Cape town Headshot Photographer
Headshots
Welcome to my Headshot section.
Headshots probably form about 60% of my commercial photography business
Every company’s needs and brief differ.
Hopefully this page will provide more info. If you have any questions please ask any time!
Different headshot options
As you can see headshots means different things to different people.
It is important to understand the different options and everything that goes into it.
You will then have a clear idea of what your needs are and hopefully I can deliver accordingly.
Solid Backgrounds
This is the most popular and the most practical as companies can easily use these types of photos many different platforms without changing to much.
Neutral grey is my personal favourite as it works with all skin tones and clothing colours.
(With my packages I provide a Grey backdrop)
The second most popular is white.
Typically a five light setup is used
As you can see headshots means different things to different people.
It is important to understand the different options and everything that goes into it.
You will then have a clear idea of what your needs are and hopefully I can deliver accordingly.
To view my Full headshot portfolio
Some Questions:
Why a good headshot?
I help companies show who the people are behind their Logo by providing professional, friendly and inviting headshots for their Websites, Social media and all other forms of communication. Together with product shots, environmental photography and video marketing I ensure that their digital image reflects their “real life” values
How long does it take?
It takes met about 45min to 60min to set up all the lights and equipment. A session normally lasts between 10min-30min per person depending on what you want to achieve with the head shots.
With big groups and limited time, we can easily fit 6 people per hour.
You will get a high Res disc with all the usable images of the day. We will take neutral as well as friendly images. You can use what you need.
Photos will be ready within 2 working days.
Make-up and Hair
Depending on your industry it might be good idea to get in a professional hair and make-up artist. I can book it or send you some options.
Backgrounds
I provide a grey background for all my shoots. You are welcome to provide your own background if you have something in mind.
How many photos?
Depending on the package option you choose I take about 10-20 photos if each person. (ALL usable photos are sent unedited) Each person then choose two final images which are post processed (Most people know this is "photoshop")
Posing
Depending on the company brief and style guide we will hopefully get friendly, confident and inviting images. It's my job to make you look amazing. Part of this is using posing to make you look amazing!
Pricing
On the pricing side all will depend whether you come to me here in Durbanville or
if you want me to come to you. (Option 2 makes sense if you are 5 people and more)
OPTION 1: Single headshot pricing in Pinehurst(Durbanville)
- Five light headshot setup with grey background + a few photos outside with a blurred garden background
- Your schedule, multiple clothing changes
- Session is 30min
- You receive all the usable photos from the shoot (Unedited)
- You choose your final 3 images which will be post processed (Photoshop)
R1250 pp
OPTION 2: On-location (Your office)
Pricing for headshots is different than normal commercial shoots as there are a lot more equipment needed and to make it easy to price for clients this is charged per person. (not time based). It gets more cost effective the more people are being photographed.
Rough Guide:
1-5 Persons – R4500 Per session (minimum cost)
1-10 Persons – R6500 Per session (most popular)
11+ persons – R600 per person
20+ Persons – R450 per person
50+ Persons – R350 per person
As you can see it is more cost effective to have more peopl on a shoot so my advice to would be to club together and do enough people to make it more cost effective.
* This includes all my equipment usage(excluding backgrounds*) as well as all travel costs in the Northern Suburbs.
**Travel to to Cape town CBD (call-out) is R450
OPTION 3: Environmental shoot (your location)
- 3 light setup in various different setups on location
- multiple clothing changes
- Session is up to two hours
- You receive all the usable photos from the shoot (Unedited)
- You choose your final 12 images which will be post processed (Photoshop)
- A grey formal "linkedin" photo can also be done
R4500 pp
More Info:
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Behind the scenes
See what happens on commercial shoots
"Contact me now via email with your specific needs and lets get the shoot done....perfectly first time! "
Riekert
info@riekertcloete.co.m
