bag THINK TANK Production Manager 40 amzn.to/2MRI6zI

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@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the amazing comments. Don't forget to check out our other headshot photography video with an actress kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isdnp69828qxeok.html

@stephenobisanya Жыл бұрын

This is such a fantastic walkthrough and explainer. It’s something I wish every professional photographer teaching on KZfaq would take the time to share. Thanks so much for sharing your process!

@hurleygreen927 2 жыл бұрын

Great portrait tips...THANKS FOR THS VIDEO!

@kerwynwilson 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to make these behind the scenes videos. I'm interested in doing headshots and the information you've provided is invaluable.

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kerwyn, that’s great. Delighted you like them. We have more in the pipeline too. Have a look at our Instagram which sometimes has bts shots too. We at @wearelumosia thanks again.

@sharonvetalice8359 2 жыл бұрын

I loved how you created the backdrops for this BTS headshot session, they looked simple and I loved the final results. Will you share a little more on the backdrops? I loved the glow from the light shining on them directly and I love the industrial rusty looking one.

@jillybean9569 3 жыл бұрын

phenomenal photos

@angelawilkinson2034 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video which was really informative showing the process of actors headshots. Your backgrounds are really creative and great images.

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Angela. We hope to make more in the future once we are shooting again.

@andybowlin 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos- love to see more on those backgrounds - lighting backgrounds for different effects -

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, we have more planned so will get them online as soon as we can.

@sharonvetalice1370 2 жыл бұрын

@@lumosia8362 where did you order the backdrops from and what material are they, please? It looks like you have them mounted to foam core boards? I am in the US and converting a section of my garage into a small studio and what you have created looks perfect. Please share with us some of the gear and props you are using for this video and if possible share the links where to buy the backdrops. Well done! You have inspired me and I love your work. Sharon

@andrewgonzalez6208 Жыл бұрын

What’s the lighting breakdown? Does that strip box make for a good fill light?

@misterscruffle 7 ай бұрын

great shots!

@fabianaronaguilar9489 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this information really enjoy the video.

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Delighted you liked the video. We hope to produce more soon!

@malaysiamikhail Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great tips - A fan from Asia

@Taylordessalines 4 жыл бұрын

This is great work.

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Have you seen the other video we did photographing an actress? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isdnp69828qxeok.html

@barkyvonschnauzer2188 3 жыл бұрын

Love to know what ur light settings were. Also if uou get a sec how about light set up from actor POV. Good vid, thanks

@johndoleezza6403 2 жыл бұрын

love the video! Question, what mode are you shooting in

@tracyshankland Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have few questions which I would love you to answer, if you have the time and don’t mind - no worries if not. How many photos do you deliver per session, roughly? Do you take all the same poses in every outfit? Do you deliver the photos cropped to 8 x 10? Thank you!

@sonia4997 7 ай бұрын

Really helpful.

@dr.sandipmehta973 4 жыл бұрын

nice and informative, gr8 shoot

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@veselinvasilev9362 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@stevenmeansphotography3861 Жыл бұрын

Is the hair light a constant light of so what light is it

@starlit543 Жыл бұрын

Will you please share where you bought or how you created the backdrops?? Thank you!

@samvandyk2907 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya, Love all the detail youve put in - on your equipment list the speedlight is out of stock. What speedlight would you recommend for a beginner on a tight budget?

@lumosia8362 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya, thanks for your comment. This is the speedlight we use. Its the Youngnuo 600EXRT The same as the Canon one. Here is a link to Google search. Hope it works: www.amazon.com/s?k=yongnuo+yn600ex-rt+ii&crid=1JMG237IM5MOX&sprefix=youngnuo+yn600%2Caps%2C134&ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_3_14

@stevenmeansphotography3861 Жыл бұрын

Is the small led light on the models left is that a hair light

@kingbabynate1231 Жыл бұрын

Well done

@jerryg9581 4 жыл бұрын

Sean... this is great! I love your lighting style and connection with clients. And your b.g.'s are terrific. Can you tell me what is the black one that almost looks like a black plastic stretched over the styro, but it looks like brushed steel. You used it for his second look in this vid. You didn't show the result from the shower curtain. I'd love to see how that was actually put together, Very creative! How far back are the b.g.'s from the subject? They look only about a yard. What is you go-to aperture? Beautiful work, as always. Thanks! Much continued success, sir!

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, thanks for your comment and questions. The black sheet I found in a hardware store. I believe it goes under wood flooring when it’s being laid! I pinned it to a tall insulation board and put a video light with a CTO gel on it to highlight the texture. Re the shower curtain, they are actually ‘real curtains’ I think there is an image on Alysons video. Have a look at that one on my channel. I shoot at between f4 and 2.8!!! The backgrounds are about 8 feet behind normally so I shoot close to 200mm to get the depth of field. Thank you for your comments. More videos soon!!!

@jerryg9581 4 жыл бұрын

@@lumosia8362 Thanks. I guess I'm off to Home Depot again. It looks in the vids like the b.g.'s are only a few feet back. Here's another thing for you that looks good in the b.g.: just open up a 7' Westcott/Buff or whomever umbrella that has silver interior. Kind of angle it a bit so it's not distinguishable as just an umbrella. Thanks again. I really want to figure out your "black steel."

@justjerry1078 4 жыл бұрын

What do you suggest if I do not have a studio, but still have the necessary lighting (AC). I am getting portable backgrounds and reflector sets.

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jerry, we photograph on site quite a lot for both corporate and actors. The actors have longer shoots with about 4 different backgrounds. You can see some BTS setups here: www.lumosia.com/drama-school-actor-headshots/ which show our printed backgrounds as well as the large reflectors that we use as backdrops. Hope that helps.

@melissamiles88 7 ай бұрын

How much distance do I need between photographer and model, and the model from the background, so I will be able to blur out the background? What lens is best, if you don't have a big room?

@melikarahmati3123 2 жыл бұрын

I wish you would talk about your camera setting too

@gemstyxwalls1419 Жыл бұрын

What"s the right lens for passport and head shots?

@user-su2uo6zu3b 4 жыл бұрын

Awsome stuff! are you shooting mostly on 2.8?

@seangannon5910 4 жыл бұрын

נתי לוי Thanks for the comment. We mainly shoot at f4 even though it’s a 2.8 lens. It’s slightly sharper at f4 and allows for a tiny bit of movement by the subject.

@TheZaco32 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this bts! I love the look of the background at 6:13 I saw in the comments that you said it goes under wood flooring but I haven't been able to find something similar. I was wondering if I could get some clarification! Anyway, thanks for the video!

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya, sorry for the delay. I have been trying to find a link to it. This is preety close although it has text on one side. Depending on where you are in teh world, you should be able to find similar ; www.multifixbury.com/2-4m-x-1-2m-protection-sheet.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAqqTuBRBAEiwA7B66hVpFQror_n5gvREYmYgN42piqwnMkP5WgaOLEH8hh-0tdZxHll_ygRoCYWkQAvD_BwE

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

@jerryg9581 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody find this in the states?

@Jonton2007 3 жыл бұрын

@@jerryg9581 looks to me like what we would know as black corrugated sheet

@shadyninja1 3 жыл бұрын

Super happy at 8mins did it for me.

@lumosia8362 3 жыл бұрын

"Super Happy" sounds silly so it gets a fake laugh quite often followed by a real smile! You have to be ready to capture the second reaction to!

@Clipsbydanny 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@lumosia8362 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! We are working on more ASAP.

@mofeephraimkoloh8588 3 жыл бұрын

That cool look at 3:48 is everything 😂

@peekabookatt 4 жыл бұрын

Can we please ask about your backdrops ? Like where do we find reflective polyboard and polyboards with texture or are those paintings?

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hiya, the polyboards are from a hardware store. They are normally used in houses to insulate them. We then either paint them or stick backgrounds that we buy to them. Hope that helps.

@peekabookatt 4 жыл бұрын

@@lumosia8362 yes thank you ! I always see the reflective ones but never knew if it was bought that was or painted reflective. Thank you!

@sajitha417 2 жыл бұрын

❤️

@andybowlin 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a constant light on the silver reflector for background?

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, yes there is. Its a Youngnuo 600 LED video light. We can change from daylight to tungsten temperature to get two different looks. Thanks for asking.

@andybowlin 4 жыл бұрын

Lumosia Professional Photographer Thabks for the reply- so do you have to expose for the bright spot on the background or is light bright enough for the base expose to be black- killing all Ambient

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

@@andybowlin We always expose for the face and then adjust accordingly the power on other lights, backgrounds, etc.

@andybowlin 4 жыл бұрын

Lumosia Professional Photographer copy that- one last question- F2.8 or F4- very helpful info!

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

@@andybowlin No problem. F4 at around 135-200mm it gives us a better chance of sharp eyes with still a nice bokeh..

@Franciehatescoffeeicecream 9 ай бұрын

I tried this setup with a reflector in the background and it was a disaster. The reflector simply shone way too much light back. There was no way I could stop down enough without using hss (which unfortunately my studio lights don't do) so I threw an Nd filter on and even still the reflector light was spilling onto the reflector too much. Unclear how you achiebed that effect!

@johnnyhedger7470 3 жыл бұрын

Is it better to go for a shallow depth of field or use an f stop that gets more in focus?

@lumosia8362 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Johnny, our preference is for a shallow depth of field. We now shoot on a Canon R5 which is insanely sharp at f2.8! The bokeh is amazing too!

@bobbyroman3552 3 жыл бұрын

what kind of lens are you using?

@charliegreen1989 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a 70-200mm f2.8

@spikeypierre8849 4 жыл бұрын

Good day, what lighting equipment and flash is necessary for this kind of photography?

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Thanks for your comment. All the equipment I use is listed in the comments or we will be doing a video in the New Year aimed specifically at training photographers to take headshots. If you subscribe to the channel and hit the bell icon you should be notified when it's live.

@Jeffallenstudios 4 жыл бұрын

"do you have botox on one half of your forehead?" best. remark. ever.

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing what can come out of my mouth during a shoot!

@zackball8654 4 жыл бұрын

So you have two lights as your key light? Rear light for background separation? And reflector to fill shadows? What flashes are you using? And do you think you could accomplish this with just one flash?? Sorry, lots of questions. 😅

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Zack, One light is the key light (The big octa). The second is a fill on much lower power. We change the settings throughout to get a range of headshots. The reflector does act as a fill from below but positioned so its quite subtle. Nothing worse that the light from below being brighter than the other lighting! We use a mix of Canon 600EX and Youngnuo 600EX (both are almost identical). I often use just one light if we are on location and the space is tight. In that scenario, I go for more of a clamshell lighting and move the key light to a more central position. Hopefully we will get the time to do a full lighting tutorial. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Sean

@zackball8654 4 жыл бұрын

Lumosia Photography Thanks for answering all the questions! Very very helpful! Very helpful video a great behind the scenes.

@dennaraby 4 жыл бұрын

What were your camera setting?

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Typically we shoot at F4 and under the max sync speed of the shutter. Typical focal length is around 160-200mm and shot on a Canon 70-200 2.8ISii The settings vary from shoot to shoot but typically at f4

@Daniel_DP83 Жыл бұрын

5:40 this is cool

@kathynassa9974 3 жыл бұрын

Are you using the 70-200mm lens?

@Clipsbydanny 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Btw. My Name is Christian and I’m 14 year old. My dream is to be a famous actor. I live in Sweden and I really want to do English Movies you know what I mean. So when I gonna get older like 18 should I go on Swedish Act College or LA College? Idk really now😊

@Clipsbydanny 3 жыл бұрын

I mean American Movies

@lumosia8362 3 жыл бұрын

That's great. The best thing to do is see what suits you best at the time. There are great London Drama Schools too. Here is a link to some of them: www.lumosia.com/drama-schools-london/

@Clipsbydanny 3 жыл бұрын

@@lumosia8362 ok 👍. Thank you so much 😊

@KayshaTillery 2 жыл бұрын

This looks like my acting teacher Drew matthews

@KenFrancisFilms 4 жыл бұрын

What focal length were you shooting at for most of the shoot?

@lumosia8362 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Typically it's between 100 - 200mm depending on how much of the body we want to include

@Sparky48236 4 жыл бұрын

Ken Francis =

@alanprice8591 3 жыл бұрын

probably an odd question...but nothing ventured, nothing gained...I am an Actor and also working with a small media production team in London. I have been working on doing headshot photography and editing thereafter, and I love doing it but I really want to get into doing it properly and learning as much as I can. I would be more than up for perhaps coming and assisting. Even just to learn as much as I possibly can. The reason I even ask is because I'm only based in Feltham!

@lumosia8362 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, Thank you for your message. Its always a catch 22 for photographers to have assistants come in to the studio. On one hand its great to have the help, etc but on the other hand, you may be giving away years of information that you have had to learn from scratch only to have the assistant leave and set up on their own as soon as they have learned enough. Its a situation that possibly stops studios from growing due to the fear of someone taking all the information and setting up 'next door' We have learned everything from scratch. I assisted on one wedding about 14 yers ago and everything else has been becoming obsessed with learning from both shooting and all the online help their is available. KZfaq is amazing and there are also so many other learning platforms where you can get a true understanding of photography and specifically headshots. Always happy to answer specific questions and we often post behind the scenes on our Instagram (instagram.com/wearelumosia/) which is great for getting an understanding of what and how we do things. Thanks again for your message and good luck with the training! Sean www.lumosia.com

@alanprice8591 3 жыл бұрын

@@lumosia8362 Thanks for taking the time to answer! I completely understand the sentiment! KZfaq certainly is a good place to learn just a few things to add to whatever knowledge you already have!