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I’ve been struggling lately, how to offer headshot sessions during the pandemic and winter.
Back in spring, I offered many options for socially distanced photo sessions. I also did front porch headshots. I set up a studio backdrop and my lights on my covered front porch. I was able to take some really nice and professional headshots.
Then came the humidity of the summer. Happily the offices that I worked indoors with kept windows and doors open. I combined this with my long zoom lens and my “hands off” client coaching and positioning. Results: a safe distance and successful and healthy sessions.
Now we are back to winter and the pandemic continues.We are certainly weary of it all, but I sam till avoiding indoor studio sessions for the most part. Yes, it’s a struggle to have access to a very hygienic and open studio space – but I’m not advertising and offering my mini branding sessions or studio headshot sessions.
But… I recently had some outdoor headshot winter sessions that convinced me (and my clients) that winter doesn’t need to stop us from simple headshot sessions!
![Melissa Maillett Photography Corporate Headshot](https://melissamaillett.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-02-11_0004-1024x364.jpg)
All the images in this blog were taken outdoors in winter and I believe they stand up to any corporate headshot in studio or in an office.
Yes, maybe we needed to wait a few minutes for the wind to stop blowing, and maybe I did need to crack a few jokes to keep the mood up after I asked a client to take their warm coat and mask off – but it only took a few minutes to capture these awesome and professional images.
“Just a few minutes?!” you may be asking, “how?”
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- As a professional headshot photographer in the DC, MD and Northern VA area, I have a good idea of where to take the shots. If generic and corporate is what you are going for I know where we can jump out of the warm car, set up, and photograph. In a few minutes we will be done!
- If you want me to come to your office exterior, I will use my “photographer eye” to make a quick judgement of angles and backgrounds.
- As long as you come prepared (hair and makeup ready) I can make sure you are looking good. I will never just accept a shot where the wind is blowing your hair – there are ways to block the wind – or set up in a different area.
- And I’m good at keeping you warm as long as possible so no red noses or watery eyes – even at the colder temperatures.
- I will shoot quickly and efficiently, posing you so that we can capture your best angle – then we will laugh at how cold we are – and “bang” the session is done!
If you are interested in more information about outdoor headshots or want to book your session, please contact me today – and don’t worry about the weather!
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