Master Your Headshot Setup with These Expert Tips

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In “Master Your Headshot Setup,” Pye Jirsa shares his top-notch techniques to elevate your headshot game and create his favorite headshot setup. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this video is packed with invaluable tips that will transform the way you approach headshot photography. Pye kicks off with the fundamentals of lighting, breaking down the essential principles and showing you how to manipulate light to highlight your subject’s best features. You’ll get the inside scoop on the key, fill, and rim lights, and how to position them for maximum impact. Next, discover the power of MagMod’s innovative light modifiers. Pye demonstrates how the MagBox, MagGrid, and other tools can shape and soften light, creating flattering and professional-looking headshots. Real-time examples showcase just how dramatically these modifiers can improve your shots. But great lighting is just one piece of the puzzle. Learn how to direct your clients to achieve the perfect angle, expression, and posture. Camera settings are another vital component, and Pye dives deep into the settings he uses for headshots. From aperture and shutter speed to ISO and white balance, you’ll understand how to set your camera for optimal results and it's all published on screen including the RAW straight out of the camera images to see. This video isn’t just about theory; it’s packed with practical, real-world demonstrations. Pye Jirsa is a renowned photographer with years of experience, and his insights are invaluable, offering you a chance to learn from one of the best in the industry. Join a community of passionate photographers, the MagMod Community! Leave your comments, share your experiences, and get your questions answered. We’re here to support your photographic journey. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to our channel for more photography tips and tutorials. Hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! Give our model Kiara a follow at @iamkiarazayas 00:00 Intro 00:49 Level 1.0 — Paramount 04:03 Level 1.1 — Clamshell 05:18 Level 2.0 — Positive Fill 06:31 Level 2.1 — Negative Fill 07:40 Level 3.0 — Backlights 09:38 Level 3.1 — Colored Backlight 10:03 Summary (All Images)