When it comes to clothing, we all have our own personal styles, and likewise, your business has its own unique style, culture and atmosphere. As part of your headshot preparation, we recommend that you and your team stay true to that style. So, if your crew wears informs, make sure they’re wearing it, clean and pressed. Same with casual, business casual, formal business, and so on. Sometimes the message you want to portray to your prospective customer outweighs your office culture; If you are in a serious line of work, but the attire is casual in the office, you may want to consider sprucing up the look for picture day.

When preparing for your headshot, the consideration of your jewelry should complement the outfit you are wearing, your business culture, and the portrayal you are going for. The simple idea with jewelry is that it should compliment the outfit and not distract from your face.

If you think you want a haircut, give your hair a chance to adjust, and get a haircut a week before the shoot. Choose a style or cut that suits you and that you’re happy with.

For Women – If possible, have your hair styled and makeup done by a professional. Let them know that you are having a business headshot so they can prepare your hair and makeup properly. If you are doing your own, your makeup should be your day look; lightly smooth out your skin, and enhance your beautiful features. Heavy makeup is hard to retouch and won’t show you at your best in the photo. We can fix minor skin breakouts/imperfections in the processing phase.

For Men – If you are going for a little scruff, grow it a few days ahead of time so it settles, and trim that day for a uniform scruff look. If you have a beard and mustache, style and trim as close to the shoot time as possible, and likewise for a clean look. Pay attention to places you might usually overlook like your nose and ear hair. Check your eyebrows for strays, and if you have a unibrow, unless it’s your look, get it taken care of a few days before the photoshoot.. Also If you have chapped lips, start addressing them a few days before too.

hydration & skincare – Make sure to start drinking adequate amounts of water several days before picture day. Being properly hydrated helps with your overall look and skin texture. Also for your skin, avoid extreme sun exposure go on the fishing trip after picture day, not the day before. Sunburned Skin, Dry Chapped lips, sunglasses tan; these things are hard if not impossible to fix in post production.

sleep & Preparedness – Make sure to get a great night sleep the night before picture day, and have your clothing prepared the night before, so you can be confident, relaxed and looking your best. Not groggy with bags under your eyes!