...but eventually (after literally years of ghosting around here) I am stepping into the deep end! And where else to start but wih the dreaded headshot? So please, wade in with guns blaring! Promise I can handle it

Ps: I'm new to this system, so please forgive if the images come out HUGE...







Is this last one too tight to be used as a head shot? I feel it is, but it would be good to get a professional opinion, coz I really like it.


Oh! And almost forgot, these are as is and havn't been photoshopped or anything. If I was to do that, what would you recommend?

i like them but i think the white background was a bad choice because you are so fair skinned.if it wasnt for the dark hair you'd blend right in.

I agree, but our options were limited!

These were actually taken by my flatmate (who is a student photographer). We just spent an hour fooling around in the studio which (unfortunately) only has the option of white. I promised her that if she took some shots for me I would throw them to the wolves and get her some decent feedback

I happen to really like the third one! It's nicely done (with a few photoshop adjustments) and you look great! Of the three, you are connecting best in this shot.

Good luck!

Ron

quote:

Originally posted by Aotearoa:
I agree, but our options were limited!
We just spent an hour fooling around in the studio which (unfortunately) only has the option of white.

I'm in agreement that the white background isn't a great choice here. Even if your background is white (white seamless paper, wall, etc), a photographer with a decent understanding of lighting can make that background any tone of gray - which I think would be an improvement here.

The second shot is clearly the winner.

The first is a "deer in the headlights," the third, much too close.

I just reduced the exposure, added a bit more saturation... and voila! You've got a serviceable commercial headshot.



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Thank you so much for all the advice and kind words! And thank you for the photoshopping Robert, it definately has opened my eyes. I'll bear this all in mind in the future!