For you acting headshot session, I want you to bring  7 to 10 outfit choices with you.  Most likely, we will shoot 2 to 4 of them, but it’s good to have options here.  Make sure you love the clothes you bring.  If you don’t love it, or are not comfortable in it, don’t bring it.  That also does not mean bring 7 of the same styled shirt in different colors.  Think about range in your outfits and how you carry yourself in different clothing.  For example, I know I feel very different when I wear jeans and a t-shirt and when I wear a suit.  Both looks are very much me, but they have a different effect on my “vibe”.  I crop in very close to head and shoulders, so you don’t really need to worry about lower body changes, unless it effects your attitude (sometimes a great pair of shoes changes everything).

For corporate headshot sessions, I want you to bring  4 to 7 outfit choices with you.  Most likely, we will shoot 2 to 3 of them, but it’s good to have options here.  Make sure you love the clothes you bring.  If you don’t love it, or are not comfortable in it, don’t bring it.  That also does not mean bring 7 of the same styled shirt in different colors.  Think about range in your outfits and how you carry yourself in different clothing.  For example, I know I feel very different when I wear jeans and a t-shirt and when I wear a suit.  Both looks are very much me, but they have a different effect on my “vibe”.  I crop in very close to head and shoulders, so you don’t really need to worry about lower body changes, unless it effects your attitude (sometimes a great pair of shoes changes everything).

You will want to avoid busy patterns and logos, or any thing that has a poofy front or sleeves.  These things can be distracting in a headshot.  Don’t worry about being seasonal. T-shirts, and tank tops can be great.  I do love layers and textures, so light jackets and sweaters can be great.  While we don’t need to be in costume, do think about the rolls that you may want.  We probably want to get girl/guy next door, something you might wear to a job interview, and something with attitude.

There is not really a good or bad color.  If you love it, bring it.  I would rather us have too many options here and not need them, than not have enough, or have you go “Oh man, I wish I brought that one jacket.”

If you are worried that your wardrobe is a little lacking for your headshots, have some fun, go shopping.  If you don’t think you want to keep the pieces after the session, we don’t have to take the tags off so you can return them (of the store allows it.  Always check the return policy first).

We will not want any jewelry in your headshots.   Things like earrings and necklaces tend to pull the eye away from your face which is the last thing we want.