How to Take Headshots: 5 Tips with Peter Hurley

[@BandH]

Are you a headshot photographer? Tell us your tips in the comments!

[@popcornparam]

Best headshot tip. Play music in the background.

[@BandH]

@@popcornparam Great tip!

[@quirkworks4076]

This is just great, and as a shooter for the last 35 years I can most relate to the whole "Shabang!" phenomenon. I was on a shoot two weeks ago and one of the subjects, a rather quiet and shy elderly lady, upon hearing that she needed to be in the video for the company, waved me off and said, "Oh, no, no, no, not me." An hour later I had her practically dancing in front of the camera and couldn't shut her up. She even remarked to me later how much fun she'd had. And the key? Infectious, friendly, encouraging, enthusiasm. And my go-to word has always been a shouted "Splendiferous!" (I have no idea what it means but it makes my clients smile and relax.) I may adopt "Shebang!" (with proper credit, of course), if just for its percussive nature, LOL. Great stuff, Peter Hurley!

[@LedgerAndLace]

Peter Hurley's enthusiasm is infectious. SH-BANG!!!

[@Turr3ntin3T3l3vision]

love it , especially the tight squench lol

[@swissengineer8453]

Years ago until now, I keep learning from this master. Thank you Peter Hurley. God Bless

[@AbdulKarim-fp3kk]

From Indonesia with thanks. Peter isa good teacher !

[@woodypaul_]

Hurley and his Headshot Crew always come through with good information. Appreciate the energy, appreciate the video.

[@BandH]

Glad you enjoyed.

[@AndreiRestrepo]

So much good info packed in a quick video, epic!

[@mayavp]

Wow this was great. Your energy brings me joy!

[@BLUEPLANETJAZZ]

These are great! Thanks Peter!

[@FoggYPerKins]

Oh Peter, Oh Peter, Oh Peter Hurley. This has been like a fresh warm stream over my head just before going off to shoot some headshots for a poet. Great tips and wonderful enthusiasm. Great charisma - LOVED your tips. Thanks I am definitely coming back....for more.

[@Heather_in_AU]

Good tip thank you!!

[@JamiRoss-x8r]

Thank you 🙏 I will be just starting out doing this so I will follow you for tips on headshots !! My new challenge

[@chrisnguyen1663]

I don't have earphones at work and I rather not turn on my speakers, so I watched this with CC on and oh man -- I can feel your excitement. I have to take headshots for the company and since it's not a large company, they're counting on me. Great tips and I'll execute them the best I can! Thanks so much

[@HER-icaneForceProductions]

Great information! I'm about to shoot my own headshots for a variety of projects, so this time I have some confidence that I can get at least one decent shot...or perhaps even a "shaBANG". Thank you!

[@MrLlewtanner]

what brand are your glasses. love it, great vid

[@YoungDecent1]

This was great! Really nice video and awesome tips!

[@ericabelcher8760]

Loved this video!! Thank you!

[@teresayoung6117]

Thanks

[@tonysargent2302]

Always love your pics and advice Peter! Shabang! My shot here was your photo from 2012! Hehe!

[@MrNeicybae]

Lol wait I love him 😂❤️

[@aztlanstudiosllc]

Awesome! Thanks for the tips!

[@jhenry248]

Squint your eyes, oh you mean be Clint Eastwood…😂😂😂 Great advice thanks 🙏🏾

[@ericabelcher8760]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@peteristvanphotography]

Great information, thanks,

[@tedebaer1]

Thank you!

[@Moravia90s]

Man, I thought using the Doom 64 shotgun was the way. I was so wrong... In all seriousness, great video and info. Appreciated

[@mejiavincee]

Pet dropping knowledge 👍🏾

[@epiccleaning]

Cool

[@derekpalmer4091]

You're funny Peter! Thanks for this....I'm gonna use "SHA-BANG"!!!

[@Wheatstraw9647]

Is using a ring light passé?

[@BandH]

Peter is using Westcott Flex Cine Peter Hurley Bi-Color Studio Kit. You can see more info here: bhpho.to/3z2B283

[@АлексейГ-ы5щ]

Чувак так круто расказывает, что я не понимая его языка смотрю его видео. Питер Харли красавчик, молодец!!!!

[@popcornparam]

I learnt 1 thing - shabangggggg 😂😂😂😂

[@IAmNumber4000]

As an architecture photographer it takes all my willpower to avoid giving off Lurch from the Addams Family vibes when shooting headshots

[@Ana-vi4ij]

I like this except some folks have to be seated for their headshots, like wheelchair users, so it's important to consider how to get great shots while seated too.

[@BandH]

Great suggestion, we will consider for a follow up video.

[@sydneymav]

shabang

[@soobngoobr]

Yeah but like What about your non-human Tipps?

[@JeramieLu]

Eh.

[@matthiasbaumbach9801]

Contenwise nice but why is this guy shouting? Although he cant see us: tell him the mics are working fine :)