Prep Tips For Stand Out Corporate Headshots

Prep Tips For Corporate Headshots

What To Wear

Clothes

• Try your outfit on ahead of time. Georgie will often ask you to button up your jacket during the shoot, as it creates a more polished, professional look. Your weight can naturally change over time, so it’s a good idea to try your clothes on a few days before your session to make sure everything still fits comfortably
• Avoid clothing that is too tight or too loose, as they can look unflattering
• Don’t wear something you feel you should wear but it just doesn’t feel comfortable
• Try to avoid clothes that show too much skin, as this can be distracting
• Wear something from your existing wardrobe that fits well and you enjoy wearing
• Make sure your clothes are presentable where they are pressed and clean

Colours

• Solid colours tend to look better than prints as they distract from the face
• The most unflattering colour is burgundy (muddy red) which the camera is not a fan
• Wear a colour that matches your eyes or compliments your colouring
• Is there a particular colour people compliment you on when you wear it?
• Don’t ignore wearing white or black as they look great on camera
• If you do go with a print, make sure it’s not too large or loud
• Avoid large distracting logos

Styles

• Choose either long sleeves or sleeveless styles rather than short sleeves. When a headshot is cropped, short sleeves can leave an awkward sliver of exposed skin, which can look unbalanced in the final image.
• Belts and clothing that visually cut across the waist can be unflattering once a headshot is cropped. Clean, uninterrupted lines help create a more balanced and polished final image.
• Don’t wear plunging necklines as they scream ‘unprofessional’.
• Avoid see-through or shear clothing

Jewellery

• Don’t wear long necklaces, as furthermore, they will be cut off in the cropped headshot
• Therefore, simple earrings are better, as loud earrings can detract from the face
• Don’t go overboard on jewellery – simple is best

Hair

• Don’t get your hair coloured right before the shoot, the best time to do it is about a week before.
• Washing your hair the day before can be beneficial, as it can reduce flyaway hairs.
• People with long hair usually have it hung one side in front and other side behind.
• Brush your hair before the photoshoot
• Tidy eyebrows
• Men should shave in the morning to minimise the appearance of stubble.

Make Up Prep Tips

• Georgie will be dusting you with light translucent face powder to reduce the shininess seen by the camera
• Don’t pack on the foundation. Just wear light day make-up and Photoshop will do the rest
• Don’t wear fake tan
• Avoid lip gloss (as it blows out the highlights on your lips) – use pearl or matt lipsticks

Prep Tips For Your Well-Being

Feel Good And You Will Look Good

• Make sure you are well-rested and try to have an early night
• Avoid consuming large amounts of alcohol the night before
• If you don’t like having your photo taken, try not to be anxious. You are in the right hands here where Georgie aims to make you look your very best. Take a look at Geogie’s blog on this subject.
• Ever heard of box breathing? it’s a game-changer when calming your anxiety before a photo session.

Other Prep Tips

• Check your teeth, and make sure that stubborn piece of spinach from your last meal is removed.
• Try to avoid going in the sun for a few days before your headshot photoshoot
• Avoid facial peels and exfoliants the night before, as they will make you skin look blotchy
• Make sure your skin is moisturised and use some lip balm, this especially applies to men.
• Your hands may or may not be seen in the shot therefore make sure your fingernails are clean.
• If you wear eyeglasses make sure they are clean.

Furthermore, if you get stuck, pick out a choice of clothing on the day of the shoot and Georgie can give you the final say on what would be great for you and the camera.

Remember To Be Yourself

And The Authentic You Will Shine Through

Sydney Headshot Photographer

Georgie Greene