MASTERCLASS · INTERMEDIATE
Professional Headshots & Business Branding
Learn how to produce professional portraits and branding images that communicate confidence, personality, and credibility, from a single headshot to a consistent team series.
REQUEST CLASS INFORMATIONLEVEL
Intermediate
DURATION
5 hours
CLASS SIZE
Most classes limited to 4–6 students
TUITION
$295
Lesson-by-Lesson Curriculum
- 1
Understanding Business Photography
Client goals, image usage, professional presentation, and branding.
- 2
Headshot Lighting & Posing
Flattering light, camera angles, backgrounds, and expressions.
- 3
Consistent Team Photography
Repeatable setups, lighting consistency, and efficient workflow.
- 4
Environmental Branding
Creating portraits and storytelling images in professional environments.
- 5
Business Photography Assignment
Photographing a small series of images for a simulated client.
Hands-On Exercises
Students photograph a small series of images for a simulated client.
Your Instructor: David Mercer
22 years in the U.S. Air Force, a professional photographer since 2011, and a teacher of photography in Germany and Russia. David and his wife Jane run IDT Photo in downtown Aurora, Illinois.
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Tuition: $295. Class dates and registration will be shared when available.