This Photographer is Offering Free Headshots to Laid Off Federal Workers

A professional photographer is offering free headshots to laid off federal workers to help them find new jobs.

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2025-2-27 17:42

Photographer Takes 897 Headshots in One Hour and Sets New Record

A photographer broke the record for the most headshots taken in one hour -- capturing almost 900 portraits in sixty minutes. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2025-2-24 18:19

Three-Quarters of Recruiters Prefer AI Headshots to Real Photos, According to Study

A study has found that the majority of recruiters prefer AI headshots to real headshots but only when they don't know that the picture's been AI-generated. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-9-19 15:45

I Got ‘Professional’ AI Headshots to See if Photographers Should Worry

AI-generated headshots are now a thing. Tech companies can offer hundreds of "professional" images for just $10. The question is: Should photographers be concerned? [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-7-31 18:44

Why Headshots Taken by a Photographer Are Better Than AI

The creative behind an AI photo booth says that it is still best to get a headshot taken by a real photographer.

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2024-5-30 21:13

People are Paying $17 for Hundreds of AI-Generated Headshots

Social media users have started using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, to generate professional headshot photos for their Linkedin profiles. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-3-23 20:42

How to Shoot Headshots That Show Personality and Connection

We all know that headshot photography is all about capturing the essence of our subjects - their personality, character, and unique qualities that make them stand out. petapixel.com »

2023-2-23 20:03

New Photo Studio Promises Pro-Level Headshots Without a Photographer

LiloPhoto bills itself as the world's first professional self-portrait studio where anyone can get high-quality portraits taken without needing a photographer. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-12 20:05

How to Light Headshots: Five Tips from Peter Hurley

When it comes to headshots, there is perhaps no better source of information and guidance than the man who has made an empire out of the practice. In this five minute video on the, Peter Hurley quickly breaks down his favorite tips to light the perfect headshot. Tip 1: Peters’s most important tip comes from […] petapixel.com »

2021-10-22 21:50

How to Make People Feel Comfortable When Photographing Headshots

Just about everyone feels some discomfort when posing for photographs. Whether they’ve never had a professional photoshoot before or stiffen up in front of the camera, getting the perfect shot can be difficult. petapixel.com »

2021-6-16 22:53

10,000 Headshots initiative saw 200 photographers give free headshots to unemployed workers

Photographers from across the United States joined together on July 22 to participate in the '10,000 Headshots' initiative, a group effort that involved offering free professional headshots to unemployed workers with the goal of helping them secure new jobs. dpreview.com »

2020-7-28 21:43

Photographers Across the US Teamed Up to Shoot 10,000 Free Headshots for Unemployed Americans

A one-day initiative that took place around the United States yesterday shows the impact photographers can have when they team up to make a difference. It’s called “10,000 Headshots,” and it involved booking and shooting free headshots for 10,000 unemployed Americans across the country in a single day. The initiative was created by the website […] petapixel.com »

2020-7-24 20:59

7 Mistakes Photographers Make When Shooting Professional Headshots

Let’s face it — in-office corporate headshots will not be your most exciting project as a photographer. In fact, in many ways, they’re a photographer’s worst nightmare. First, you don’t control the environment, and more often than not will be in less-than-ideal conditions for the shoot. petapixel.com »

2020-1-3 22:22

Quick Tips on Shooting Better Headshots with an APS-C Sensor Camera

There is a myth that an APS-C sensor camera cannot take great portraits because there isn't that much bokeh--and when it comes to headshots, that's positively not true. APS-C sensors are highly capable and in fact, have a few advantages over medium format and full frame sensors. thephoblographer.com »

2019-5-9 07:00

The Benefits of Posting My Prices for On-Location Corporate Headshots

I made the uncommon decision to post my rates for on-location corporate headshots on my website. Some fear it will scare away clients before the photographer gets to explain the value in their work. petapixel.com »

2019-2-7 21:17

University Headshots Aims to Bring Affordable Professional Headshots to Virginia Universities

University students in Virginia who are joining the workforce soon may find this project helpful. Lexington-based mobile photography and headshot studio University Headshots wants to expand their equipment and reach to bring affordable professional headshots to campuses across the state through Kickstarter funding. thephoblographer.com »

2018-12-27 02:00

This Photo Booth Shoots ‘Professional’ Headshots for $20

IRIS is a new photo booth that’s designed to shoot “professional” portraits of professionals for only $20. Instead of looking like typical photo book snapshots, the portraits are supposed to look like they were shot by a headshot photographer with studio lighting. petapixel.com »

2017-9-19 18:45

How to Shoot Corporate Headshots: 3 Looks in 30 Minutes

When you’re taking corporate headshots, you often have a tight window in which to fit everything in. But usually you’re also going to be expected to create more than one look. Jay P. Morgan of The Slanted Lens runs through his simple setup in this 5 minute video. Morgan set up the shoot with a […] petapixel.com »

2017-8-12 18:37

Back to basics: A simple three-point lighting setup for headshots

Music photographer PJ Pantelis points out that three point lighting is nothing new, but it's not something every self-taught photographer has learned. If that sounds like you and you're looking to experiment with studio portraiture, his recent demo provides a great starting point. dpreview.com »

2017-5-16 22:38