WHAT TO WEAR TO YOUR HEADSHOT
Wardrobe
Although you may be showing up for what you think is just a “headshot” you will want to ensure you dress head-to-toe. Sometimes we shoot the full-body or a pose where you’re sitting and a foot may show up. Often people say, I wish I would’ve brought nicer shoes. So even if you don’t think you’ll need them - bring them in case! If you do your nails - come with them done, this is another thing people say - I wish I would have done them. For example if you’re doing an arm’s crossed pose - your hands will show up. Remove any bracelets, watches, jewelry, accessories you do not want in the shot - they often peak out of the sleeve and show up even if you think you’re hiding them. If you where glasses, we’ll be doing headshots with them on and off so we can photoshop out the glare. More tailored suits and shirts are more flattering than baggy suits. Dark colors like Black, Navy, Dark grey are more sliming than white or pastels. Horizontal patterns will make you look wider, while vertical patterns will make you look taller. Tight patterns, like houndstooth and tight checkers/ stripes look BAD in online media as they look like an optical illusion. In general you should wear colors you LOVE on yourself and outfits that you think, “I look good whenever I wear this.” Dressing in what makes you feel most confident will help you appear confident in the end photo. If your photo is being used for a company that requires the image - get any information on requirements prior to the shoot so you’re prepared. If this is for your own company or business think about what best represents you - there are no “shoulds”. If you always where jeans and a polo in your business - wear that! If you always wear suits - where your favorite one! Be sure to check under your package details to see how many outfits are included, for some sessions only 1 outfit is included but you may be able to add another look on for an additional fee. However, even if your photoshoot package & budget only allows one outfit - we always give a free consult when you arrive on what we think will look best.
Consider all accessories: socks, shoes, watches, jewelry (they will show)
Wear something that’s YOU & you feel confident in!
Darker colors are slimming
Baggy suits make you look bigger than you are, go for a tailored look
DO NOT wear tiny patterns, checkers, like tight houndstooth or small black & white lines (they look like an optical illusion digitally)
If appropriate - Check with your supervisors for requirements (some companies require modesty, ties, etc.)
Wear colors that you love & compliment your features
(MORE ON GROUP PHOTOS BELOW)
Makeup
For makeup matte and powder based foundations photograph way better than reflective, shiny or liquid foundations. If you love your liquid foundation - consider bringing a translucent setting powder to minimize shine. DO NOT wear a lot of shimmer, shiny or sparkly highlighters or eyeshadows as it gives the model a greasy, shiny look - despite how much you may love highlighter in your every-day-life. Makeup tends to fade out in photos - so consider wearing a more heavy makeup look than you do for everyday. For example, if you were dressing up for a wedding or nice dinner that style of makeup would be more appropriate for a headshot. You might even consider false lashes (but the NATURAL styled - NOT Lady Gaga style) as they can really help the eyes pop! Do NOT do fake tanning spray (unless you have a place you always go & trust). If you have a break out or got no sleep the night before - no worries we can edit your images to remove any blemishes, whiten teeth, soften wrinkles, under-eye bags and so much more! If it’s not included with your package, just ask and we’ll add it on for a fee.
Go for MATTE & POWDER to reduce shine
Go for a bit more makeup than usual, consider false lashes
Do NOT wear shiny, shimmery, sparkles (it makes you look sweaty
Don’t forget to do your nails & toes if wearing open toe-shoes. Even for a headshot only - nails can show up!
Hair
For hair styles we recommend wearing your hair for the photoshoot the way you would for a nice dinner out and something that represents YOU. If you always wear naturally curly hair - then do that! Get your highlights & grey covered if that’s how you prefer your hair. We do not recommend trying out a new hair style for your headshot, as experiments can have mishaps and you don’t want to show up stuck with a new color/ cut/ style that you hate. For headshot packages that include editing, we can easily add volume, remove fly-aways, add color to thinning spots for men, slightly move down hair-lines and fill in bald spots. If editing is not included in your package - you can always ask about adding this service on.
Be YOU, go natural!
Do a style you trust, love & know
Try a defrizze serum/ spray
(Group Photoshoot) Wardrobe
It is extremely important to think about & plan the wardrobe for a successful group image. Planning will help people wear coordinating colors & styles that represent the brand & message of your company & team. It’s important to dress HEAD-TO-TOE, including watches, socks, shoes, accessories, etc.. Decide & agree on look well in advance, so people can prepare. Have people bring options so I can help style each person if one look is too loud or doesn't match. Consider buying new outfits if necessary as your group shots represent you as a brand - it’s important. (IDEAS below)
GROUP SHOOT IDEAS - everyone wears:
All black (EASIEST)
Black, white & (maybe) grey - NO color (EASY)
Add 1 color as a fun pop (like everyone wears black & some accent of RED for example)
Chose a color palette that represents your brand-
All Shades of 1 color - like Red, pink, Magenta (SAMPLE BELOW)
Primary Colors (red/yellow/blue) OR Patriotic (red/white/blue)
Fall Colors (brown, Olive, beige)
Choose a trendy color palette (Maroon, Mauve, Tan, Gold accessories)
Choose Complementary colors like Gold & Navy
Go Over-the-top - One person Black & white stripes/ One Leopard print/ One hot pink/ acid yellow
If you really want to get an expert opinion - we can start a text group chat and have people send pictures so our expert stylist can share options & direction with the group
Posing
We are experts at pose-coaching and will easily guide you through the photoshoot process. We’ll mirror the exact poses to you and guide you on how to place every part of your body right down to the fingers and toes! Facial expressions are perhaps the most important part of the pose & we’ve got you covered there also! We have techniques on how to bring about natural smiles that will convey a friendly, approachable friendly vibe for headshots. We also encourage you to get in the right headspace prior to the shoot. Luckily, Liza is an empath so she’ll be able to read your energy when you arrive and help coach you into the best headspace to capture the message you’re trying to convey in the headshot. During the shoot you may do eyes-closed exercises to help bring something you love into the mind’s focus, then open the eyes and look into the camera to capture that happy thought! Have insecurities? No problem. Liza is an expert at minimizing them - just tell her what they are when you arrive and trust her expertise to guide you through them. Often clients leave saying, that’s the only photo I’ve ever liked of me smiling or I never thought I’d like that pose while I was doing it, but it’s the best! So relax - we’ve got you covered and we’re confident you’ll love your results.