Super useful video mate - I'm starting to get some requests for work I haven't done before (like headshots) and although I'm reasonably confident in winging it and making it work, it's so handy being able to jump onto your channel and learn more about the nuts and bolts aspects. Cheers, Colby.
I recently found your channel and i love all your tips and tutorials. Im hoping that in couple of years i can be where you are with my photography business.
Thanks for this video! So helpful. I used your technique with one light and reflector recently and was so excited about the results. My second speedlight is coming tomorrow so I'm excited to try a two light setup.
Dope video and tips. Here’s one shortcut I enjoy using. Hold alt and click your bottom layer. Instant before and after, thx again for sharing as I learned a lot.
Hey ena! Thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the video helpful! Make sure to checkout the other two videos in this series about headshot photography! :)
How do you delivery your images to your clients? How and what do you use? I'm always interested in how you manage your business (excel sheets, Customer Management Software (CMS), etc).
Hey Ricky! I actually simply use Dropbox for photos like this and other content. I use a fancy gallery hosting site (smugmug) for wedding galleries. Reason for it, is it’s more important to use whatever is easier for the client. For example, the online gallery I use has to be created, organized, setup, client has to set up with their email, then download them, and so on. Vs dropbox, click the link and download, super quick and easy for them. I use a CRM called HoneyBook, for my wedding work which is nice! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for these. I just did headshots for all my coworkers And I definitely see this as a potential constant shoot I want to do. I’d love to reach out for more questions
Hey man, glad you found it valuable! For sure, I want you to know I just started a membership program for $5/month on my website so I can actually help more people out! You get access to a private chat so you can reach out directly. Linked in my description if you’re interested but otherwise I can help out as much as I can through the comments!
Awesome video tutorial. Personally I thought the skin smoothing thing was a bit harsh and makes it looks a bit cartoonish. But it is all personal preference / creative interpretation, so it’s all good. Great videos. Thanks.
Hey man! Thanks so much. I agree with you! I wish most people would accept how they look on camera but typically clients request extra retouching, I prefer a natural approach as well, thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks for the response! Yes, I think over editing (cartoonish look) is kind of a style now that I’ve been seeing a lot in professional photos for adverts and such. And maybe even more so as AI is starting to take over photos. Interesting stuff. Cheers. I enjoyed your Headshot video also where you explained your setup. 👍
To save time, if you did a large number of headshots in the same lighting setup (for instance at a corporate shoot,) could you copy the editing from one and paste to the rest of them in LrC?
Hey! Totally, I do that too! Only problem is, you can’t do half the editing techniques you can do in PS in LR. So just depends on how much editing you need to do! Thanks for watching!
Hey man! Honestly, you can still get the same results using the actual Dodge & Burn tool, it's "O" on Mac. Just bring it down to 5-10% and a soft brush and you'll honestly get the same look! Mostly how I do it now. Thanks for watching!
So .... I really like this process. I'm building my skills and you introduce some really good techniques that are different to others, and if anything easier to manage. But I have one question ... What if your subject is a bit older. A few wrinkles, the bags are a little more pronounced. It's something that I think every content creator overlooks, because we only seem to be shooting models these days!
Hey Daniel! Thanks so much, appreciate it! Great point. Funny enough, I think I take more headshots of older realtors rather than younger, and feel like everyone else shoots models, haha so I get you! I try to soften everything and reduce the bags under their eyes, but not overdo it. Still looks like them but nicely retouched. Also it’s really beneficial to add a white bounce on the opposite side of your key light aiming up to light the bottom shadow side of their neck and look as flattering as possible. Thanks for watching!
PS can definitely be pretty complex! Probably 90-95% of my work is in LR. Especially now with all the AI editing infused with LR, you honestly don't need PS for even headshot work unless you want to. Thanks for watching!
Hey! Ahh sorry! Unfortunately that's something I'm not able to do. Did you take it or another photographer? Maybe they can retouch it for you! Thanks for watching though!
What's the next Photo/Video series!?
Calibrating Screens, installing icc profiles, colour workflow, setting up your pc for photo editting ;)
ps. that video headshot series was great!
Finally some Photoshop help I can understand! No more feeling silly asking friends.
Super useful video mate - I'm starting to get some requests for work I haven't done before (like headshots) and although I'm reasonably confident in winging it and making it work, it's so handy being able to jump onto your channel and learn more about the nuts and bolts aspects. Cheers, Colby.
Hey Colby! Wow, truly appreciate that! Glad you found it valuable. Thanks for watching!
This video was EASY to follow. LOVE all the PS shortcuts.
Thanks so much, glad it was valuable!
I recently found your channel and i love all your tips and tutorials. Im hoping that in couple of years i can be where you are with my photography business.
Hey! Thanks so much for the feedback, truly appreciate that! You'll definitely get there!!
Thoroughly enjoyed the video. Appreciate it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching
Nice editing skills man, you should try kahmas AI portraits to speed things up though!
Thanks for this video! So helpful. I used your technique with one light and reflector recently and was so excited about the results. My second speedlight is coming tomorrow so I'm excited to try a two light setup.
Hey cait! That’s awesome you’ll get some really cool results with that, are you gonna use it as a fill light or hair light? Thanks for watching!
The new features in Photoshop are amazing! Too bad kahma.ios portraits dont need any editing.
My portraits always look so flat, gonna try this lighting technique next time. Thanks Andrei!
I learned so much from this video! Thank you!
Glad to hear it, you're welcome!
Recently getting into headshot photography. You are the man
Happy to hear that Brian! Thanks for watching, glad you found it valuable!
Great tips! Gonna practice some headshots this weekend on my dog.
Wow I'm eating these videos up sheesh. So good!!
Thanks so much, glad you’re finding them valuable!
Just discovered your channel, love it!
Hey man! Thanks so much, truly appreciate it!
Great video.. I was wondering if you can do an updated version of this video with all the new Lightroom and Photoshop features.
Thanks so much! Agreed, I feel like a lot of the retouching can now be doing in LR for sure. Thanks for watching!
Brooo you’re a life saver 👏🏽
Glad you found it valuable man!
This is such a solid tutorial!! Thanks for sharing!
Hey Kate! Thanks so much, glad you found it valuable. Appreciate your support!
Man, I don't know if I'll ever get to this level. But, what a difference.
You definitely can, and easily exceed! Honestly the best way I’ve grown is to just do it over and over again. Thanks for watching!
Very easily explained thanks man!
Hey Jordan! Thanks so much, glad you found it valuable!
Dope video and tips. Here’s one shortcut I enjoy using. Hold alt and click your bottom layer. Instant before and after, thx again for sharing as I learned a lot.
Hey! Thanks so much for the tip, I’ll try it out! Glad you found the video helpful, thanks for checking it out.
You are amazing, I'm so glad I found your account! Happy New Year to you and your lot!!!
Hey ena! Thanks so much for the comment, glad you found the video helpful! Make sure to checkout the other two videos in this series about headshot photography! :)
How do you delivery your images to your clients? How and what do you use? I'm always interested in how you manage your business (excel sheets, Customer Management Software (CMS), etc).
Hey Ricky! I actually simply use Dropbox for photos like this and other content. I use a fancy gallery hosting site (smugmug) for wedding galleries. Reason for it, is it’s more important to use whatever is easier for the client. For example, the online gallery I use has to be created, organized, setup, client has to set up with their email, then download them, and so on. Vs dropbox, click the link and download, super quick and easy for them. I use a CRM called HoneyBook, for my wedding work which is nice! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for these. I just did headshots for all my coworkers And I definitely see this as a potential constant shoot I want to do. I’d love to reach out for more questions
Hey man, glad you found it valuable! For sure, I want you to know I just started a membership program for $5/month on my website so I can actually help more people out! You get access to a private chat so you can reach out directly. Linked in my description if you’re interested but otherwise I can help out as much as I can through the comments!
That was fantastic, thank you ..
Hey Tim, thanks so much! Glad to hear that, let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks for watching!
Awesome video tutorial. Personally I thought the skin smoothing thing was a bit harsh and makes it looks a bit cartoonish. But it is all personal preference / creative interpretation, so it’s all good. Great videos. Thanks.
Hey man! Thanks so much. I agree with you! I wish most people would accept how they look on camera but typically clients request extra retouching, I prefer a natural approach as well, thanks for watching!
@@AndreiRestrepo Thanks for the response! Yes, I think over editing (cartoonish look) is kind of a style now that I’ve been seeing a lot in professional photos for adverts and such. And maybe even more so as AI is starting to take over photos. Interesting stuff. Cheers. I enjoyed your Headshot video also where you explained your setup. 👍
Great video😊
Thanks so much, appreciate the feedback!
Awesome video, many valid and useful tools!
Hey Sebastian! Thanks so much, glad you found it valuable!
Great information, you’ve made headshots easier for me..thank you!
Hey man! Glad to hear it, let me know if you have any additional questions. Thanks for watching!
Im pretty excited about the LR to FB integrations. Didn't even know about that 🤯
it’s a literal game changer. 😱
To save time, if you did a large number of headshots in the same lighting setup (for instance at a corporate shoot,) could you copy the editing from one and paste to the rest of them in LrC?
Hey! Totally, I do that too! Only problem is, you can’t do half the editing techniques you can do in PS in LR. So just depends on how much editing you need to do! Thanks for watching!
that was Great! Thanks!
Thanks so much for checking it out !
Can you do one purely in lightroom now it's been updated? Thanks 😌
That’s a great idea! Honestly I’ve been doing almost 95% of headshot/portrait editing in LR. Thanks for watching!
What camera did you use to take the picture
My canon 5d mark iv! amzn.to/3oMMKUw
Now I use a canon R6 for headshots and everything else I do. amzn.to/41BmhYB
Hi! What version of Lightroom are you using here?
This a bit older version of Lightroom classic!
Hi Andrei, me encanto la clase. He estado usando some of these tips in my office. Very cool. Tia Maritza
Hola Tia! Que bueno. Gracias! :) Miss you!
Thx very Informative
Hey Michael! Appreciate it greatly, thanks for watching!
I have no idea how to invert the curves. It is not CMD - I on my photoshop vrs. 24.1.1
Hey man! Honestly, you can still get the same results using the actual Dodge & Burn tool, it's "O" on Mac. Just bring it down to 5-10% and a soft brush and you'll honestly get the same look! Mostly how I do it now. Thanks for watching!
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So .... I really like this process. I'm building my skills and you introduce some really good techniques that are different to others, and if anything easier to manage. But I have one question ...
What if your subject is a bit older. A few wrinkles, the bags are a little more pronounced. It's something that I think every content creator overlooks, because we only seem to be shooting models these days!
Hey Daniel! Thanks so much, appreciate it! Great point. Funny enough, I think I take more headshots of older realtors rather than younger, and feel like everyone else shoots models, haha so I get you! I try to soften everything and reduce the bags under their eyes, but not overdo it. Still looks like them but nicely retouched. Also it’s really beneficial to add a white bounce on the opposite side of your key light aiming up to light the bottom shadow side of their neck and look as flattering as possible. Thanks for watching!
How much do you charge for taking the picture (s) and fully editing the images? Thanks in advance.
i used PSelements in the past and never could get the layers thing figured out. all of my work has been in LR for the last 7-9 years.
PS can definitely be pretty complex! Probably 90-95% of my work is in LR. Especially now with all the AI editing infused with LR, you honestly don't need PS for even headshot work unless you want to. Thanks for watching!
I’m not sure what to say, but I want to leave a comment to support you
Well I really appreciate that! Haha thanks for supporting and for checking out the video!
Can I pay you to emit blemishes from my professional headshot?
Hey! Ahh sorry! Unfortunately that's something I'm not able to do. Did you take it or another photographer? Maybe they can retouch it for you! Thanks for watching though!
Hey man I’m not judging if you bring your photo into Facebook for headshots. They got some really solid filters 😂
Ha ha ha ha that’s so funny how it came out naturally, no idea where I was going with that 😆 thanks for watching!
That is pretty creepy but kinda funny 😂
Explain the pretty creepy part LOL 😆
@@AndreiRestrepo you took away the layers and it was left with the vector and you said “that’s pretty creepy” 😂
Oh yeah that part !! Hahaha 🤣
Highly impressive and educative tutorial
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Thanks so much! Glad you found it valuable.
My Lightroom layout is completely different. Nothing like it. Can't even follow the tute. Why Adobe!!??
Hey John! Are you possibly using Lightroom CC? In this video, I’m using Lightroom Classic! I wonder if that’s why. 🤔
My portraits always look so flat, gonna try this lighting technique next time. Thanks Andrei!
Great tips! Gonna practice some headshots this weekend on my dog.