Have you EVER found a man looking forward for his headshot session? If you answer in NO, before we get started I would like to say, you are welcome. You are welcome for what I’m about to tell you. I totally get it, you hate getting your headshots done. There are so many aspects of a headshot session that can cause anxiety… I know that you all have insecurities and that when you step in front of a camera they all come to the surface. But guess what? You are not alone, that happens more often than you can imagine. With few tips you can totally overcome the insecurity and turn your session to a very enjoyable experience. Below is a guide for how to prepare for your next headshot session, DO’s and DON’Ts and other elements. No need to stand in your closet for a good 30 minutes trying to decide what to wear, I got ya!
Last but not least, do your homework and choose a photographer that has the style you like, it also helps if the photographer has a fun personality, this way you can warm up to each other quickly and end up with a very relaxed and original image of you!
Above: Winter Park session for Metts Legal P.A - Personal injury attorney - https://www.mettslegal.com/
Roger Gannam
Sixth District Court of Appeal Judge
FOR THE MEN …
- this one might be the most important one - clothes should be freshly washed and neatly pressed and should look like new. I don’t care if they are expensive Egyptian cotton shirts or a cheap polyester ones, iron them and bring them to your session on a hanger, not rolled up in a gym bag! (all black exception: MVP fitness personality shot above)
- wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you look great. Pick your favorite suit in a preferably dark color, such as grey or navy blue. Bold patterns and colors, as well as shiny ties, detract from the face and can look unprofessional. If you don’t wear a tie, it’s best to wear a sweatshirt or jacket or some other kind of layer
- Fitted tops: make sure your jacket and shirt fit you well. A poor fitting jacket or shirt will be obvious in the photos (especially around the neck). If your shirt is not fitted it will appear boxy in the photo
- don’t overdress
- turtlenecks are almost always a bad idea (since they crowd the face)
- avoid busy patterns and large lines/stripes
- a white dress shirt by itself is a bad idea (specially with white background) – unless you plan to wear it underneath something (jacket or sweater)
- Jewelry: simple jewelry and accessories need to be used with caution, be careful and don’t use jewelry that is distracting
- a fresh cut two days before your scheduled headshot is recommended
Below are few images of my latest headshot session at Winter Park. I worked closely with this incredible lawyer to decide locations and choice of clothes according to his brand. Look at all different, professional and fun looks we created together! Good job Mark @https://thushlaw.com/
