Tips for a Successful Business Headshot
There are several factors that make for a successful business headshot. First is deciding what to wear. Deciding what to wear for headshot can be more difficult than meets the eye. Whether your headshot is for business, acting, modeling, or even a simple profile photo on Linkedin, your headshot is often times a potential client or employers 1st impression of you. So it's important that you look approachable, but not fake, and that your outfit matches your profession. So for a corporate photo a jacket and tie for males and a professional jacket or blazer for females often works well. But if you work a blue collar profession, then try an outfit that represents your line of work. If you work in a creative field, then wear something that show your creativity.
We also recommend keeping you outfit simple. Solid colors work best. Try to avoid too many patterns if at all possible. However accessories like ties, handkerchiefs and scarfs can add personality to the photo. And lastly, make sure your clothing is pressed and ironed. We do have a place to change if you want change at my studio. Below are some examples of our headshots.
Other considerations for a professional headshot is making sure your hairstyle matches your wardrobe, and that it reflect how you would look in the workplace, school, or profession. If wearing make-up, don't overdo it, especially if you usually don't wear make-up. We do recommend having your hair and make-up professionally done if your not comfortable doing your own. Sometimes your hands may be included in the photo, so nails should be clean and/or polished. For men we recommend being clean shaven, and hair combed. (you'll be surprised how many men don't think about that)
And lastly, get a good night sleep before the session, and drink plenty of water. So the day of the session, you can relax and have fun.
One last extra tip. Be sure to bring a comb or hairbrush, lotion and lip balm. Sometimes dry hands or lips can take away for your portrait.
