Business Headshots / Rush Job
Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting the folks at TPN (The Production Network) who contacted us Friday about a super rush job they had the need to accomplish, and were seeking the services of a professional headshot photographer. This shoot had to take place on a late Sunday afternoon, with the final files done before the end of the evening. The idea was that TPN needed these headshots for a presentation to take place, and would be used in print form. SO, there was a lot to be done. We showed up at their offices around 2 p.m. and scouted a nice spot to set up. By 3 p.m. we were “moving them in and moving them out.” Shooting for professional art directors at a big ad agency is always “a lot of fun” (ha!) But, when the pressure is on in that regard it always makes it more interesting. These folks know what they want as they have labored through thousands of shoots as art directors and it was fun to work with them. They gave _and_took direction quite easily. Done by 4, and out the door by 4:30. Up the highway to my place where I did my editing and uploaded their proof files by 6 p.m. Since both of us are on deadline they were quick to pick and within an hour I had their six headshots choices and the work in front of me. What they were looking for was a consistent look. Be that black and white, grain, crop or all three they just wanted the photos to look good together. I ended up giving them both (color and black and white as well as cropped and un-cropped versions for their own future use.) By 10 p.m. (their actual deadline was noon the next day) I uploaded their files and busted their deadline! My feeling is that if “you are on time you are already late.” So we both were able to tuck this one away successfully. Always a good thing. We love this type of shoot as it encourages us to step up our game a bit which are toes to be kept on! So if you (dear client) ever have an “emergency headshot situation” feel free to let us know!
