With the rise of Facebook and LinkedIn, people realize the value of their profiles. One of the reasons professional headshots are important is because of their digital identity. It creates personality and shows overall attitudes that help an individual or a company to achieve a certain goal. However, since the main subject of a professional headshot is a professional, the following are tips to get prepared for your portrait session.
Get the haircut in advance
It is a common disappointment to regret the way your hair looks in the photo. Although professional photographers would always bring it up before the shoot and try to fix it simply with a brush, they would not get the same results as a professional stylist would.
Also your style (hair and makeup) should relate to the image one is trying to achieve based on one’s goals. It is not a style to go to parties. Think of how professional look like or even google
Choose appropriate outfit
Professional suit or outfit that looks classic does the job at its best. It is amazing how powerful these looks are at creating the image of a business persona. Also, your suit should fit\ you well, and it feels comfortable wearing this with the buttons up.
If possible, bring two of your favorite ties for a shoot to choose one with your photographer. However, depending on the industry people may choose another approach to dressing up, but classic always works.
In addition, it would be helpful to discuss background options with a photographer to make sure your outfit doesn't get lost on it.
Keep all your parties for the after session.
Going out the night before your headshot session is not a good idea. Even drinking alcohol in small amounts may affect your ability to relax during the shoot, which most of the time guarantees successful headshot. You may just look tired and then all your haircut and makeup effort would be just a waste of time and money. Get a lot of rest to look your best the next day.
Allow some extra time for your session appointment
Arriving at a certain location on time is crucial to set the right tone for the photography session. Although some sessions take more time than the others, they are not meant to be a “run-through” activity. You don’t need to feel rushed or anxious. Instead being relaxed, and fully committed to your goals provides much more satisfying results.
Following these steps would significantly improve the results of a headshot because these are the things that photographers do not have control over while it is in their interest to provide best results.
