Head shot session tips

2014-02-04_0001Preparing for your head shot session:

Wardrobe

  • Head shots focus on the head and shoulders, so think interesting collars and necklines
  • Layers are great for adding texture & variety
  • Avoid a lot of white, except in small doses underneath another color
  • Also avoid very bright, saturated colors near your face like magenta, which can cause strangely colored shadows on your neck & face
  • Avoid large, busy prints. We want the focus to be on your face!
  • Don’t forget to accessorize with earrings and/or a necklace, but opt for timeless pieces instead of trendy

Make-up

  • Make-up application needs to be heavier than day to day wear in order to show up in photos
  • Apply your make-up, then stand back 4 feet from your mirror. Can you see it? If not, apply more!
  • Bring powder to your session if shine is an issue for you
  • In doubt? This is a great occasion to hire a professional, or visit the Nordstrom counter on the day of your session!

Hair

  • In dry or humid weather, use hairspray or putty to tame those flyaways
  • For women, wear your hair in a way that is natural for you. Allow your hair to frame your face, unless you always wear it up and pulled back.
  • For men, avoid the “freshly cut” look by getting a haircut at least a week before your session
  • For women, a haircut and/or styling appointment on the same day of your session is a great idea. I know I always leave my stylist’s chair with fabulous hair!

 

My approach

  • Modern & unique. Not your typical stuffy studio head shot
  • Outdoors using natural light
  • Camera shy? Don’t worry. I’ll converse with you to draw out your inner supermodel.
  • Please tell me the intended use for your images, so that I can tailor my approach to your final application.
  • I’ll provide your digital images to you in both color and black & white.
  • Please let me know if you need images in horizontal orientation. Otherwise, most head shots are framed vertically.