How do I prepare for a professional headshot?

Professional headshots are a powerful tool for presenting yourself to potential clients or employers. Here’s what you can do to ensure effective end results from the shoot:

Communication is key

Since headshot sessions are usually quite short, you should share your thoughts with your photographer beforehand to make sure you’re on the same page. Let them know exactly what you’d like to get from the headshots, in terms of the overall look and feel you’d like to go for and other expectations you may have. The more you communicate with your photographer before the shoot, the easier it will be for them to meet your needs and produce great results.

Get some rest

You want to be as fresh and relaxed as possible on your shoot day. Although your photographer will most likely be able to remove dark circles during editing, you should get enough sleep on the night before if you wish to look truly well rested in your photos.

Plan your shoot day

While planning ahead can be challenging for any busy professional, try not to schedule any appointments that may conflict with your photo session. You want to make sure you’ll get to the studio on time and be focused during the shoot.

Be smart about clothing & accessories

Choosing the right outfit for a headshot session can be tricky. Still, there are some items that generally don’t work well in photos, such as reflective materials, turtlenecks, distracting colors, and over the top jewelry. You should also avoid all-white blouses or shirts as they can wash you out and cause significant loss of depth and detail.

Don’t go overboard with hair and make up

Classic hair and makeup generally works best in photos. Avoid dramatic colors and sparkly or shimmery products and apply some translucent powder to eliminate shine. As for the hair, keep it simple and choose a hairstyle that has worked for you before.

How should I prepare the night before a photoshoot?

It is entirely normal to be nervous on the night before your headshot session. Luckily, there are some tips you can follow to make sure you wake up refreshed and confident before your shoot:

• Get between 7 and 8 hours of sleep and avoid using your phone or computer before going to bed
• Remove all makeup and moisturize your skin before going to sleep to freshen it up and prep it for the shoot
• Consider not washing your hair if you’ve washed it the day before since clean hair can be harder to work with
• Reduce under-eye puffiness by using a cold compress or placing frozen spoons underneath each eye for a couple of minutes

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