WARDROBE

Prepare for the look you want. Bring a variety of looks and outfits.

That takes planning. If you don’t have the clothes to capture your character, then don’t hesitate to hit the stores. Your headshot plays a role in how people think of you. Dress for how you want to be perceived.

WOMEN

Scarfs are a great accessory. They’re a great way to dress up the neck line - if that’s your look. Suit: Simple solid colors are better than busy patterns. Red, navy, camel, charcoal gray work well. Same goes for your shirt or blouse. Bring a variety of necklines, colors and styles of tops.  All wardrobe must be neatly pressed. No wrinkles.

Jewelry: Less is More. Limit the amount of jewelry. Avoid distracting accessories, such as large, shiny jewelry. 

Make sure to bring some make-up choices as well as so we can see what looks best in your photos.

Unless you are great at applying your own make-up and doing your hair, please use a professional hair and makeup artist. It’s a worthy investment. I can hire a professional HMU to have on-set if you prefer.

MEN

A business suit coat is best. Navy blue, charcoal, black or a simple chalk stripe will look great. 

Shirts: Mid-tone solid colored shirts work best. Avoid anything too dark. Be careful when choosing shirts with stripes or pattern as they can be busy and distracting.

All wardrobe must be neatly pressed. No wrinkles. If possible - bring in a few shirts which have been pressed and are to be worn solely for your portrait.

Ties: One good idea is to contrast the color of the tie with the color of the shirt. ie: Yellow tie with a blue shirt.

Another good look is to use a tie of a similar but different color from your shirt. Something along the lines of purple tie with a blue shirt. 
Most any color tie will work with white shirts. Bring in your favorite ties and we will see which looks best.

Make sure your facial hair looks perfect. It’s far too difficult and expensive to fix with retouching. We want to avoid 5 o’clock shadow. Far cheaper to get a great shave or trim as needed. 

Same goes for the top of your head as well. Get that haircut and look your best when you walk on-set. Hiring professional hair stylist is not as critical. But can still be worth every penny spent.


If necessary, please bring a shaving kit to the shoot for touch ups, especially if your scheduled photo shoot is for later in the day.

EYEWEAR

Do you have a pair of non-reflective glasses? If so, please bring those to wear for your portrait.

HAIRCUTS

If you feel you need a cut please do so a couple of days prior to the photo shoot.

LOOK YOUR BEST

The best advice is to wear what makes you look your best and portrays how you want to be seen by your clients. Dress as if you’re meeting your most important client.