Headshot sessions are quick and painless, I promise! Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make this a successful session for you.

Since this is such a short session it is important to communicate the overall look and feel that you are going for beforehand. Headshots can be done in multiple different ways. What represents you and your profession the best?

Ensure you get ample rest the night before your session, and remember to stay hydrated by drinking enough water to nourish your skin.

What to wear:

Dress the part! It’s always best to bring a couple of different options, business and business casual.

Make sure your clothing is wrinkle-free and fitted. Jewel tones tend to be the most complimentary.

Choose colors that will compliment your skin tone and eye color. Avoid wearing light colors and all-white, as this tends to lose detail and wash you out, as well as neon colors, multi-colors, graphic T’s (unless that’s your uniform), turtle necks, and small stripes.

Layers work great for headshots! Consider adding a jacket, blazer, suit coat, sweater, or even a tie, to add some variety to your look. Pants are often not in the picture unless we are doing a hands-in-pocket pose, per your request. Shoes are the least of your worries! Come in your slippers, if you so desire!

Men:

Get your hair cut several days before your session. Please come with a somewhat recently washed face as this reduces shine. If you shave, please shave a few hours before your session. Any razor irritation can be removed in post-processing. Any other facial hair should be trimmed up including eyebrows, nose, and ear hairs.

Women:

Please come with your hair and makeup completed. If you do not wear makeup, please come with a recently washed face and consider bringing oil blotting strips or powder for shine reduction. Bring any makeup that you are wearing for any touch-ups that may be needed. Don’t forget your hair products too!

Editing:

Basic editing will be done to the images including skin smoothing, blemish removal, teeth whitening, and debris removal from clothing. If you have any specific requests, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Before you know it, your 20 minutes is up and you’ll be on your way knowing that you rocked your headshot session!

Anoka, MN Portrait Photographer serving the North Metro and beyond. Families, Children, Seniors, headshots and more!