High-end Headshots using Off Camera Lighting
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Date & Time

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

9:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Fayetteville, NC, United States

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Event Speaker
George Joell, M.Photog.Cr., CPP

Contact: George@gpjoell3photography.com

Website: https://gpjoell3photography.com

This Workshop provides a comprehensive exploitation into the technical and creative aspect of creating high-end professional headshots using off-camera lighting in both controlled studio environments and dynamic environmental settings. Participants will master the physics of light through a deep dive into the inverse square law and high-speed sync techniques to ensure absolute control over every exposure. The curriculum meticulously details classic lighting patterns such as Rembrandt, Loop, and Butterfly while demonstrating how to modify these setups for different facial structures and skin tones. Beyond technical gear, the course emphasizes the "human element" by teaching effective expression coaching and posing strategies that transform the standard portrait into a powerful branding statement for corporate executives and actors alike. Throughout the session, attendees will engage with real-world scenarios to balance flash with ambient light, ultimately streamlining their workflow from capture to final post-processing. Students will learn to tether directly into retouching and editing software, for processing the final product for immediate delivery.