Preparing for Your Headshot Session: What to Do & What to Wear
Before Your Session:
- Get a good night's sleep and stay hydrated for healthy-looking skin.
- Groom/freshen up: trim facial hair, and do hair/makeup as you would for a professional interview.
- Choose simple clothing in advance and make sure it's clean, wrinkle-free, and fits well.
- If you wear glasses, clean them thoroughly (bring a spare pair if possible).
- Avoid experimenting with new skincare or haircuts right before your session.
What to Wear for Headshots:
- Choose solid colors and avoid busy patterns, logos, or graphics.
- Select clothing in shades that flatter your skin tone and match the look you want (neutrals, blues, darks, or soft pastels are classic).
- For professional/corporate headshots:
- Wear a simple blazer, dress shirt, or blouse.
- Layers (jacket over shirt) work well.
- Minimal/simple jewelry.
- For actor headshots:
- Wear outfits that reflect the roles you're interested in (e.g., casual tee for youthful, suit for professional).
- Bring a couple of different tops for variety.
- Avoid white shirts unless layered under a jacket/sweater.
- Make sure clothes are lint-free and properly pressed.
Day of Your Session:
- Arrive a few minutes early—relaxed and ready.
- Bring an extra shirt/top in case you want to try different looks.
- For outdoor sessions, bring hairbrush/comb and any touch-up items you use.
- Trust your photographer for posing and expression guidance!
If you have special requests—unique looks, personal items, favorite colors—let your photographer know ahead of time.