How to Prepare for Headshots?
MEN
Clothing
- Bring outfits that you feel great wearing
- Clothes with solid colours and limited patterns are preferred
- Perhaps a suit or sports jacket
- Shirts that fit you well and have crisp collars
- Ties, with simple patterns
Face
- Freshly shaven, if possible
- Trim any "extra" eyebrow or nose hairs
Hair
- As you normally style/wear it
Jewelry
- Less is better, as jewelry can be distracting
Glasses
- Bring them, if you have different styles, bring those as well
WOMEN
Clothing
- Bring outfits that you feel great wearing
- Clothes with solid colours and limited patterns are preferred
- Perhaps several different types of shirts or dresses
Make up
- Keep it simple, natural, and clean
- If you use eyeliner, keep it light, or, none at all
Hair
- As you normally style/wear it
Jewelry
- Less is better, as jewelry can be distracting
Glasses
- Bring them, if you have different styles, bring those as well
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