I have worked with salons for over twenty years in the U.S. and abroad. I love shooting beauty and hair.
I offer two day workshops for building images in-house for salons everywhere. Over the course of a weekend I’ll cover everything you need to know about shooting hair portraits, building a consistent drivetrain of digital captures, acquiring models, clothes styling and group production techniques for magazine submissions, digital archiving and retouching ( computer skills), lighting and sets.
I also offer post workshop support to ensure that the building blocks we have gone over will take your salon into the future by supplying a steady stream of images for social media content, magazine submissions, point of sale, campaigns seasonally, print and digital distribution.
My goal is to establish and maintain your own in-house imaging center with a focus on consistency and excellence. Together we will grow your market presence, increase market share and expand your bottom line. I believe this to be be a key component in elevating the stature of your professional profile!
An example of our workshop together:
DAY 1 includes an Introduction Social Media Content Creation, In-house lighting setups and photo demonstrations, practical hands-on demos, photo techniques, Q & A’s, equipment overview, setup techniques, lighting and more.
Day 2 includes computer overview and digital drivetrains, basics of computer retouching with programs like Adobe Photoshop, editorial image planning and submission, photoshoot planning , pre and post-shoot considerations, day of shoot logistics, model acquisitions and releases. We end with a hands – on shoot for participants. Below you can see some of the different workshop options.
All participants will receive a usb drive with printable workbooks and images from our workshop together. Also resource list with software trials and resource guides.
For a more detailed outline of the two day course please send me a message here. I want to spell out all the things we will be using and items needed to make our workshop a successful learning experience.
Below are outlines for 1, 2 and 3 day workshops. They are a baseline, and we together will arrange them to custom fit your particular interests and goals .
1-Day Workshop Outline: “Photo Beauty Principles and Shoot Planning for Salons and Stylists”
Duration: 7 hours (including a 30-minute lunch break)
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Welcome & Workshop Overview
- Introduction:
- Meet the instructor and participants.
- Share goals and expectations for the workshop.
- Overview of the Day:
- Topics to be covered: principles of photo beauty, shoot planning, and hands-on practice.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Understanding Photo Beauty Principles
- Key Concepts:
- Importance of photography in branding and showcasing salon work.
- Fundamentals of light, composition, and angles in beauty photography.
- Styling tips to make hairstyles, makeup, and colors pop on camera.
- Interactive Activity:
- Analyzing sample images: What works and what doesn’t?
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Preparing for a Successful Beauty Shoot
- Pre-Shoot Planning:
- Creating a clear vision: Mood boards and visual inspiration.
- Coordinating with photographers: Sharing your brand story.
- Choosing models, props, and backdrops to enhance your salon’s work.
- Checklist Exercise:
- Build a mock shoot plan with the group.
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM: Morning Break
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Practical Lighting & Posing Techniques
- Lighting Basics:
- Natural vs. studio lighting: How to make the best choice.
- Using reflectors and simple tools for better lighting in your salon.
- Posing for Success:
- Enhancing the look of hairstyles and makeup.
- Posing models to highlight key details of your work.
- Live Demonstration:
- Posing and lighting adjustments in real-time.
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Styling, Composition & Camera Angles
- Focus Areas:
- Choosing the right camera angle to showcase your work.
- Styling techniques: Simple tweaks to enhance the look of hair and makeup.
- Backgrounds and props: How they impact your shots.
- Hands-On Practice:
- Practice framing and styling techniques with provided props/models.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Hands-On Shoot Planning & Execution
- Group Activity:
- Plan and execute a beauty shoot in small teams.
- Apply principles learned during the day.
- Photo Capture:
- Take turns as stylists and photographers to understand both roles.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Afternoon Break
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Image Review, Editing Basics, and Wrap-Up
- Image Review:
- Review images captured during the mock shoots.
- Discuss what worked and how to improve.
- Basic Editing Tips:
- Adjusting brightness, contrast, and colors to enhance beauty photos.
- Tools and software recommendations for salons.
- Q&A and Closing Remarks:
- Address individual questions.
- Share resources for continued learning.
This 2 day workshop includes the information form day 1 but expands on that information as well as alternative lighting mix techniques and computer skills for retouching, archiving ,optimizing, proofing for online delivery etc.
2-Day Workshop Outline: Photo Beauty Principles & Shoot Planning
Target Audience: Beauty salons and stylists
Duration: 7 hours per day (including 30-minute lunch break)
Day 1: Foundations & Practical Lighting
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction
- Overview of workshop objectives
- Understanding the synergy between photography and beauty
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: The Language of Photo Beauty
- Analyzing what makes a great beauty image
- Principles of composition, angles, and framing for beauty photography
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Introduction to Alternative Lighting Techniques
- Working with available light: windows, reflectors, and modifiers
- Using portable LEDs and ring lights
- Hands-on practice with different setups
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM: Styling & Pre-Shoot Planning
- Collaborating with hair stylists and makeup artists
- Choosing backdrops, props, and wardrobe to enhance the subject
- Building a shot list and mood boards
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Mini Shoot: Putting It All Together
- Participants practice styling and shooting with guided instruction
- Focus on experimenting with lighting
Day 2: Advanced Techniques & Post-Production
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Recap & Q&A
- Review Day 1 highlights and address questions
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Advanced Alternative Lighting
- Mixed lighting: combining natural and artificial sources
- Creative effects with gels, grids, and diffusion
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Camera & Computer Workflow
- Importing and organizing images effectively
- Key camera settings for better results in post-production
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM: Lunch Break
12:45 PM – 2:15 PM: Retouching & Optimization Basics
- Introduction to beauty retouching: skin smoothing, color correction, and enhancing details
- Optimizing images for social media and print
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Break
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Portfolio-Building Shoot & Feedback
- Participants conduct a mini-shoot using all techniques learned
- Group review of images with constructive critique
I call this my workshop plus 1. It includes a day , tuesday, of image generation with 4-6 models in a real – world environment as a production shoot for beauty and hair that will garner you approx 12 images for dissemination and marketing for your business. Magazine submission, point of purchase , social madonna content and portfolio are just some of the things you will use the images for that we generate on the third day. If you like, we can use two models for 1 day of editorial fashion captures to illustrate a current trend and style.
Great introduction to the setup of producing consistent brand images with a professional drivetrain. We will go over all the nuts and bolts and include hands-on exercises, q & a ‘s, resource lists and cover things like different equipment and digital retouching. This is a great introductory option that will get your business set up for success and production and can be followed up with more education and production days later- as many as you feel right about.
Model shoot days
I am happy to come to your salon and shoot beauty images for your social media, portfolio , commercial and collateral usages.
Salons have been using a shooting day to forward their stylists skills and marketing for many years with me.
I’ll provide industry insight and guidance for every step of the way. Email me and let’s get rolling!
With planning and a dose of logistics anything can be achieved.
Do you want a traditional 1 or 2 day beauty and hair shoot? Email me HERE and we’ll discuss what specific goals you would like to achieve and we will build a solution for you. We will shoot in the convenience and comfort of your business.
A typical beauty/ hair shoot consists of 6-12 models and would include the aspects of wardrobe, make up, model selection and mood board ( if applicable). All the elements would ideally work together harmoniously, especially if your intentions are to enter any magazine submission or contest.
I don’t have a minimum but two days generally make a bit more sense ( a matter of travel expenses being a baked into one time cost). A good idea would be a day of shooting lifestyle and beauty models in studio at your workplace ( in addition to stylists BTS and portraits of stylists) and a second day shooting 2-4 fashion models on location and coordinating with a fashion stylist for submission to digiital fashion magazines (in addition to hair contests, portfolio work, collateral marketing material. etc). These two days would garner an impressive and prolific amount of images!
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