A more creative style of business headshot, Mad Men was an influence! - Nikon D300 Nikkor 80-200mm @ f/7.1 ISO 200 1/160th - Strobist: SB-800 @ 1/4 power in 43" brolly to frame rightThis afternoon Clark came to my home studio in St. Petersburg, Florida for a business headshot. We had been in contact the day before and he sent me a few samples of headshot styles he liked. He was definitely open to something other than the bright, straight on traditional business headshot. Actually, the above shot was my favorite from the headshot session and not one of Clark's choices, but I still gave it to him as a free bonus anyway! For me, I liked the S-curve of his head tilt on down to the slight bend of his tie. I used selective editing to make the background essentially go black then cropped to create the final look and feel of the image. This could very well turn out to be one of my five favorite shots of 2013!
Another more dramatically lit style business headshot - Nikon D300 Nikkor 80-200mm @ f/10 ISO 200 1/160th - Strobist: SB-800 @ 1/4 power in 43" brolly to immediate frame rightAgain, using just one speedlight off camera in order to create more defining shadows in the headshot, the above image cropped tightly purposefully below the top of the head, is a more stylized business headshot. This is just one of many types possible that I offer both here in my home studio and also possible right in your office or home location.
It took Clark and I a little longer than usual to create these headshot images, but I was glad to as I am always happy when I can produce new work and when a client is willing to experiment a little along with me. Thanks Clark!
UPDATE from Clark:
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Shortly after getting my professional picture from Jason, I posted the following message in ~50 LinkedIn groups:
I am a LION growing my network while seeking employment in the Tampa Bay area - Connect with me at www.linkedin.com/in/clarkfinnical - While
you’re there check out my profile. :)
In a matter of days my connections have grown from 800 to 1500. I believe the professional picture that Jason created played a major part in that success. -- Clark
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