How to prepare for headshot session?

How to prepare for headshot session? by Andrea Griffith Varo (female photographer)

1. Get plenty of sleep

Lack of sleep does not photograph well.

Be sure to get a good night's sleep the night before your session.

Ideally, schedule your sesson for earlier in the day when you will be relaxed and look rested.

2. Plan to have fun.

Your final image will be a reflection of how you are feeling at the time of our session.

Be prepared to relax, have fun.

The resulting image will be a headshot/portrait that reflects your genuine personality and one that you will be proud to use in the right venue for the right results.

3. Music

Will be in studio during the shoot. If you want to bring your ipad - feel free and do it.

Nothing instils an ambience of fun and energy more than the music you love.

4. Skin Care

Moisturize your skin well the night before headshot session as well as the morning of your appointment (face cream).

5. Practice

You can practice your expressions before the shoot.

I will capture the best expression. Plus, I will coach your through the emotions to get a relaxing and professional headshot.

6.Outfit (Women)

Choose a professional suit or classic outfit .

Don't choose anything with bold, distracting patterns or colours, unless you can layer over it so not too much of the pattern is showing.

Try not to wear stark white unless it's under something, such as a suit jacket, cardigan or sweater.

V-necks accentuate the neckline and generally look best on women.

Just don't choose something with too low of a neckline: no cleevage.

No turtleneks.They tend to make people look like they have no neck at all in photos.

Stay away from short sleeves or bring 2-3 jacket.

7. MAKE UP SESSION.

IF YOU ARE HAVING A MAKE UP SESSION BEFORE THE SHOOT, PLEASE BRING YOUR MAKE UP FOUNDATION WITH YOU & DAILY MAKE UP, THANK YOU.