TIPS FOR A GREAT HEADSHOT

What to wear and how to prepare for a fantastic headshot:

• Are you wondering what to wear? Start by considering what would be appropriate if you were going to a business meeting in your field.
• Solid colors or minimal, subtle patterns are best.
• Classic business colors always look great, such as navy, gray, white, black. Other colors can look good too if they are not overly bright.
• Avoid very bright colors
• Avoid busy patterns and large patterns
• Avoid clothing with logos (unless it's your company logo)
• Wear clothes that are well fitting. (ie: a jacket that is too big would look sloppy)
• Keep accessories simple, classic, and to a minimum. (ie: One necklace is OK, but multiple necklaces can look sloppy in a photo. If wearing earrings, smaller earrings are better than very large earrings.)
• Another note about jewelry: necklaces that have a pendant sometimes come off looking crooked because it's hard to keep the pendant perfectly centered when shifting into different poses. When a pendant is even slightly off-center it stands out in a photo, so it's best to stay away from a necklace that has a single pendant hanging on it.
• Make sure clothes are free of wrinkles.
• Use our lint roller, or bring your own, to do a last-minute touch-up on your shoulders and upper body.
• Bring a comb in case your hair needs a little touch-up.
• If you will be wearing lipstick or other makeup, bring it with you and check to see if you need a touch-up before starting your session.
• Relax. This will be fun!