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Headshot Background Hacks That Save Time and Impress Clients | Gary Hughes

In this video, Gary Hughes breaks down three ways to turn your photography backgrounds into a system that saves time, makes client onboarding easier, and solves one of the most frustrating consistency problems in headshot photography. What's covered: • How to build a background library your clients can actually use • How to create digital versions of your backgrounds while you're already shooting • How to use the same technique on location to match backgrounds later, without recreating anything in camera • Why a style guide might be the most valuable thing you can offer a corporate client SUBSCRIBE AND BE PART OF THE ADORAMA FAMILY: ➥ https://www.youtube.com/user/adoramaTV __________________________________ Be the first to shop our great deals and sales by signing up for emails from Adorama! https://www.adorama.com/MyAccount/Login 🔷 Save 5% Every Day† or Special Financing* On purchases of $199+ with the Adorama Edge Credit Card. Learn More: https://www.adorama.com/g/adorama-credit. __________________________________ ✘ GEAR USED: Fuji XH2 Mirrorless Camera https://www.adorama.com/fujifilm-x-h2-mirrorless-camera/p/ifjxh2 Fujifilm 50-140mm 2.8 https://www.adorama.com/fujifilm-xf-50-140-mm-f-2-8-r-lm-ois-wr-lens/p/ifj50140xf Tether Tools AeroTrac Workstation Kit https://www.adorama.com/tether-tools-aerotrac-workstation-foldable-pro-kit-laptop-stand/p/ttatwsprokit Tether Tools Optima 10G Cable https://www.adorama.com/tether-tools-tetherpro-optima-10g-15-ft-usb-c-cable/p/ttcuc15g2org Manfrotto Xtra Carbon Fiber Tripod https://www.adorama.com/manfrotto-290-xtra-3-section-carbon-fiber-tripod-legs/p/bgt290xtc3us Manfrotto Grip Action Ball Head https://www.adorama.com/manfrotto-322rc2-grip-action-ball-head-quick-release/p/bg322rc2 Westcott 8'8 X-Drop Pro Backdrop Stand https://www.adorama.com/westcott-8-x-8-ft-x-drop-pro-backdrop-kit/p/we877k Glow EZ Lock 12x56" Quick Strip Softbox https://www.adorama.com/glow-ez-lock-12-x-56-inch-quick-strip-softbox-bowens/p/glsbez1256 Glow ParaSnap 44" Octa https://www.adorama.com/glow-parasnap-44-octa-sterlingfibre-softbox-flashpoint-xplor-mount/p/glsbps44go Flashpoint Turtle Base C-Stand Cross Arm Boom Kit https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-turtle-base-c-stand-cross-arm-boom-kit-10-5-ft/p/fplscba Kupo 5/8 Offset Arm https://www.adorama.com/kupo-kg006512-baby-5-8-offset-arm-chrome-plated/p/kukg006512 Flashpoint XPLOR Pro II TTL Pocket Round Flash Head Kit https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-xplor-100-pro-ii-r2-ttl-pocket-flash-round-head-kit/p/fplfx100piik Flashpoint EVOLV 200 Pro II https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-evolv-200-pro-ii-r2-ttl-pocket-flash-godox-ad200pro-ii/p/fplfev200pii Flashpoint XPLOR 600 Pro II https://www.adorama.com/flashpoint-xplor-600-pro-ii-r2-ttl-outdoor-flash-godox-ad600pro-ii/p/fplfx600piit Glow EX Lock 60" Umbrella https://www.adorama.com/glow-gl-u-60-inch-white-parabolic-umbrella-removable-silver-black/p/glu60wbc Background Options Page See the actual background sample page referenced in this video: https://hughesfioretti.com/team-and-event-headshot-background-options/ #headshotphotography #photographytips #adorama __________________________________ ❐ LET'S GET SOCIAL ❏ ➥ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adoramanyc ➥ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/adorama/ ➥ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adorama/ ➥ X https://x.com/adorama ➥ Discord https://www.adorama.com/discord ❐ MORE ADORAMA ❏ ➥ Shop https://www.adorama.com/ ➥ Blog https://www.adorama.com/alc/ ➥ Adorama Events https://www.youtube.com/@AdoramaEvents __________________________________ Meet the Team! Models Andres and Tabitha from Art By Light Photography https://www.instagram.com/artbylightportraits Camera Operator Caleb | Spectacle Photo Follow Gary Hughes on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyhughesofficial/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuVtQHQx3gbeRkm8UmugYng __________________________________ THANKS SO MUCH FOR WATCHING!