The key to consistency throughout a company with regards to wardorbe for headshots

Executive headshots by Vanie Poyey

I thought it only fitting that I post a blog about corporate headshots today since I’ll be gone all week shooting over a 100 people for a client.

The same client had a few questions about wardrobe and what I’m most impressed with is how my answers were neatly summarized into the following list, so I have to give them credit especially since they added a few more useful tips!

• Wear business attire (coats and ties for men, business suits for women)
• Avoid pinstripes as they can confuse camrea lenses or draw attention away from your face
• Avoid chunky or large jewelry as they can be distracting
• Have a contrast in shades between your jacket and shirt
• Avoid beigh and chocolate brown as muted colors can come across less powerful visually
• Do not wear bright colored jackets but bright undershirts are okay for an accent color to pop the photo
• For ties and accents, choose primary colors.  Small patterns are okay.
• If you wear glasses, wear them for your photo if you have anti reflective coating. 

Below are some examples.

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Padraic Mc Freen: IBM

Stephen Mason

Stephen Mason

Stephen Mason

John Evans: USC / Katy MacLeod: New York Life Insurance

Deiva Blake: Creative Abundance

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3 Tips on Preparing for your Executive Portrait

Corporate Photographer: Vanie Poyey

• Think about the market you are trying to appeal to and shoot your photos accordingly!  No need to shoot an environmental photo if the environment doesn’t add to your message.
• Put together clothing that clearly communicates who you are as a professional.  Are you the “business casual” or the “upscale executive”?
• Accessorize your image!  Take with you those accessories that define what you do.  In the case of environmental shots, props also work as great accessories.

Marisa Saladino

Mei Wallace: Mei Wallace & Associates

Daniel Franklin: Franklin Educational Services

Nazanin Barouti / Kelvin Ho

Estelle Baumhaur: E-Salon

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Ever wonder what it looks like on the other side?

Lawyer Headshots

Shooting on site at a law firm, my friend and assistant  Ben James took a photo of me taking a photo.

Thought I’d share what the result of that painful position for my back brought about!  This image was shot with one key light.

Image of Vanie shooting

Lawyer Portrait

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