EASY professional headshot photography w/ ONE light

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If you're looking for a way to improve your headshot skills, then this video is for you! By following my tips, you'll be able to set up a great lighting setup and produce beautiful headshots that will help you stand out. Don't miss it!
We'll also discuss the Evoto AI platform and how it can be used to reduce the time and effort required to perform retouching tasks. Learn how to take headshots with one flash for corporate headshots and business photos.
In this video, I'll show you how to set up a white background one light headshot using just one light. This light setup is perfect for professional photography, and can be used to capture a natural looking headshot.
If you're looking to improve your photography skills, be sure to watch this video. I'll show you how to set up a simple white light headshot using just one light, and how to capture a natural looking headshot that will look great on your resume or website!
Are you looking for a professional headshot setup that is easy to execute? Look no further than this one light white background headshot setup!
This simple setup will give you a high-quality headshot that will look great on your resume or website. By using a white background, you'll eliminate any distractions and give your headshot a clean, professional look. Give this setup a try and see the difference it makes!
In this video, I'll show you how to set up a light white background for professional headshot photography. This one light setup is perfect for creating a clean, professional photo.
This headshot tutorial will teach you how to set up a light white background for your next headshot session. By following my simple steps, you'll be able to create a clean, professional photo that will look great on your resume or website!
In this video, I'll show you how to easily set up a one light white background headshot with a simple headshot lighting setup. This simple setup is perfect for professional photography applications like job applications or portrait photography.
If you're looking for a simple headshot lighting setup that will give you great results, then this video is for you! By following the simple instructions in this video, you'll be able to get great one light white background headshots in no time!
In this video, see how to set up an easy one light white background headshot setup for professional photography. This setup is perfect for anyone who wants a simple, professional headshot that will look great.
0:00 Intro
0:55 One light headshot setup
1:13 Inverse square law
1:41 Key #1
3:07 Lighting setup
4:37 Camera settings
5:54 Retouching secret
8:10 Let me know what you think
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[@rhykko77]

I have shot professionally for over 20 years and I agree 100% with this method .

[@VanessaJoy]

so nice to have your stamp of approval! :-)

[@fredrogers4186]

At 1:06 -- I love it because we all do the exact same thing -- no matter the lens or the model placement, WE ALL LEAN FORWARD to get closer before we hit the shutter. 😆

[@VanessaJoy]

Lol So True

[@604vancityray]

Love this! I also love how you're showing the lady in blue how to pose her shoulders. It made me realize, as a man, how stiff I am when I try to show women how to pose.

[@VanessaJoy]

so glad that's helpful for you! :-)

[@melviname4484]

Thank you for sharing these great tips! And, I definitely plan to look into Evoto.

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leahleeds4289]

That was helpful! I’ve always loved this type of look. Thank you!

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliemkphotography9279]

Thanks, for your lighting tips here Vanessa! And I have used Evoto too and also love it!

[@VanessaJoy]

Such a great program right?

[@jeffreyhill4705]

I am glade you mentioned light color mixing. I had an event shoot that looked really bad, I thought when i saw the light and color of the room, it was going to be a problem, just never heard it mentioned before.

[@VanessaJoy]

it's SUCH a big deal! Definitely needs to be talked about more

[@bradnewcomb1]

Love this! Thank you Vanessa!

[@VanessaJoy]

thanks Brad! Happy Memorial Day!

[@josephchan4198]

Awesome!! I love umbrellas. Thanks for the tips.

[@VanessaJoy]

Anytime!

[@PeteySmoothJazz5059]

Great video! I love your approach, you keep it pretty easy and not too technical! I'm a Lightroom subscriber, however, I'm going to look into the Evoto editing software. Thanks!

[@VanessaJoy]

That’s what I’m going for - glad it’s helpful! You’ll love Evoto. I use it in conduction with lightroom

[@ewnyMetroExpress]

Very nice tutorial!

[@VanessaJoy]

Glad you appreciate it ☺️

[@jeffreyhill4705]

Thank you for this lesson. I also noticed something new. It looks like you have your subjects mirror your pose. Does that impact your clothing choice? Could an assistant help for a photographer that is triangular in shape

[@VanessaJoy]

ha good thought on impacting clothing choice, but no I dress so I'm comfy loading in equipment :-)

[@georgeelizalde2035]

Awesome. Great Video as always.

[@VanessaJoy]

Thx ☺️

[@airjaff]

What do you do when you do not have or can't afford such a big diffuser to get this soft uniformed light. I was thinking bounce off a white wall, but what I'd you don't have a white wall or a large enough white wall?

[@VanessaJoy]

great question! Yes, a white wall is a GREAT idea, you'll just potentially need a more powerful light. You can always use a smaller modifier but the light on your subject will be harder, but not THAT hard where you see hard shadow lines. The more important part is getting farther away from your subjects so that the fall off from the light is lessened, making the exposure of your background and subject more even

[@theJaseEdwards]

What’s your thoughts 💭 on the RF100mm for headshots? I have that, an RF50 1.2 and the RF70-200 2.8, but not an 85mm.

[@VanessaJoy]

Sounds like you have your bases covered. The rf85 would be a perk for you but not a necessity ☺️

[@scottfineshriber5051]

Thanks for the great demonstration. Would you say the low, white ceiling contributed to the overall look? What does it mean to “black out your exposure?”

[@VanessaJoy]

It likely had a small effect vs if it were a dark wood ceiling. Black out your exposure means to start with an exposure that is completely black before you turn on the flash. This way you know that all the light affecting your photo is coming from the flash

[@scottfineshriber5051]

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[@MartinV.]

Great Video!!

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks!

[@GTXTi-db5xu]

ken rockwell has sold 3 megapixel images to mcdonalds to put on billboards

[@VanessaJoy]

Cool

[@chiragdarji1990]

you beauty💙💙💙

[@chiragdarji1990]

Any Workshop plan online about lenses, flash etc

[@cadmus777]

This is a great setup and result, but as you explained, without a light source as massive as that it just won't work. My largest is 42", and I don't think that will be big enough, but adding a second small light on the background can be enough to give the same look, just with an extra light (eg. a 42" softbox, medium power light and cheap speedlight will probably still be cheaper than an 85" plus the high power flash to use in it). I also love shooting portraits with my 85mm f1.4 at f2.5, and agree that the eyes are the key - I find a lot of clients actually like having their nose sort of fade away out of focus! I shoot high megapixel too, which allows me to make sure I don't crop shoulders or top of their head in camera, as I can crop to whatever format they need in post. Excellent video, thanks!

[@VanessaJoy]

I think that would be big enough actually, it would just create a harder light on your subject, which might not be the end of the world. Background lights and fill lights are a great option too! Glad you liked the video - and thanks for commenting!

[@hawg427]

I agree with Vanessa, the profoto light she's using is only 250 w/s and a lot of people use 500 w/s just set the power lower. Better to have more power than not enough.

[@Garbid]

You can put smaller modifier close to the subject. I got 160 white umbrella with diffuser from godox in the building ad200 is enough. If you shoot with ss 160.

[@charleschessler4808]

I'd also bet that a 42" would work. My go-to is a 53" Deep White Umbrella (I happen to be a Westcott guy, but any brand will do) with Diffusion...works like a charm. The key, as Vanessa says, is the subject to background distance (fairly close) and the strobe to subject distance in combination with the large modifier. It's counter-intuitive, but the farther the light source from the subject, the farther the light travels behind them. My go-to strobe for this is a 400ws FJ400 and that's plenty of power. If, conversely, you want a darker background (regardless of the color) you'd pull your subject away from the background and bring your light source closer to your subject. The closer the light source to the subject, the faster the fall off.

[@truthsayers8725]

i love your videos. your results are about the same as what i get (im only shooting self portraits) except my focus is sometimes a bit off. i dont always 'hit my mark' lol. i need to figure out a way to find actually PAYING clients although after the streak of crappy luck ive had this past month, id even take clients that i shoot for free (yes, ive been turned down for FREE professional headshots. from people i KNOW, no less)...

[@VanessaJoy]

hope it gets better! Psst... I have marketing videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLsXiwWyXBJiaRcfoa9bkLpfQQE89eI-7y

[@gregshawphotography8828]

Hey Vanessa! It was great meeting you Friday.

[@VanessaJoy]

Great seeing you again!

[@johnclay7644]

informative video.

[@VanessaJoy]

happy to hear it!

[@charleschessler4808]

Great video...

[@VanessaJoy]

Thanks!

[@Raheemjones23]

Can you use a soft box light also

[@VanessaJoy]

Yup. The bigger the better though for this setup

[@elboogie2324]

Yeah, I can afford that setup.

[@VanessaJoy]

one umbrella and one strobe! Could be godox, westcott or whatever works for your budget :-)

[@JustinatorxX]

Great video. Love the content, but that is a scary price tag of $10,000.00 that you are recommending for this setup 😂. Would be nice if you could recommend a more budget friendly setup as well.

[@VanessaJoy]

There are plenty of budget versions of this setup. Generic brand name umbrellas, flashpoint/godox strobes, used Profoto strobes. I just don’t recommend and teach things I don’t actively use and trust (used Profoto gear I do recommend though)

[@JustinatorxX]

@@VanessaJoy , Thank you!! still I love the content. I've been a natural light photographer for many years, but just now getting into Flash Photography. This is all new to me and the gear choices are vast!

[@sportguscom]

How does that setup do with people with glasses?

[@VanessaJoy]

Just as well as any other, if you want to get the reflection out of the glasses, then raise the light higher or tilt the persons face down a little bit. Angle of incidence equals angle of reflection.

[@sportguscom]

@@VanessaJoy I was just curious since that light source was so large if you had the space to raise it high enough without running out of ceiling space. Would like to see videos like this that deal with headshots to have examples of people actually wearing thin and thick lens glasses. What you have to actually come across in the "real world " of headshot photography. That is what would truly be helpful. '"

[@VanessaJoy]

@@sportguscom definitely! That would be a great video. Think some cheap amazing glasses just to demo would work??