Join Robert Vanelli for an in-depth discussion in this video Using light makeup, part of Portrait Photography: Business Portraits.
- Make-up for a corporate portrait…is totally different for make-up for…when I see a model or for a girl going out clubbing.…For a corporate portrait, you want to to keep the…make-up very minimal especially for female clients.…This way the make-up doesn't distract…from the client themselves.…So, on our set usually we have a make-up artist.…If you don't have a make-up artist…available for you or it's not in the budget,…make sure that the subject actually applies the same…make-up they would use when they go to work every day.…
So this way, if someone looks at that image…they can say, "Yes, that is this person."…Male subjects also need a little bit of make-up.…Especially if they're challenged with their hair.…So a simply solution could be a kit like this…and you just pat them down just a little bit…so this way they're not shining…as you're taking the photos.…Make-up artists are a huge plus on your set.…But again, if you don't have access to a make-up artist…make sure that the subject wears the normal make-up…that they normally do when they…
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4/11/2016Released
12/21/2015- Choosing a backdrop
- Scouting locations
- Lighting for corporate headshots and environmental portraits
- Establishing rapport with clients
- Creating a sense of power through posing
- Editing portraits with Lightroom
- Cataloging and organizing images
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 9s
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1. What Gear Do You Need to Shoot?
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Modifying light1m 3s
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2. Determining the Shooting Environment
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Scouting locations2m 24s
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3. Setting Up the Gear
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Using a lightmeter2m 37s
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Shooting on a tripod or off2m 31s
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4. Working with Your Subject for a Standard Headshot
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Establishing rapport5m 34s
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Using light makeup1m 6s
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Working with the subject4m 58s
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What makes an awesome shot1m 47s
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5. Working with Your Subject for an Environmental Portrait
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Choosing a location2m 17s
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6. Importing and Organizing the Images
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Applying a develop preset6m 25s
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Choosing the best shot2m 6s
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7. Post-Processing Techniques in Lightroom
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Post-processing eyes5m 25s
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Improving teeth3m 6s
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Adding lighting effects2m 36s
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Adding vignettes for style3m 10s
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Creating a Social Media Headshot
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How to work with the subject2m 14s
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8. Post-Processing Techniques in Photoshop
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When to jump to Photoshop4m 53s
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Fine-tuning the background9m 40s
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Advanced skin retouching3m 32s
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Conclusion
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Next steps42s
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