Beyond Headshots
One of the most common requests we receive is for headshots, but as it turns out, most people are really looking for more personalized portraits. Let’s talk about it!
While we do offer stand-alone Headshots for individuals and teams, and Headshot Days (like mini sessions for headshots), in my experience, I’ve found most people do want and need more than just one photo in front of a plan black or white backdrop. I’m always happy to take simple and clean new headshots for you, however, I often find myself encouraging clients to think beyond the headshot.
At Luminarie Creative, my speciality is portraiture! If I may be so bold, I believe that booking an individual portrait session is almost always a better choice than basic headshots. Why? Let’s start by looking at this suite of portraits from a recent session:
These images were all taken during the same 90 minute session.
My client had her outfits well prepared and changed quickly, so we were able to photograph her in seven different looks!
We shot all these images in one space during one session, but I created variety for her by using a variety of backdrops, alternating between studio light and natural light, and by offering lots of posing guidance to great different moods and show different facets of her personality throughout.
Does this series of portraits include headshots? Yes! But it also includes much more range and allows you to get more mileage out of your portraits.
Portrait sessions allow us to be more personalized than we can be with standard headshots. We will choose a location and theme that is tailored to your industry, style and personal taste. We play music, laugh, talk and have fun together while we shoot. This creates a relaxed vibe that ensures you enjoy the experience as much as the final product.
Let’s kick off a creative conversation and plan a session that’s totally customized to your needs, and make some portrait magic together.