Business Headshot Frequent Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
for Business Headshots
BEFORE THE BUSINESS HEADSHOT
• How do I book a Business Headshot session?
You can give me a call or shoot me an email.
• Do I need to book in advance?
Accommodating shoots needs to be scheduled. Booking two weeks in advance will give me enough time to prep for your ideal location, time in our schedule, and any other logistical planning concerns you might have. If you need it sooner, give me a call anyway. I may be able to fit in the time.
• Will we do an outdoor shoot or an in-studio shoot?
The shoot is all up to you and the look you want us to go for. We can always prep for some studio time indoors, or go on an adventure and take advantage of natural daylight by shooting on location. Corporate headshots are normally done inside the office, though, so it’s up to you if you want us to use the employee’s actual workdesk or set up inside a conference room. Sometimes we may setup out front, or where the office space is in the background. Just let me know and we’ll work out the details.
• How is your retouching?
I have always been a retoucher first and foremost. I us ethe photography as a tool to get me to the best final images. You can review my Retouching Portfolio, and you will see I have the skills to make you look amazing.
GETTING READY
When making your clothing choices, always take into consideration the industry that you’re working in. A business headshot in a corporate environment, for example, needs office attire that adheres to your particular dress code.
In general, it’s always a good idea to wear long sleeves as baring arms may be considered inappropriate. Go for clean and wrinkle-free outfits that are in the right size for your body type. The wrong fit makes you look unprofessional, as do bulky and rumpled attire. Stay away from styles that are too trendy and opt instead to choose classic and timeless looks that won’t make your photo look dated.
It’s important that you feel at your best in your outfit as your confidence shows in your photos. Because solid colors photograph best, leave those busy patterns and company logos in the drawer. The same goes for distracting jewelry.
AT YOUR PHOTO SESSION
• How long will the session take?
Depending on the complexity of the look you want to go for, photo sessions can go from 20 minutes up to 2 hours.
• How do I pose?
I normally don’t want to pose you as that would probably end up with you in an unnatural position that’s not really you. I do my best to make my clients feel as relaxed as can be so that your natural behavior, mannerisms, and personality will shine forth. It might sound cliché, but seriously, just be yourself and have a heck of a good time. If you want ideas, just do a Google Search and practice in the mirror.
• What will I wear?
In general, it’s best to stick with darker colors as this will highlight your eyes and your brilliant smile rather than your clothes. If you want to wear lighter colors, stay clear of the ones that match your skin tone if you don’t want to look too washed out.
A headshot in a corporate environment, for example, needs office attire that adheres to your particular dress code.
In general, it’s always a good idea to wear long sleeves as baring arms may be considered inappropriate. Go for clean and wrinkle-free outfits that are in the right size for your body type. The wrong fit makes you look unprofessional, as do bulky and rumpled attire. Stay away from styles that are too trendy and opt instead to choose classic and timeless looks that won’t make your photo look dated.
• Anything Else?
You may also want to forego the wacky colors in favor of the ones that help bring out the color of your eyes. For instance, a grey shirt complements blue eyes, while earthy tones are complimentary to brown or green eyes.
Jewelry can be distracting if you wear statement necklaces or elaborate earrings. If you are a female and must wear earrings, they should be studs.
Bring a towel for sweat, as excess shine on the face is troublesome. If you are a female, it would help me a lot if you could bring some type of light foundation or powder.
AFTER THE SHOOT
• When can I see my photos?
Session editing normally takes 2-3 business days. I’ll take the time to go through and find a selection of the best images and give them a quick once over to ensure they are sharp and presentable. You can then review the samples online, and choose the ones you like the best.
• When can I see my final images?
After you have chosen the images you want retouched, this part involves in-depth retouching of blemishes, breakouts, stray hairs and distracting elements in a photo. We’ll make your features pop and bring focus where focus needs to be. Don’t fret—I always make sure that edits are done subtly so that you still look natural. The time frame depends on how many employee images have been chosen.
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