Ian Johns -- Headshot Photography: One Guy's Simplified Experience
February 26th, 2022 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Providing clients with a clear path to success, achieving outstanding results from shoot to shoot, and delivering this experience with five-star attention has been baked into the foundation of Ian John’s headshot photography business.
Finding a cozy little niche in the photography world has its benefits:
- You're able to specialize in something you love capturing.
- You can develop specific workflows that make your life easier.
- Most importantly, you can give your clients the comfort of knowing they're working with an expert in their genre.
Ian’s session takes the idea behind specialization and finding your niche one step further – developing your style, leading to simplified workflows both on the business side and with the client experience. In short, you'll get a glimpse into what he does from the time a client books with him through image delivery. And, as a bonus, you'll get a full demo on how he runs one of his headshot sessions, complete with the techniques he’s learned along the way.
When Ian dove into headshot photography six years ago, he dedicated himself to achieving a consistent and repeatable style. Not only was he part of a small niche in photography, but he also wanted to further define his niche with a style that's recognizable and desirable. Other than a few camera-setting modifications, nothing much has changed since 2015.
Ian will talk about his simplified approach to gear, software, and computer equipment. He’ll chat about the simple way he preps clients before their session date. You'll get to watch a session live, including tips on wardrobe selection and how he runs image reviews. He will cover retouching and file delivery and will also go over how he brings headshots to companies for larger projects.
Ian asks...”Are my systems perfect?” “Nah, they're constantly evolving.” But, in this age of specialization, some things within his ultra-specialized workflow might help you fine-tune your photography business and client experience to maximize your earnings potential and self-satisfaction!
Ian Johns
Ian Johns is a headshot photographer serving Greater Boston and surrounding portions of New England. His headshot images have become known for their modern simplicity, leaving out the complexities and distractions while focusing on the authentically reactive expressions of his clients.
Over the last six years, Ian has delivered game-changing headshots as part of a finely tuned workflow and expert guidance designed with a positive client experience in mind. Getting professional headshots isn't something most people do every year, so simplifying the experience to make it a comfortable interaction is the pinnacle of importance.
Ian pours all his energy into every session, from college graduates kicking off new careers to established executives presiding in the highest rungs of corporate life and everybody in between. A self-described introvert's introvert, getting behind the camera brings out his intense passion for the craft of headshot photography. Ian goes full tilt and works tirelessly to achieve results that allow everyone's true personalities to shine while giving each person a reason to feel great about themselves.
Ian wasn't always a headshot photographer. Born in Fremont, Ohio, a small midwestern city surrounded by cornfields, he has also spent parts of his life in Michigan, along the southernmost shores of North Carolina, and in New York City's northernmost borough, The Bronx.
Ian is a two-time college graduate, achieving a degree in the IT field after high school and later returning to school, graduating Summa Cum Laude for Sport Management at North Carolina State University.
He spent plenty of time in the retail world, was once on the good end of a car chase, was later robbed as a bank teller, and spent a five-year stint working in the media relations world for the New York Yankees and Major League Baseball. Ian operates his studio out of Braintree, Massachusetts, and resides in Milton with his wife and two children.