Preparation is paramount for your headshot session. Your headshot is to capture you looking your absolute best on the day of the shoot.
Drew will position you to what best accentuates your best look when in front of the camera. Here are some quick tips to be ready upon arrival.
General Advice for 2-3 days prior to your session.
Be well rested, get about 7-8 hours of sleep.
Limit your sugar intake.
Drink more water than usual
Moisturize your skin each morning and evening.
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Headshot Guidelines for Men
Headshot Guidelines for Women
Headshot Clothing
The fit of your clothing is very important. Anything excessively tight will not bring the best in your headshot.
Wear a pressed plain dress shirt (solid color) without patterns as it can be very distracting. Make sure your collars are crisp and have collar stays. No curled collars! Shirts with structure are flattering compared to a floppy shirt. No swimming here!
Make sure your shirt is thick enough, otherwise have an undershirt that is not visible. V-Necks work best in case you decide to have the top of your dress shirt undone.
Either bring or wear at least 1 suit or sports jacket. Solid colors or simple work best.
Ties – unless your company said not to for your headshot, I highly recommend you bring one at the bare minimum. Ties help compliment your jacket.
Headshot Hair
Please take the time to style your hair. You now how it looks best.
Avoid coming in with a new haircut within 2-3 days.
Bring your styling products, combs or any additional accessory you use to style your hair.
Facial hair should be well groomed. Make sure your nose hair and eyebrows are under control.
Headshot Glasses
If you wear glasses every day, you should wear them for your headshot. These are how people recognize you.
If you wear contacts and sometimes glasses, bring the glasses to try.
If you have multiple pairs, bring them and we can try multiple looks.
Headshot Clothing
The fit of your clothing is very important. Anything excessively tight will not bring the best in your headshot.
For individual sessions, wear your best fitting professional top/dress.
Simple/plain or solids look best. You do not want patterns as they can be distracting.
Jacket or blazers are recommended but are not required. Bring them if you have one and we can do multiple looks.
Headshot Hair
Please take the time to style your hair to look nicely.
Avoid coming in with a new haircut within 2-3 days as sometimes a fresh haircut can look new and not the best. It is best to do so several days prior to your session.
Bring your styling products, combs or any additional accessory you use to style your hair. Hairspray is a good addition to avoid pesky flyaways.
Headshot Makeup
If you opted to do your own makeup. It is best if it done lightly. You want a natural makeup look that emphasizes you, natural beauty is best.
Moisturize your skin so it does not look dry or flakey. This includes wearing lip balm.
Lipstick / Lip Gloss is recommended. Bring basic makeup and tools for any additional touch ups.
Headshot Jewelry
This should be limited as your headshot is about facial expression. If you would like to have some in the shot, go for simple and not excessive that is distracting. A necklace and or earrings is more than enough.
Headshot Glasses
If you wear glasses every day, you should wear them for your headshot. These are how people recognize you.
If you wear contacts and sometimes glasses, bring the glasses to try.
If you have multiple pairs, bring them and we can try multiple looks.