Day With: Headshot and Portrait Photographer, Gary Hughes

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  • A Day With Headshot and Portrait Photographer Gary Hughes.
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  • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
    @TaylorJacksonPhoto  ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Check out the other Day in the Life Videos: th-cam.com/play/PLd75nhcnrBTXNOoc3aMnmNupH3MMIzDxO.html

    • @dcnimages8010
      @dcnimages8010 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey great video! I was just wondering what brand/colour the seamless background is.

  • @GaryHughesOfficial
    @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Great to spend the day with you, dude!

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Next time we can put a karaoke interlude in

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TaylorJacksonPhoto sold.

    • @vectorr6651
      @vectorr6651 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love your story Gary. Very similar to mine. Efficiency is key with my headshots and all also. Will def go checkout your work.

  • @sidknee4975
    @sidknee4975 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love directness and honesty. No sugar coating of the industry.

  • @sipotopeojo
    @sipotopeojo ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Honestly the shots are just beautiful ! More of this Taylor. Thank you Gary for being an amazing photographer !

  • @michaelgizicki9625
    @michaelgizicki9625 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's a nice one and your approach is inspiring!

  • @jackelinslack4400
    @jackelinslack4400 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Gary's humility. Thanks for featuring him.

  • @Tarjani-Krupa21085
    @Tarjani-Krupa21085 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those headshots turned out awesome, no wonder hes so busy.

  • @chrisconner1811
    @chrisconner1811 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    incredible video -- and I completely agree with the comment "making clients feel comfortable". I have no idea how I do it, but that's the consistent feedback that I hear which results in great photos. Keep up the great work!!!!

  • @MarieNuchols
    @MarieNuchols ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating behind-the-scenes!

  • @Bharat-Samita5520
    @Bharat-Samita5520 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That mini corn dog looked delicious, no wonder it was the highlight!

  • @Apala-Seerat1169
    @Apala-Seerat1169 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, Gary seems like a fun guy to work with!

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Only in short bursts! I can give nay person the best 30 minutes but then I have to nap.

  • @Bonjurro
    @Bonjurro ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These are always fascinating to watch.

  • @TFrank-lf5fg
    @TFrank-lf5fg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That may be the best setup I’ve ever seen 👌🏿. I’m copying that.

  • @mstrathmore
    @mstrathmore ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved it. You know someone is really good at what they do when they appear to move slowly and methodically but get get things done quickly. Also, finally found someone who shares my cable management obsession!

  • @simonfuller76
    @simonfuller76 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I really enjoyed this, thanks Taylor and Gary. I am a one man band photographer since 2005 on a tiny island and a lot has evolved in that time. I am in many domains but the corporate world is definitely my main game, and its vast. Sadly my clients still prefer me to set up on site so I am always juggling what I can carry on site and what I can do with a space I cant control. I also always need more than just a head shot, so mid length, environment, full length on white, its all got to be possible... commercial, documentary, portrait, event. I love how easy it seems when people come to your controlled space but you do make it look easy and that comes from long term experience. Making people super comfy in minutes is a rare gift I am also glad to have. It cant be taught. Well done Gary, you are great and efficient indeed... and living the dream of cable management.

    • @simonfuller76
      @simonfuller76 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An additional comment, on the fact that you, Taylor, are a self confessed introvert, and as I have discovered, quite often we photographers are introverts and we dont always get past it, but I had to force myself to seem at ease and fun (and therefore I became so) to put others at ease. Its key. Your calm manner and sharp dry humour disarms people and its your secret weapon. Well done for all you have achieved. Hats off... If only I had a hat... Anyway, the more we talk the easier it gets. You can tell Gary talks a lot, either to teach or to direct. He's great.

  • @jamespviola
    @jamespviola ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those shots look amazing!

  • @Mandaraa-Kirtida179
    @Mandaraa-Kirtida179 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wouldnt mind tagging along for a day of photo shoots and snacks.

  • @lighthousephoto7143
    @lighthousephoto7143 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is brilliant. Great video.

  • @GabreCameron
    @GabreCameron ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So cool to see that other headshot togs that shoot with Canon use the Canon Camera Connect to review and rate the photos on site.
    Thanks for this ... Gary is the boss!

  • @Ishimuro
    @Ishimuro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing video. Such a genuine nice person

  • @lancelot222
    @lancelot222 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Came for the portrait headshot walkthrough (which was AWESOME!) and ended up getting a cable management tutorial as a bonus... now that's one AMAZING video :D

  • @iamvictorperez1482
    @iamvictorperez1482 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome thanks for doing this 🙏

  • @erictraore6216
    @erictraore6216 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video and Gary, we can feel how deeply you love photography and ...people:-)

  • @EdwardKilner
    @EdwardKilner ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very well done. Clear, competent, complete.

  • @cctomyboss
    @cctomyboss ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love how simple and clear his directions were! Great day in a life! :)

  • @ElBoyoElectronico
    @ElBoyoElectronico ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the Day in the Life series!!

  • @jkspinalchoice
    @jkspinalchoice ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome Video Taylor! Gary Thanks for sharing a day in your life!! ✌🏻🙌🏻🙂

  • @tngcwa30403
    @tngcwa30403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @MiguelRamos-xs7un
    @MiguelRamos-xs7un ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My headshot photo idol. Great video and content.

  • @thomasagabaonyango7548
    @thomasagabaonyango7548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Neat little video! Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @TravisNutley
    @TravisNutley ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm very grateful and blessed that you made this video.

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Since filming this Gary has actually renamed his studio Grateful and Blessed Studios Inc

    • @TravisNutley
      @TravisNutley ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TaylorJacksonPhoto then you are legally required to change your channel name to "All I need is Coffee and Jesus"

  • @melaninxhalide1165
    @melaninxhalide1165 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was great to watch and see his process. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @Chrisreedbeats
    @Chrisreedbeats 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is simply a very good video. Thank you.

  • @jm3231
    @jm3231 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great BTS update on Gary. I follow all his techniques and tips. His photography work is fab.

  • @quallzone6219
    @quallzone6219 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude, that's a sweet *cable speedway* for those BenQ monitors! . . . Nice headshots too.

  • @markwildphotography
    @markwildphotography ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gary is so impressive in so many ways, superb content Taylor thanks man 🙌🏼

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for saying so, but really you should see me try a french braid on one of my kids. Total disaster.

  • @ransommediaproductions7937
    @ransommediaproductions7937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative and entertaining video. I grew up right down the road in Sanford.

  • @holdmyown32
    @holdmyown32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Gary’s work, watched a couple of his creative live stuff a few years ago.

  • @EyeOfStormProductions
    @EyeOfStormProductions ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very informative ! its the cable management for me tho!

  • @TooGood79
    @TooGood79 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this video! Great interview with awesome Headshot tips Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @rochellew.40
    @rochellew.40 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am enjoying the day-in-the-life series Taylor. Can’t wait to see who is next!

  • @Andy_Quest
    @Andy_Quest 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WHY have I never thought to just slide the 1.35m coloramas onto a c-stand with a bar?! This changes everything for my headshots set up! haha so much simpler/quicker!

  • @trevorvi
    @trevorvi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loving the content so much keep posting

  • @bofhberlin
    @bofhberlin ปีที่แล้ว

    Great guy, fun to watch.

  • @davemil716
    @davemil716 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad I found this video... very inspiring!

  • @quirkworks4076
    @quirkworks4076 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was just great! Thx!

  • @onlysublime
    @onlysublime ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this video! Gary gave a lot useful insights

  • @queerfoto
    @queerfoto ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking good, TJ!

  • @jesusa.cabrera7347
    @jesusa.cabrera7347 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview Gary! Best wishes

  • @FuegoPazzo
    @FuegoPazzo 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this. I'm very interested in starting doing headshots. I was surprised and happy to see a local photographer too

  • @danienelphoto
    @danienelphoto ปีที่แล้ว

    I resonate with so many things this dude says!

  • @pollypowell3907
    @pollypowell3907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not only a great photographer, but a consummate instructor. Great video.

  • @fredrikbankler3773
    @fredrikbankler3773 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @agen7_smith
    @agen7_smith ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video!

  • @betterburnout
    @betterburnout 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice testimony.

  • @camcappe353
    @camcappe353 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow wonder learned alot!

  • @Batteristafoto
    @Batteristafoto ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video Taylor! Many greetings from Brazil

  • @djking9828
    @djking9828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video, cool guy!

  • @Thereal111t
    @Thereal111t ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this. This is what I want.

  • @JimFelderOKC
    @JimFelderOKC ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see this video of Gary. I consider Gary a great Friend and Mentor and we've only met like 3 times. He's just a Good Human! I feel like a saw more of Gary working that I've ever seen of Gary in this video. Thanks a bunch Taylor. I'm now a subscriber. I wish my Fuji cameras would do the wireless tether to the iPad. I really miss my Nikon D750. I could do this exact workflow. I just use a wired tether now with Capture One.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Jim! Thanks for watching :) you will enjoy Taylor’s channel!

  • @munkcreative
    @munkcreative ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video

  • @KoolCreation
    @KoolCreation ปีที่แล้ว

    I like all the episodes this one might be my fave. And he has a nice Jeep.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly, someone recently hit me at a stop light and totaled it :(

  • @stephenlathbury_photos
    @stephenlathbury_photos ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Taylor...I've been learning photography for about a year with an R5 and loving it!!! Thanks for the detailed video presentation. How far were you zoomed in for the client shoot? Thanks, Stephen

  • @WeiK0
    @WeiK0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Horizontal headshot or Vertical Headshot better?

  • @mohomami9684
    @mohomami9684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you handle the situation where your customer wears eyeglasses, do you change your lighting setup to avoid reflection on the eyeglasses?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glasses aren’t always a problem. Most of them these days are anti-glare. On the rare occasion that it’s an issue, I move the lights further away to change the angle :)

  • @kwakthisway
    @kwakthisway ปีที่แล้ว

    woot, this is where i am!

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does Gary know you’re in his studio?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TaylorJacksonPhoto he is using the grateful and blessed pillow...

  • @ballansmithphoto
    @ballansmithphoto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This one time, at Jerry & Melissa’s…

  • @hollywoodg8522
    @hollywoodg8522 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need some of these pieces for my studio , where did you find the iPad stand & I’m looking for the U shape thing what’s the correct name for it ?

  • @Richie5480
    @Richie5480 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you keep track of who’s who, when doing a bunch of headshots???

  • @leronford
    @leronford ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! What lights is Gary using in the 2 strip boxes?

  • @revjimclarke
    @revjimclarke 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this Gary, very interesting. Can you tell me what you use to get the photos on to your ipad? It seems you have no tethering, I was wondering what software does this. Thanks.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      at the time this was recorded I was using Canon Camera Connect, now I tether to the iPad with C1 for iPad :)

    • @revjimclarke
      @revjimclarke 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@GaryHughesOfficial Thanks

  • @jasonjaso2828
    @jasonjaso2828 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone know the name of the attachment on the c stand on his main light?

  • @corylee16
    @corylee16 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great vid, were you using the 100-500? Thanks in advance!

  • @smiley0529
    @smiley0529 ปีที่แล้ว

    What color is that seamless? Very pretty!

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's Ultramarine from Savage :)

  • @johnnywestmoreland7667
    @johnnywestmoreland7667 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question if you shoot a small company say 20 people do you send them a gallery to pick from or do you choose the best photo

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question! We use Headshot Tools to handle everything to do with teams. It creates individual, private galleries and allows people to select their favorites. Game-changing! Full-disclosure, I am one of the founders of the software.

  • @crissignori7482
    @crissignori7482 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not at all my kind or approach to photography but plenty of interesting and useful content. Thanks for sharing.

  • @richryanphotography
    @richryanphotography ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary, why not get wheels on the bottom of the light stands and make your life so much easier? Love your educational videos, and am a huge fan!

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Because I’d end up playing roller derby with all my lights all day :)

  • @claudio_sergiacomo
    @claudio_sergiacomo ปีที่แล้ว

    hahahahahahaha I agreed 100% with the cable management thing

  • @SamuelPeiffer
    @SamuelPeiffer ปีที่แล้ว

    Whats the name of the app that you use on your iPad to let the people rate their pictures?

  • @carmenfraser-king1202
    @carmenfraser-king1202 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive been wondering why headshot photographers use such long lenses. Honest question. Ive only got a 50mm, but i wonder why some use zoom lenses.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lens compression helps give more realistic proportions and creates a different subject background relationship :)

  • @night3416
    @night3416 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I'm the dentist of the photography world" 😆😆😆

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s one of my favourite things I’ve heard in years haha

  • @JoshuaJEnriquez
    @JoshuaJEnriquez 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How did he have the photos on his ipad right away?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      At the time I was using the Canon App, now I use Capture 1 for iPad

  • @jfuqua72
    @jfuqua72 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why is Gary wearing a long sleeved shirt in Florida?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      this was filmed in March :) Only 90 degrees, practically frigid

  • @alvaromartinez8541
    @alvaromartinez8541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Curious to know how big your studio is…. sf??

  • @sannamelendez6784
    @sannamelendez6784 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can he give us a studio tour 🤓

    • @TaylorJacksonPhoto
      @TaylorJacksonPhoto  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hah I should have done a second gear specific video. Next time!

  • @rickharris8769
    @rickharris8769 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many Lenses you use?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      Me or Taylor? I use mostly the 70-200 2.8 for headshots

  • @alancongratssoonyoullhead5273
    @alancongratssoonyoullhead5273 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where you located ❤

  • @fangli
    @fangli ปีที่แล้ว

    First from Indonesia

  • @errole
    @errole ปีที่แล้ว

    What computer is he using? Mac mini?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      M1 Mac Mini for now. Great machine, even edits R5 video like a boss.

    • @errole
      @errole ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GaryHughesOfficial What specs. I think you will have me sold on it.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      @@errole completely maxed out (cost about $1400 US). Fair warning, if you process large amounts of photos like weddings, sports, or wildlife, you may seriously want to consider the Mac Studio. The extra space for memory and the processing power will save you so much time in the long run. Hours and hours of your life.

  • @thomasdoggettphoto
    @thomasdoggettphoto ปีที่แล้ว

    During the cable management - Gary could have been a double for Tom Cruise…

  • @deirdreryan7402
    @deirdreryan7402 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any advice to increase our clients during this recession and inflation?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Client retention is more important that acquisition. Concentrate on re-engaging existing clients and shore up your defenses that way. Costs less money and effort to keep the clients you have already gotten. Create new product lines and easier ways to work with you. Custom scheduling, video offerings, online appointments, headshot mini sessions, lots of creative ways to get your clients involved.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh and one more thing. Setting yourself up for onboarding/new hire headshots is a great way to keep cash flow going. It's a small buy in for the corporate clients but the money really adds up for you.

    • @deirdreryan7402
      @deirdreryan7402 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GaryHughesOfficial I offer these already. My lowest package I've lost out on because many fell it's still too $$$, when actually the value I place on it is worth way more. Tethered shooting, choosing the favorite image right there, etc. I'm using Dubsado so that in the pricing, they choose the date/time, package that best suits their needs, it creates a contract and then the next step is to pay. I can't make it any easier LOL

    • @deirdreryan7402
      @deirdreryan7402 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GaryHughesOfficial yup my onboarding process is set up just for this, but I'll take a more in depth look to see what can be tweaked. Thank you!

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@deirdreryan7402 totally get it. One of the things we do to stay busy with existing clients is customer service calls every three months. "Hi this is Al with Hughes Fioretti, just wanted to check in with you and see how everything is going. Have you been able to put all the images to good use? Do you need any additional crops, sizes?" It's incredible how many calls like that turn in to more work and it's just good customer service. A couple of other things: we have increased our Google Ad buy by 50% for new acquisitions and become more active in events and volunteering for our local Chamber. At the last event while volunteering as the event photographer, I made 6 new contacts and booked a $3k website/branding job for a Real Estate firm.

  • @RaymondPros
    @RaymondPros ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this kind of content man, btw what lens is he using?

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Canon RF 70-200 IS 2.8

    • @RaymondPros
      @RaymondPros ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GaryHughesOfficial wow thanks man, I love your work man

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RaymondPros you're very kind, thank you.

  • @luissalazar2021
    @luissalazar2021 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow bro nice wife, my sold my camera and send me to drive a truck, thanks for sharing

  • @alancongratssoonyoullhead5273
    @alancongratssoonyoullhead5273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One day, the guy told your one click cost me $80 and I answered him no one click + 10 years cost you $80 👍🏼
    Thanks bro
    By the way, where you located

  • @v_stands_for_value124
    @v_stands_for_value124 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk what kind of dream world is America but literally nobody asks for headshots anymore where I live, averyone with the damn phones

  • @reedramsey9556
    @reedramsey9556 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gary's website was flagged by my antivirus software for trying to give me malware, lol.

    • @GaryHughesOfficial
      @GaryHughesOfficial ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve been working on this issue for a couple of days now since it was first reported to me. What AV software do you use?

  • @jfsft
    @jfsft 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    21 par jour?

  • @lighthousephoto7143
    @lighthousephoto7143 ปีที่แล้ว

    "You can just buy it".. Capture One recently announced they're moving towards a subscription model in the future, sadly. 😢

  • @Malashree-Suneeti743
    @Malashree-Suneeti743 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, Gary seems like a fun guy to work with!

  • @Saniya-Pragya03406
    @Saniya-Pragya03406 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wouldnt mind tagging along for a day of photo shoots and snacks.