A Practical, Realistic Approach to Headshots

Most headshot courses teach you how to shoot in a perfect studio with perfect gear and perfect models.

This course teaches you how to shoot:

  • with real people, real challenges, and real constraints

  • in real homes & lived in spaces

  • In dedicated studio spaces

  • Outdoors at the park and at the beach

  • Using continuous or flash, available or added light

Why I Made This Course

For almost five years, I’ve been building this course — testing ideas, refining techniques, and figuring out how to teach headshots in a way that actually works in the real world. Not in perfect studios. Not with perfect models. But in the kinds of spaces photographers actually shoot in.

This year, after losing my father and grandfather, the project took on a deeper meaning. It pushed me to add a new tribute module — breaking down the portraits I made of them, the lighting, the intention, and the emotional considerations behind photographing the people who matter most.

I’m still filming that new content now, which is why the course is in a pre‑order window. It gives me the time to finish everything properly — and it gives you access at over 80% off before the full launch.
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This course is for you if...

  • You want to create headshots that feel real — not stiff, staged, or over‑lit.

    For actors, models, professionals, and everyday people who need images that actually represent them.

  • You want practical, repeatable setups you can use anywhere.

    We shoot in kitchens, parks, small rooms, offices, beaches. - not just perfect studio conditions.

  • You want to confidently direct expression & pose, and solve lighting problems fast.

    Because headshots are 80% communication and 20% camera settings.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you’ll know how to:

* Light any face, any skin tone, in any environment
* Coach natural expressions (even with shy or stiff clients)
* Pose real people with confidence
* Build repeatable lighting setups anywhere
* Work with mixed light, LEDs, window light, flash, and natural light
* Solve problems fast in unpredictable locations
* Create headshots that actually work for the person you’re photographing
* Plan and execute meaningful portrait projects
* Break down an image and reverse‑engineer the lighting
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⭐ Pre‑Order Offer ⭐

Full retail price $297 - Pre-order price just $57

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Overview

Bonus Module — Photographing Men

A deeply personal addition to the course, in tribute to my recently deceased father.

  • Part 1 — Photographing My Father

    Lighting, planning, emotional considerations, capturing dignity.

  • Part 2 — Photographing My Grandfather

    Intent, storytelling, working with older subjects.

  • Part 3 — Image Breakdown Session

    How to reverse‑engineer a portrait, plan meaningful shoots, and work with inexperienced subjects.

Once you can see and understand the light - you can create anything!

This course teaches you all the variables of light at your disposal

  • Real world headshots

    This interactive course brings you along as professional photographer and educator shoots with a series of different subjects, all with unique image requirements

  • Hands on

    This program is designed to be interactive. We walk you through a variety of challenging lighting situations, showing you the before, during and after images possible.

  • Control The Light

    Matt is going to demystify the light for you. You will not be sent out to buy expensive or complex equipment - instead you will learn how to work with what you have.

Daniel (Cyber Stage LED Portraits)

Black male fashion model, shot on a cyber LED stage.

You’ll learn:
* How to work with mixed LED colors
* Color theory in practice
* Balancing skin tones with vivid backgrounds
* Flow posing with an experienced model
* Creating stylized fashion & lifestyle portraits

Evgenia (Kitchen Window Light + Umbrella Flash)

European plus‑size model, shot in a real lived‑in Home.

You’ll learn:
* Making great portraits in imperfect spaces
* Window light + fill flash
* Posing for curves and comfort
* Working around clutter and distractions
* Creating clean, flattering headshots in a home environment

Jess (Hollywood Home + LED Projections)

Young curvy model, shot in a Hollywood home with creative LED projections.

You’ll learn:
* Using projected patterns and color
* Creating mood and atmosphere
* Expression coaching for newer models
* Balancing ambient and LED light
* Shooting in tight indoor spaces
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Get the most from your camera

More features results in more options & more complexity. And potentially - more confusion.

This Expert Setup guide is designed to save you time, and get your new camera set up in exactly the way that will serve you best when out in the field. I show you a range of hidden features you may want to enable, as well as a suite of settings to suit different genres of photography.

This course is designed to cover the entire Z mirrorless range and is updated as new cameras and firmware are released - like the new Zf & Z8! As well as the new NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S II Lens!
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