The ShootPick blog

Field notes for headshot photographers.

Tethering, lighting, pricing and running a smooth headshot day, from photographers who shoot them.

Tethering and tools · November 9, 2026

The best tethering software for headshot photographers

Lightroom Classic, Capture One, Smart Shooter, the free camera-maker apps and more, compared for fast headshot days with a line of people waiting.

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Shoot-day workflow · November 9, 2026

Stop chasing headshot selections: on-site picking vs online proofing galleries

Why online proofing galleries stall corporate headshot jobs for weeks, and how on-site selection gets every person's pick before they leave the room.

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Tethering and tools · November 9, 2026

Capture One vs Lightroom Classic for tethered headshots

Which tether should you trust on a headshot day? We compare Capture One and Lightroom Classic on stability, speed, naming, presets, cost and showing sitters their shots.

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Business · November 9, 2026

How to price corporate headshots (day rates, per-person pricing and add-ons)

A practical way to price on-site corporate headshot days, with worked examples for per-person, day-rate and hybrid pricing, and the costs photographers forget.

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Shoot-day workflow · November 9, 2026

How to run a headshot booth at a conference or trade show

Booth layout, lighting, line management, throughput, sponsor branding and lead capture for event headshot booths that photograph hundreds of people a day.

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Tethering and tools · November 9, 2026

Lightroom Classic tethering: setup, settings and fixes for "no camera detected"

A step-by-step guide to tethered capture in Lightroom Classic for headshot days, plus the fixes that work when Lightroom won't see your camera.

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Headshot craft · November 9, 2026

Headshot lighting setups: one light, two lights and clamshell

Three headshot lighting setups that flatter almost everyone, how to place each light, and quick fixes for glasses, shine and uneven backdrops on location.

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Shoot-day workflow · November 9, 2026

The on-site headshot day checklist

A printable checklist for corporate and event headshot days, from the week before to load-out, covering gear, tether, lighting, people flow and delivery.

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Headshot craft · November 9, 2026

What makes a great LinkedIn headshot (a guide to share with your clients)

Framing, expression, background and crop for LinkedIn profile photos, including the circle crop that cuts off most headshots, and how photographers can shoot for it.

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Tethering and tools · November 9, 2026

Tethering gear for headshot days: cables, hubs, stands and backups

The tethering kit we pack for on-site headshots, from the right USB cable length to cable locks, laptop stands, power and a backup plan for when something fails.

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Headshot craft · November 9, 2026

Camera settings for headshots: aperture, shutter, ISO, focus and lens

The camera settings we use for studio-lit headshots on location, from aperture and focal length to autofocus, white balance and file format for tethering.

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Shoot-day workflow · November 9, 2026

How to prepare employees for headshot day (with a copy-paste email)

What to wear, how to prepare and what to expect, written for the people being photographed. Includes an email template photographers can send to their corporate clients.

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Business · November 9, 2026

How to find corporate headshot clients (without cold-calling all day)

Practical ways headshot photographers win corporate and event work, from referrals and assistants to event organizers, office managers and a portfolio that sells the experience.

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