Headshot Preparation

Clothing guidelines for your professional headshot

“Avoid prints or patterns; solid colors work best.”

The best thing about headshots is that they may include any choice of dresses! Formal shirts, t-shirts, tank tops, cardigans, and light jackets are acceptable. Remember that solid colors are most effective! You should avoid clothes with designs or patterns. As a rule of thumb tall people should avoid vertical stripes - it just makes them look taller. Where as short or heavy set people should avoid wearing horizontal stripes or patterns - it makes them look shorter and heavier.

On the day of your session, I want you to be mentally at your best. Avoid a late night the night before and get a decent night's sleep. You will look and feel your best, which will aid in capturing some of your best photographs possible.

Think of the headshot session as a very important interview for your career. Do what ever preparation you would to present yourself visually and leave the rest to me.

Hair and makeup

guidelines for ladies before your headshot

It is not necessary to hire a makeup artist for your headshot session. But ladies do need a basic makeup. Carry your personal makeup kit to the studio. We have a separate space at the studio for you to do your basic makeup yourself. Do remember to blow dry your hair too. You could also visit your local salon before you arrive at the studio for your headshot session.

“Your headshot is going to be the best you!”

A foundation that suits your skin tone always works wonders. We all have that one friend who is amazing with makeup. Maybe you can bring them along to the photography studio to help you out. Think of it as if you were presenting yourself at a meeting or heading out for a nice evening with friends. 

guidelines for men before your headshot

Your headshot is going to be the best you! So come prepared as you would for a important meeting. You are the best judge for your personal grooming. We suggest that you talk to us should you have issues with dry or oily skin. We are more than happy to guide you and ensure that you are looking your best for your headshot session. 

CLOTHING GUIDELINES

  • Avoid plain white tops. 

  • Avoid tops with prints and patterns. 

  • Oversized tops make you appear larger and heavier - avoid them. 

  • No turtlenecks.

  • Avoid anything that may be see-through or revealing. 

  • Loud jewellery distracts. If you choose to wear jewellery go with something simple and elegant.

  • Bring couple of changes of clothes. We will pick which looks best in front of the camera. 

  • Bring a sport jacket with a formal shirt for the corporate look. 

  • Carry a choice of ties that go along with your jacket and shirt. 

  • Bring clothes that you are comfortable in. They need to fit you well.

  • Carry your clothes in a hanger! Make use of the cloths rack we have at the studio! 

  • Carry your hair spray and your favourite hair brush.

  • Guys wanting multiple facial hair looks, bring your own shaving gear.

  • Music get's your game on? Bring your own music along! I just want you to be ready to rock.

Retouching

To deliver a consistent quality all images are put through a retouching and post production process. Retouching includes cleaning pimples, blemishes or sun spots as required.

What you get

The headshot session includes one retouched image. Any additional image would be charged extra. The final finished version of your chosen headshot will be provided to you via email. Upon request we can crop the images as per the specifications of social sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.