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If you are like 90% of my clients, you hate
having your picture taken. I photograph hundreds of business
professionals a year. Only a handful of my clients are excited to have a new
headshot. It may not be easy to convince you that you’re going to like your
photo, but you will.
My best quality as a portrait photographer is making you feel relaxed and
comfortable in front of the camera, especially when you really don’t want your
photo taken. My photo sessions are full of jokes, laughs, banter, etc. My
outgoing personality and passion allow me to nail a fantastic photo of you and
your team so you can market yourself and make money. Please visit examples of my business headshot photography; here.
My professional
opinion: if a portrait photographer has no personality, there is no way they
can pull expressions out of their clients.
Clothing is a form of expression - the clothes that you choose to wear
reflect your personality. Choosing the right color that best feels comfortable to you is really important.
Jewel-tone clothing is
flattering and goes well with many complexions. I think the biggest advice for
what to wear is choosing clothing that is simple, compliments your features,
not overly trendy (as it will become dated quickly) and speaks the most about
what you want to convey about yourself and your company in the photograph.
1. Solid colors look great in headshots. If going with a pattern keep it simple.
2. Please avoid large polka dots, heavy stripes and large geometric shapes.
3. Animal print is okay providing you can pare it with a solid blazer or sweater.
4. Start with a simple shirt or blouse and slowly add layers.
5. Bring a several options of clothes as options.
6. I'm not a fan of bulky heavy material clothing, wearing lighter materials are often best.
7. Make sure your clothes fit properly, are ironed and pressed before the shoot.
8. Wrinkles in clothes are difficult to Photoshop out and keep your photos looking realistic. So please keep them neat and hanging nice.
9. Don’t worry about shoes if just shooting headshots.
10. Be comfortable.
1. Bring a brush and some hair product (gel/hairspray) with you to the shoot to help calm fly-aways.
2. If you are going to get a haircut, get it a week before the shoot. This way, the cut will grow in a little and you will have some time to get used to how your hair looks and feels.
3. Freshly cut hair can look strange on camera.
1. Start natural. Just enough to cover up any blemishes.
2. Build up the makeup as you go. Add eye shadow and darker lipstick later in the shoot.
3. Bring your makeup and moisturizer with you to the shoot in case your skin does get dry or you need touchups.
4. Bring lip balm or lip gloss with you to help keep lips looking soft.
5. The night before, brush your lips with your toothbrush to help get rid of any dead skin.
6. Leave your colored contacts at home and bring clear contacts with you.
7. Colored contacts can look very fake in photographs.
8. Bring eye drops with you if necessary.
1. Prepare your facial hair for your headshots by bleaching, plucking. Know that plucking can leave
red marks, and bleaching can irritate skin, be sure to do these things a couple
of days before your session.
2. Don’t do any extreme beauty regimens right before your shoot, like facial peels, tanning or extensive exfoliating. Your skin will look very irritated.
3. Also avoid sun exposure, which can make you look tired and leave your skin irritated.
4. FOR MEN
Please shave: a 5 o'clock shadow can not be edited. Use cooling gel or aftershave to help with skin irritation.
1. Avoid anything that may stain your
teeth on the day of your headshot photographs.
2. If your teeth are
noticeably yellowed or stained don't worry, we can work a little bit of
Photoshop magic.
1. It’s okay to pair a chunky necklace with a solid color top.
2. Keep earrings simple; studs, hoops and diamonds are great.
3. Pearls are always in style as a necklace and earrings.
