Shoot Headshots That Pop!
$29.95
"Shoot Headshots that Pop!" was created to teach photographers the art and business of headshot photography. Headshots are not just about great portrait lighting and blurry backgrounds, but about capturing the essence of the person being photographed and bringing out their raw personality. This book is designed to teach you not only the technical details of headshot photography, but how to direct your clients as well.
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To Be a Successful Headshot Photographer, You must:
- Confidently direct your clients into a genuine expression to help them form a memorable connection with the viewer.
- Know the ins and outs of lighting and how to carve and sculpt the face of each individual who comes through your studio.
- Know what backgrounds to shoot clients on based on their profession.
- Give your clients tips to help them look like themselves on their best day.
- Own the right equipment to get the job done, and know when and why certain lenses or lighting equipment is used.
- Quickly develop en eye to catch distracting elements like strongly patterned clothing or a busy background.
- Create unique photos that are memorable but easily replicable for each of your clients.
The need for Headshots is Vastly Increasing
Did you know that the headshot industry has huge potential? Getting in now can put you well ahead of the curve:
- 9 out of 10 of people research others on social media before deciding to hire or work with them. (The Muse)
- 1 in 5 people will ONLY look at profile pictures and nothing else on LinkedIn! (HSN Beauty)
- Clients are 14x more likely to be taken seriously if they have a professional headshot on their social media profiles. (LinkedIn)
Why Purchase this Book?
- I specialize in headshots. The entire focus of my career has been on bringing out the best emotions and expressions to truly help you connect with your audience. I am not a "Jack of All Trades" photographer, and have hidden all my secrets in this highly detailed book.
- It includes my personalized assistance. I love to help people who take themselves seriously. If you decide to invest in this book, it tells me that you're taking your career seriously and you want to take headshots that can really make a difference in people's lives. Therefore, if you have any questions at all about how to make your work better, feel free to email them to me and I'll personally respond with my best suggestions.
- You'll enjoy reading this book. I tried to make this book a bit entertaining, so it won't just be a super boring, technical and dull read. The amount of information in it is huge, but it's not overly complex to where your eyes will glaze over.
- This book covers all the technical and artistic information. I've see photography books out there that show you how to use your camera. I've seen some out there that show you how to direct people and position them in the frame. This book covers both, but is very specific to headshots, and you'll not only learn exact camera settings, lighting setups, and lenses to use, but you'll also learn what to say to your clients to pull out interesting and unique emotions.
A Little About The Author
Martin Bentsen, 2011 Honors Graduate, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Martin Bentsen, founder of City Headshots®, graduated in 2011 with honors from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts' Film and Television program with a focus on directing. City Headshots®, started in 2010, is ranked the top headshot studio in all of New York City according to Yelp. City Headshots® employs seven people and has locations in New York, Denver, and Philadelphia. Some of City Headshots’ clients include well known companies such as LinkedIn Corp and American Express, and many of its photos have been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
As a filmmaker who has written four features and directed two of them, Martin not only understands the intricacies of directing and creating a memorably unique image, but also what it takes for photographers to successfully navigate the art and business world to make themselves memorable. He coaches photographers one-on-one with their headshots, stylistic choices, marketing, and business strategies, and even in how they conduct themselves during the actual photoshoot. In the marketing department, Martin is a member of both the National Association of Sales Professionals and Sales & Marketing Executives International, two highly acclaimed marketing organizations in the United States.
Martin’s long term goal is to grow City Headshots into a national brand to bring high quality and reliable headshot photographers consistently great clients.
The question he wants every photographer who trains with him to focus on is:
As a filmmaker who has written four features and directed two of them, Martin not only understands the intricacies of directing and creating a memorably unique image, but also what it takes for photographers to successfully navigate the art and business world to make themselves memorable. He coaches photographers one-on-one with their headshots, stylistic choices, marketing, and business strategies, and even in how they conduct themselves during the actual photoshoot. In the marketing department, Martin is a member of both the National Association of Sales Professionals and Sales & Marketing Executives International, two highly acclaimed marketing organizations in the United States.
Martin’s long term goal is to grow City Headshots into a national brand to bring high quality and reliable headshot photographers consistently great clients.
The question he wants every photographer who trains with him to focus on is:
How can you bring out the absolute best in every single client who comes through your studio?
Remember: it's not just about the photoshoot itself, but about the experience as a whole. Every client who works with you must have fun and truly enjoy the entire process from initial booking all the way through post-production when they're sent the link to all their photos.
Thank you!
I appreciate your interest in my eBook, and truly hope to have the opportunity to teach you how to shoot headshots that pop. I hope you have a great day and enjoy the rest of my website!
Sincerely,
Martin Bentsen
Founder, City Headshots
martin@cityheadshots.com
(646) 504-6521
Sincerely,
Martin Bentsen
Founder, City Headshots
martin@cityheadshots.com
(646) 504-6521
Martin Bentsen, 2011 Honors Graduate, NYU Tisch School of the Arts
