DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Corporate Headshots
→ Professional clothing photographs well.
→ Suggestions: Suit jacket (optional tie) with shirt / simple blouse or a tailored dress with sleeves.
→ Choose an outfit that you always feel great in and would wear to meet an important client.
→ Keep jewellery simple to maintain the focus on you.
→ Bring clean, pressed garments on a hanger to avoid creasing.
Acting & Dating Photography
Call to discuss wardrobe if you are booking Acting or Dating photography.
→ Acting: Simple neckline in Black / White / Neutral (darker skin tones).
→ Dating: New or near new items, pressed well, simple with a range of jackets and shirts and blouses.
Colours
→ Select colours that align with the colours in your brand, or the attire and colours worn by others at a company with whom you aspire to work.
→ Simple necklines and solid colours photograph well (e.g., avoid patterns, checks and florals).
→ Avoid wearing colours that are very close to your skin tone and florescent hues or bold prints.
→ Consider your background. Select a jacket or structured top that provides separation from the background.
Hair & Nails
→ Simple and tidy, in a style that has a little more polish, shine and smoothness than your everyday look.
→ Controlled waves and curls that provide shine and minimize “frizz”.
→ Carefully shaven face and neck, or well-trimmed facial and neck hair.
→ Clean, filed nails, or manicured with fresh, neutral polish.
Skin & Makeup
→ Professional daytime look if wearing make-up.
→ If not wearing Make-up, apply a light moisturiser to the lips and face and lips. Press the face with setting powder to reduce shine.
Pose & Expression
Each company or person will have their own style, however; we offer the following as a guide;
→ Orientation: stand tall and relaxed, shoulders and feet facing 11 or 1 o’clock.
→ Keep your shoulders and hips in place, then turn your face and eyes to the camera lens.
→ Expression: Friendly and approachable, with a smile – alternatives may also be appropriate.
→ Hands may be shown in a variety of ways (we will help) – practice placing one hand just below your hip, relax your wrist and keep shoulders down.
Considerations
The Colour Palette of your brand, or logo and align your clothing choices accordingly.
Image Uses: Website, Social Media, Business Cards, Marketing Collateral, Large Decals or billboard
Backgrounds: White, Black, Grey, Colour, Environmental image
If in doubt, please call 0414810000 and we can have a chat about your options and the suitability of different styles of clothing and colours so you feel relaxed and confident on the day.
