How to Prepare for a Professional Headshot

A good head shot works hard for you: on LinkedIn, your company website, speaker bios, business cards and social media. It is often the first impression people get before they ever meet you. Here’s how to make sure yours looks confident, approachable and genuinely like you.

Know Where Your Headshot Will Be Used

A corporate team page, a creative portfolio and an actor’s résumé each call for a slightly different look. Tell us where the photo will be used so we can plan the background, framing and mood. If you need both a formal and a relaxed version, plan a quick outfit change.

What to Wear

• Solid colors in mid-tones, such as navy, gray, burgundy, deep green or soft blue, photograph best.
• Avoid busy patterns, large logos and very bright colors.
• Choose a neckline you feel confident in. It frames your face.
• Make sure your clothes fit well and are pressed.
• Bring two or three options so we can pick the strongest together.

Hair, Grooming and Makeup

Get a haircut about a week before your session rather than the day before, so it has time to settle. Keep makeup natural and matte to reduce shine. If you have a beard, a trim a day or two before keeps the lines clean. Bring a comb, lip balm and blotting papers for quick touch-ups.

The Night Before and the Day Of

• Get a good night’s sleep and drink plenty of water.
• Go easy on salty food and alcohol the night before to reduce puffiness.
• Arrive a few minutes early so you don’t feel rushed.
• Bring your glasses if you usually wear them. Your head shot should look like you.

How to Look Natural in Front of the Camera

Almost nobody feels natural being photographed, and that’s okay. We guide you through small adjustments to your posture, chin and shoulders, and keep the conversation going so your expression stays relaxed. A real smile, or a confident soft one, comes from feeling comfortable, not from saying “cheese.”

Team Headshots for Businesses

For companies, consistent headshots make a team page look polished and professional. We can photograph your whole team with the same background, lighting and framing, so every photo fits together on your website and marketing materials.

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