Part 1 of 3: Preparing for Your Headshot Session - What to Wear

Getting ready for a headshot session can feel overwhelming, but with the right preparation, you can ensure it’s a smooth and successful experience.

We’ll cover everything you need to know in this three-part series, including:

1. What to wear

2. How to prepare your skin and hair

3. Tips for a stress-free session

Part 1: What to Wear for Your Headshot: Tips and Guidelines

1. Choose Professional Attire:

   • Industry-Appropriate: Wear something that reflects your profession. For corporate headshots, opt for formal business attire. For creative roles, slightly more relaxed or trendy outfits may be appropriate.

   • Solid Colors: Solid colors work best for headshots as they keep the focus on your face. Avoid busy patterns or logos.

   • Fit and Comfort: Ensure your clothes fit well and you feel comfortable. Ill-fitting clothes can be distracting and uncomfortable, which can show in the photos.

   • Bring Extra: If you’re not sure, bring it with you and we can sort it out before your shoot.

   • Dress for Your Next Role: If your headshot is meant to help you move ahead, dress to impress.

   • No Wrinkles: Make sure your outfit or clothes are free from stains, hair or wrinkles. We’ll be able to help you with a final look-over.

2. Accessorize Minimally:

   • Simple Jewelry: Opt for small, simple pieces of jewelry that don't distract from your face.

   • No Over-the-Top Accessories: Avoid large hats or scarves that might overshadow your features.

   • Let’s review: We’ll take a look before your shoot to make sure your jewelry and/or accessories are looking great.

3. Consider Layers:

   • Jackets and Blazers: These can add a professional touch and also help in creating different looks during the session. Bring an extra and we’ll see which one works best.

   • Avoid Too Many Layers: While layers can be good, avoid overdoing it to keep the look clean and sharp.

4. Color Coordination:

   • Skin Tone: Choose colors that complement your skin tone. Generally, dark colors work well for lighter skin tones, and vibrant colors can enhance darker skin tones.

   • Background: Consider the background color when selecting your outfit to ensure there’s a good contrast. Ask us what background we will be using for your shoot. We often use a neutral gray, so we can change the hue or color in post-processing.

   Keep it real. If you always wear glasses, wear glasses. If you never wear bowties, don’t wear a bowtie. Your headshot is a representation of yourself, so wear your best.