Need advice on shooting headshots.

13 years 1 week ago #55701 by Pics by Mr
I have recently been asked to do head shots for a friend who cannot afford a professional but needs head shots for her resume to be accepted into a professional musical. I have no head shot experience, and help would be appreciated.

First off, what poses should I use? Can anyone provide a webpage that has information on posing?

Second of all, which lens should I use? 18-135mm? 70-200mm? Any other advice would be appreciated.


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13 years 1 week ago #55703 by J Blake
I would look at professional photos, then imitate them.


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13 years 1 week ago #55704 by Pics by Mr
Thanks for the advice.


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13 years 1 week ago #55706 by Quick Cat
I would use the 70-200, its better optically and the telephoto length is more flattering for portraits. Anything from 85-135mm should be good. As for lighting. Sit them close to a window receiving indirect natural light, then use a reflector on the opposite side to bounce light back onto the shadowed part of their face. This almost always gives a nice natural effect and looks professional.


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13 years 1 week ago #55707 by Pics by Mr
Using window light, that's great! Thanks. I never thought about window light.


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