You can build a high-end headshot portfolio with nothing more than a speedlite, trigger, softbox, and stand, if you understand how to control light. You don't need 600-watt strobe lights or high-end softboxes to get the commercial portfolio.
I know what you might be thinking. "Will AI replace professional photographers? Are the days of hiring a professional photographer numbered?" As the owner of 415Headshots, a San Francisco-based headshot studio, I'm here to quell those fears.
As a headshot photographer, it's your job to make sure your clients look their best. However, taking the perfect studio headshot isn't just about lighting and composition. It's also about understanding your client's needs and making them feel comfortable in front of the camera.
