You’ve booked a headshot session for your team and now everyone is asking what to wear! Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
Below are a few tips to steer you in the right direction for what to wear for your headshot photo:
- Consider your brand and your job. You know how corporate or how casual your industry is, choose your outfit to reflect that. If you have personal or corporate brand colors, choosing outfits in those colors can help solidify your visual brand.
- I generally tell people to wear a color and style that is flattering for you — one you know makes you look good, or that you get lots of compliments on when you wear it.
- I suggest staying away from all white, beige, and super light pastels because those tend to wash most people out on camera (unless you know you wear white really well!).
- Solid colors and small prints are great, but avoid large prints and busy fabrics.
Ladies, some more tips:
- Wear your makeup as usual, or feel free to apply slightly heavier than you normally apply. (If you’re hiring me for a full branding session, I recommend having your makeup professionally done.)
- For jewelry, go for something small, classic, and not very reflective or flashy. Simpler is always better.
- Feel free to bring an extra jacket, jewelry, or scarf if you’re unsure which looks best in photos. I can help you decide (or we can take photos in both)!
Gentlemen, some more tips:
- Layered looks photograph extremely well in photos. Think suits, sport coats, vests, or thick, textured sweaters — but only if you wear these in real life.
- Choose a suit that doesn’t bunch up when you button it or if you sit down, and a shirt and tie that match each other and the suit.
- Make sure we can’t see your undershirt beneath the button-down shirt: wear a V-neck or no undershirt at all.
Always remember, in case of last-minute breakouts, don’t worry — I retouch!
By going through these tips, you’ll probably be able to narrow down your choices to just one or two outfits already in your closet that will be perfect. Or, if you need a reason to go shopping, I won’t discourage you!
If you have any questions prior to your session, feel free to contact me.
And if you’re hiring me for branding photos, we’ll have a consultation a few weeks prior to your shoot to help you style your session.
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