Simple Corporate Portraits - What To Charge And How To Light

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  • Corporate Portraits are a great bread and butter way to make money in photography. In this video we talk about how we set it up, the equipment needed, camera settings and what to charge. This 2 light lighting tutorial we teach you exactly how to shoot
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    Jay P. Morgan has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work.

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  • @augustryan2366
    @augustryan2366 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video! I really like how you talked technical about the shoot and also covered what to charge. Most photographers don’t talk about what they charged for the shoot! Keep up the great work JP!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It is interesting how people are so tight lipped about what to charge.

  • @dakipro
    @dakipro 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I really appreciate no BS pricing guide, great video as always J.P.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you. I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

  • @anthonyc1883
    @anthonyc1883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks. Can't say enough about the importance of that small step stool you mentioned. It's very, very valuable to stand just a bit higher than your subject, and shoot ever so slightly down, so the under-chin area is minimized. Without it, clients will very frequently express mild to stronger concern about how their under-chin area looks. People with a few too many pounds, people with skin that doesn't look college-age anymore ;-) and just about everyone will benefit from this tiny little angle increase.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Totally agree. Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @WoodyONeal
    @WoodyONeal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lot's of useful info here sir. I shoot a LOT of medical, lawyer, "professional genre" headshots. This video is literally my life, LOL. CANT underestimate the need for this segment of photography given the explosion of the work-from-home types as well. Keep on clickin'!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good to know. Good luck with your shoots!

  • @charleshacker765
    @charleshacker765 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Double Windsor. I never knew the term! Nice job! Appreciated the whole thought.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

  • @brsaravia
    @brsaravia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you Jay P, great video. Learned a lot !!!

  • @KenyattaDavisPhotography
    @KenyattaDavisPhotography ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Definitely learned a lot from this video. Straight forward and great information

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear. Glad it was helpful!

  • @Purplekingman
    @Purplekingman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazingly helpful!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @WorldMusicStageRecords
    @WorldMusicStageRecords 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. Love the simplicity and how effective a simple setup can be. Thanks

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you liked it! Thanks for your comment!

  • @tbeiber09
    @tbeiber09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super helpful and the simple setup helps with efficiency. I hope there's a part 2 on editing headshots like that. Is it really any different than normal?

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty much basic portrait image retouching unless the client wants more than that.

  • @felm.974
    @felm.974 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sir for these tips! Question, where else can we find standard pricing for portrait work? Loved this video, if possible, please make more videos where you mention pricing. Thanks :)

  • @PhillipGuyton
    @PhillipGuyton ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful and insightful thank you!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

  • @JE-ks9kn
    @JE-ks9kn ปีที่แล้ว

    a great clip and I took alot of good tips from it, thanks!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

  • @adamhendrix8235
    @adamhendrix8235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this! I have to take corporate headshots all the time for my work so it's nice to see I'm getting similar results! Could you do a video about corporate portraits with environmental backgrounds? Maybe outside and inside? I might just be limited by my glass, but I can never get a nice "creamy" depth of field unless I luck up on a super long hallway or real open work space.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take a look at these two videos. They might help with what you are struggling with:
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    • @adamhendrix8235
      @adamhendrix8235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheSlantedLens Thanks! Really appreciate your content!

  • @MDMiller60
    @MDMiller60 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tips 'n' techniques.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!

  • @jaiel.p
    @jaiel.p ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @SinaFarhat
    @SinaFarhat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice and informative! :)
    Have a good week!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it useful! Thanks, you too!

  • @gregshawphotography8828
    @gregshawphotography8828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video. A lot of questions answered.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are welcome! Glad it was helpful!

  • @frankwoodbery2473
    @frankwoodbery2473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, lots of good tips. I noticed was that the camera was above the subject's eye level, and I usually try not to shoot "down" at the subject. Also - did you raise or lower the camera to correspond with the subject? Thanks!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The rule of thumb for me is to be slightly above the eyes and yes I raised it up to do that.

  • @jer3006
    @jer3006 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jay, so helpful.
    What do you ask to determine whether you will shoot vertical or landscape frames? I noticed your examples are all vertical. Thanks for sharing this, love the foldable wagon and foldable stepstool tips!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We always ask the client what format they want and where they are going to be used.

  • @gigxr
    @gigxr ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for posting the pricing break down!

  • @Smoothnf
    @Smoothnf 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of tripod were you using?

  • @blueyedrummer64
    @blueyedrummer64 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great advice as usual!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so! Thanks for your comment!

  • @johnleighdesigns
    @johnleighdesigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great stuff - i bounce between heaadshots/portraits/creative/concept shoots for models, actors, musicians, performers and have only done a very few corporate or business shots - would like to get more of that business but cold calling is not my thing so I will give advertising a try see if can get something!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go for it! Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

  • @MrSdbmgarcia
    @MrSdbmgarcia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it Thanks for watching!

  • @deewonda1952
    @deewonda1952 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! I learn so much from your channel! I'm beginning to network for corporate headshot work in the new area I moved to. Is your Quick Shoot pricing per person for a certain number (~5) and without Assistant/Makeup? Thank you!

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The assistant and makeup are additional. And it depends on what your local market will bear.

  • @oriffel
    @oriffel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    helpful, appreciated.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

  • @kapilbhallafoto
    @kapilbhallafoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful info

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

  • @moeedkanani7450
    @moeedkanani7450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you that was really helpful um i have a question how much do photographers normally charge for normal portraits with edits? I'm asking because i dont live in the USA

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That really does depend on where you live. It would be helpful if you could enquire around to local photographers in your area. The higher cost of living the more people need to charge.

    • @moeedkanani7450
      @moeedkanani7450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSlantedLens oh i didn't know that thanks🌹

  • @NightRazor
    @NightRazor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many photos would you submit per person generally? Just the one? I have not gotten to the point of full scale paid gigs yet.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We usually share a gallery with the client of about a dozen images per person and then they select the image or images that they want to have retouched. Some of our clients who do a lot of promotion with the images want upwards to 30-40 images that they can look through and choose.

  • @rickierecardophotography7406
    @rickierecardophotography7406 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would to learn more about corporate headshots and pricing.

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We have several other videos about corporate headshots you might like: th-cam.com/users/TheSlantedLenssearch?query=corporate

  • @KenyattaDavisPhotography
    @KenyattaDavisPhotography ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain the difference in price you charge for the headshots $2500-$3000 and the full day rate of $2000-$2500

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If I am charging a rate of $2500 - $3000 that is for a full day.

  • @cnlicnli
    @cnlicnli 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What *SPECIFIC* rights does the client get and for how long?

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to work that out with them. But headshots are not images that you can sell in any other way so maintaining the rights doesn't make as much sense here.

  • @GaryFoxChampagneCampaigns
    @GaryFoxChampagneCampaigns 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You do need to bring in MUA

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes if they are willing to pay for it. We do often/

  • @bradleybiederer8796
    @bradleybiederer8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it a bad idea to be charging a fixed price per headshot taken?

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I usually charge for the time like a half day or a full day. You don't want to have to go for just one.

    • @bradleybiederer8796
      @bradleybiederer8796 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSlantedLens I was thinking travel fee + fixed headshot price with a minimum of X

  • @Valuiskihh
    @Valuiskihh ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, that is much money for few work. I made 5eur per photo and result was great. 100-200eur for couple hours of shooting is good ,but 3000 is overprice imho

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really depends on where you live, the cost of living and what the market will bear.

    • @Valuiskihh
      @Valuiskihh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheSlantedLens as firefighter I have netto 1350eur, so for one photoshoot 100eur is enough, Also I am hobby photographer and dont do commercial shoot usually

  • @rico.productions
    @rico.productions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am God!!!

  • @Flow_Focus_Photo
    @Flow_Focus_Photo ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't believe company are paying that high price

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  ปีที่แล้ว

      It really depends on where you live and what the market will bear.

  • @dzambranav
    @dzambranav 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    southamerica 500$ tops :(

    • @TheSlantedLens
      @TheSlantedLens  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, the prices of course will very depending on where you live and what the market will bear.