One of the most common—and most important—questions I’m asked is “What should I wear for my headshot session?” No worries, I got you covered!
Colors + Patterns.
Black and/or white may be your “go to” option of wardrobe, and that’s great, but it can be difficult to pull specifics out of black or white. So, if you want to wear black or white, bring it with you, but also try bringing some added color.
If you know your color bring items from that palette or try hues that bring out your eye color and enhance your skin tone. Rich colors and jewel tones are great choices for almost all women..
Style + Fit
Crew, boat, or narrow V-necks are always flattering and will always lay nicely. We want to be sure we can see your top after the image is cropped. Stand Up collars don’t always “behave,” so I suggest women avoid them. If you typically wear a jacket to work, bring a couple of jacket choices, but you do not need to wear a jacket to look professional. I’ve photographed plenty of c-suite women without jackets and without sacrificing their professionalism and status.
Make sure your clothes fit well. Try them on a few days before your session just to check. A little snug is better than baggy and loose.
Avoid:
- short sleeves or sleeveless styles (unless you’ve got “buff” arms and want to show them off)
- low necklines
- busy or trendy patterns or plaids
- turtlenecks
- shiny fabrics — no silk or satin
Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses and lens glare can be tricky. If you normally wear glasses, plan to wear them for your picture. It’s ideal if they have a non-glare coating, but if they don’t, consider borrowing a pair of glassless frames for your session; otherwise, we can remove the glass glare in post-production.
Accessories
Less is more. Keep jewelry to a minimum unless it is your signature look. A few jewelry tips:
- Stud earrings are best—simple pearls, diamonds, or other gemstones.
- Hoops and dangling earrings can interfere with your hair and get lost in your portrait.
- If you have jewelry that has special meaning for you, bring it along. But in the end, we want all the attention on your face not your clothes and jewelry.
- Big jewelry draws attention away from you, and your portrait should be all about you.
- If your signature brand is big jewelry, however, bring it along, and we’ll choose the best options for your headshot.