Cropping Headshots: Why do I cut the tops of peoples’ heads off in my headshots?!

One of the most important parts of a successful headshot is the way it is cropped. In this video, I discuss my preferred method of cropping, which I learned from my mentor Peter Hurley (https://peterhurley.com/) (https://headshotcrew.com/). This crop purposely cuts the tops off of peoples' heads and also crops out one shoulder. Find out why!

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02:10 It removes distractions and demands attention
03:18 A cropped head and shoulder gives a sense of movement
04:42 It stands out in a sea of vertical headshots
05:53 I never crop heads in camera
06:46 Not every headshot I take is cropped this way
08:52 Conclusion

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