What's actually in the bag for a headshot day
A stripped-down kit list for corporate headshot bookings — fewer lights than you'd think, and why a second body matters more than a second lens.
Occasional notes on the practical side of running a small photography studio.
A stripped-down kit list for corporate headshot bookings — fewer lights than you'd think, and why a second body matters more than a second lens.
Notes on moving away from hourly rates towards fixed packages, and why that change made both quoting and client expectations easier to manage.
Most people don't enjoy being photographed. A few small changes to how a session is run make a bigger difference than any pose direction.
Working an event alone means picking your moments carefully. A rough shot list and a clear sense of priorities beats trying to capture everything.
What's genuinely achievable in a half-day shoot for a local business, and where it's worth spending a little more.
A short note on converting an industrial unit into a working studio — lighting, sound and the practical compromises along the way.