Headshot and Portrait: Demystifying The Confusion

2026-09-11T10:03:55-07:00By |Categories: Feature Events, Photography & Industry Perspective|Tags: , , |

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The difference between a headshot and portrait?

A headshot is sternum up, tightly cropped, with a standard backdrop. Some even refer to them as mug shots. Simple, direct, and predictable stylization, which is usually shot at the studio. A portrait, on the other hand, includes more of the body, an expression/portrayal of the individual’s personality within their environment, and allows […]