definition: Headshot Photography: a specific portrait that captures a person’s appearance for branding, promotion or casting. It is designed to clearly illustrate the personality inside the person photographed..
HEADSHOT SESSION
Stephan Hudson Photography Headshot specialties are
• Signature Creative Headshot: a portrait that captures a person’s appearance for branding, promotion or castingabut also adds more depth to your portraits, to tell story. My signature style does this by featuring, and specific props, color palettes, specific to you that pops and sets itself apart from the traditional headshot.
Ideal for Artists, Stylists, Musicians, DJs, Social Influencers, Entrepreneurs, Business Professionals, Public Speakers, Authors, Real Estate agents, etc.
• Actor/Model Headshot: is your is your first visual audition that shows casting callers in the industry what you look like so they can decide whether to bring you in for the audition.
Ideal for Actors, Models, Musicians, Performers. and Entertainers
• Corporate Headshot: business portrait photo typically used for resumes, company websites, business cards, marketing campaigns, and press releases.
Ideal for: Company Directories, Staffing Firms, Non-Profit Organizations, School Staff. etc.
“My job is to understand your brand’s vision,
and then create a gallery of images that embodies you and your brand.”
WHATS INCLUDED?
Prior to the photo shoot session:
• Client consultations - 30-Minute Pre-Session Strategy Call (Wardrobe/accessory)
• Mood board - sample poses, customized background(s)
• Wardrobe advice, direction and support.
One the Day of the shoot:
• The best in customer service for your in-studio or on location shoot.
• Model pose direction/guidance, that best capture the many sides of your personality.
• Brief reviews of the session (in real time) to ensure your headshot vision is captured.
What can you expect as a client?
Prior to the Photo Shoot Session:
• Client consultations 60-Minute Pre-Session Strategy Call (Wardrobe/accessory)
• Mood board: A customized layout that depicts the look and feel of our shoot and will include sample poses, and background(s) that compliment your culture.
• Wardrobe advice, direction and support.
Pre-Shoot Prep
To ensure we capture the best photos we possibly can, I prepare a client profile, mood board, and color palette that best captures who you are as a person or brand.
On the Day of the Shoot
•Client is greeted with best in class customer service.
(Optional refreshments : TAZO Tea, Poland Spring, Kind Bar, etc.)
The refreshment options depend if the shoot is in-studio or on-location.
• We review the direction/vision of the days’ shoot with the prepared Moodboard.
• The outfit(s) and props are laid out in order of the scene, so the shoot runs efficiently and seamlessly.
If a make-up /hair stylist is hired: you then begin to have your hair and or make-up done.
• We then do a test shot to identify your BEST side for lighting, and ensure the make-up & hair looks flawless.
• The shoot begins and we capture/create the best images that captures your vision through my lens.
Throughout the shoot we (briefly) reference the mood board and check our images on screen to ensure the vision is properly executed and you are looking your best.
• Upon the completion of the shoot, we debrief, review the images to ensure your brand expectations were met.
After the Shoot
• Live Zoom meeting gallery where we review of RAW image proofs.
• You select the top images you want
(The amount of images varies on which package is purchased.)
• Headshot, Portraits, and Profile Pics for Facebook, Instagram Linkedin platforms.
Images are ready-to-use for your website, social media and PR.
• (10-50) complimentary refined/touched-up high resolution digital images.
Final number varies on purchased packaged.
These images included a 1 year license for commercial use.
(additional images are available, and can be ordered/touched-up upon request.)
• A Photography Certificate that details all the images and the personal and or commercial rights you have for each.
Photography Certificate
After your session is complete, you receive a photographer certificate of purchase that details all the images you selected, the personal or commercial rights you have for each.
Customer Experience
Headshot Services
MINI HEADSHOT SESSION
A 30 minute photography session of a person that captures the personality of the subject(s).
Ideal for: Staffing Firms, Resume, LinkedIn, Facebook, profile images, etc.
Included Services:
• Client consultations 15-Minute pre-session strategy call to develop a shoot specific to your look.
• Up to 30 minutes of photography coverage
• Photography Session with up to (1) Signature scenes/setups.
• (1) complimentary high-resolution image - retouched and ready to upload.
• We will sit down together after the shoot and go through the images to select the best shots for retouching.
• Certified Headshot Certificate, including the copyrighted images from your shoot.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS/SERVICES (Available A La Carte’)
• Non-Commercial Images $50.00 per image
• Commercial Images $100.00 and up per image (commercial rates depend on usage)
• Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Clothing Stylist are available. (Rates vary on the project).
• On-Location Shoot options are also available. (Rates vary on distance and location permit guidelines).
SIGNATURE HEADSHOT SESSION
A specific portrait that captures a person’s appearance for branding, promotion or casting.
It is designed to that clearly illustrate the personality inside the person photographed.
Ideal for: Branding, & Promotional Head shots as well as social media profile photos.
Included Services:
• Client consultations 30-Minute pre-session strategy call to develop a shoot specific to your look.
• Mood board sample poses and customized background(s) that matches your personality.
• Photography Session with up to (2) Signature scenes/setups.
• (2) complimentary high-resolution images - retouched and ready to upload.
• We will sit down together after the shoot and go through the images to select the best shots for retouching.
• Certified Headshot Certificate, including the copyrighted images from your shoot.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS/SERVICES (Available A La Carte’)
• Non-Commercial Images $50.00 per image
• Commercial Images $100.00 and up per image (commercial rates depend on usage)
• Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Clothing Stylist are available. (Rates vary on the project).
• On-Location Shoot options are also available. (Rates vary on distance and location permit guidelines).
MODEL/ACTOR/ARTIST HEADSHOTS SESSION
A specific portrait that captures a person’s appearance for branding, promotion or casting.
It is designed to that clearly illustrate the personality inside the person photographed.
Ideal for: Profile images, Casting calls, Comp calls, Tear sheets, etc.
Included Services:
• Client consultations 30-Minute pre-session strategy call to develop a shoot specific to your look.
• Mood board sample poses and customized background(s) that matches your personality.
• Photography Session with up to (2) Signature scenes/setups.
• (2) complimentary high-resolution images - retouched and ready to upload.
• We will sit down together after the shoot and go through the images to select the best shots for retouching.
• Certified Headshot Certificate, including the copyrighted images from your shoot.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS/SERVICES (Available A La Carte’)
• Non-Commercial Images $50.00 per image
• Commercial Images $100.00 and up per image (commercial rates depend on usage)
• Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Clothing Stylist are available. (Rates vary on the project).
• On-Location Shoot options are also available. (Rates vary on distance and location permit guidelines).
GROUP CORPORATE HEADSHOT SESSION
A photography session for businesses/corporations seeking the high quality head shots for their team/employees.
Ideal for: Company Directories, Staffing Firms, Non-Profit Organizations, School Staff. etc.
Included Services:
• 5-10 minutes per person (average is 6 people per hour)
• One look (time spent per person approx. 10 minutes).
• (1) complimentary high-resolution image - retouched and ready to upload.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS/SERVICES (Available A La Carte’)
• Non-Commercial Images $50.00 per image
• Commercial Images $100.00 and up per image (commercial rates depend on usage)
• Make-up Artist, Hair Stylist, Clothing Stylist are available. (Rates vary on the project).
• On-Location Shoot options are also available. (Rates vary on distance and location permit guidelines).