Prepare for Your Headshots Photography Session
Stepping foot into a photo studio for the first time may be daunting for some. We’ve drawn up for you a cheat sheet on:
What to prepare for a Headshots photography session:
Keep makeup simple
Makeup is a great way to accentuate your features in your headshots, but be careful of overdoing it. We want prospective clients to recognise you from your headshots, so if you don’t typically wear a full-faced makeup, your headshot session is not the time to experiment.
10-Min Makeup Tips to Prepare for Headshots Photography
Basic Do’s & Don’ts When Using Eyeshadow
2. Jewellery & Accessories (yes/ no?)
Go light on accessorising. While they can add a dash of personality to the headshot, the valuable real estate is from the shoulders up, i.e. your face. Trinkets and jewellery should accent and compliment your choice of outfit.
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3. Haircuts & Styling
Many hairdressers will blowout and style women’s hair. If you don’t want to style your own hair, consider booking a hair appointment before your session. Men should book time with the hair salon at least 4-5 days prior. This is to allow time for your hair to settle into its new look.
4. Iron your clothes the night before
Clothing wrinkles are not something we edit out of headshots unless you sign up with an advanced retouching package. We recommend ironing your outfit the night before your session. You may wish to take extra precautions with a piece of clothing that wrinkles easily, transport your freshly ironed clothes with you in a clothing bag and change at our studio before your session (reach a few minutes early!).
Headshot preparation checklist:
To help your headshot photography session go as smoothly as possible, consider having on hand these few items during your photo session:
or Blotting Powder (oil free)
Micro-fibre cloth for eyeglasses
* BONUS ITEM - The 5 Minute Morning Collection by Merit (women-founded)
The above recommended items are a list curated through our time working with our clients and models. We put forth these recommendations to you at no additional cost.
