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
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.
Vanie Poyey is a headshot and portrait photographer in Los Angeles, providing headshot photography, professional headshots, commercial headshots,
children's headshots and corporate headshots in the Los Angeles / LA area and beyond. Vanie serves Hollywood, West Hollywood, West Los Angeles,
Santa Monica, San Fernando Valley,
Burbank, Pasadena, Culver City, Universal City, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, etc. With over 10 experience,
Vanie does head shots for actors, actresses, musicians, sports figures, athletes, corporate individuals, executives, children, and more in a
professional environment, and brings
her headshot photography expertise to help you with what head shots you require for your marketing needs.
