Investing in a professional headshot photographer to capture your corporate headshot is a smart decision. The corporate headshot portrays professionalism. For those looking to land a new job, it shows that you are proactive in preparing yourself for success in the business world. It will likely be the first way your potential new employer or new clients will see you. You've heard the the saying, "you only get one chance to make a first impression". So make sure you get it right in your headshot. |
There are many thing to consider when preparing for your headshot. In this blog I will cover 3 thing individuals often overlook when preparing for their headshot session. |
1. WRINKLED CLOTHES | ||
You wouldn't believe how many people fall in this category. Make sure at at least your top is wrinkle free. I say top because headshots are from usually shot from the chest up, so your top is the important area to maintain wrinkle free. |
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a. The collar is the usual culprit for women. Lots of tops for women are soft in fabric and can sometimes be a bit flimsy. Keep an eye on those types of tops. If you can's get them to cooperate, go with a different blouse. |
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b. The big one for men is they often wait until last minute to prepare and come to find they don't have a clean shirt to wear. So they run to the store before their session and purchase one. It's great to have a brand new, never worn shirt, but the problem is that there's usually creases on the them from being folded. It tends to show pretty obviously in a photo. Guys, make some time to pick out a shirt early enough so you have time to iron out those creases. |
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c. Blazers get wrinkle too. Many are not pressed, look worn or just simply wrinkled. Make sure your blazer is fitted or tailored to your body. Wearing a blazer larger than you will cause it to bunch up or create waves on it. Wearing a small blazer may not allow you to button it and you will not allow you to get the nice V shape in the chest area for your headshot image. |
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Flimsy Collar |
New Shirt Crease |
Large Baggy Blazer |
2. Lint on clothing |
Lint On Blazer |
3. Hair |
There are many more things to consider when preparing for your headshot session. These are just three of the most overlooked in my experience as a headshot photographer. Pay close attention to these three mentioned above to help you get a headshot image that looks good and portrays a smart, professional and successful individual.
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