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HEADSHOT PREPARATION

Headshot Tips & Styling Guide

Everything you need to prep for a professional headshot - wardrobe, hair, and makeup - split into the guide that fits you. Pick a path below or browse the deeper articles for specific topics.

Professional headshot of man in navy plaid suit with patterned tie

Professional headshot of woman in classic navy blazer

Corporate headshot of man with glasses and blue checkered blazer

Business headshot of woman with natural curly hair

Modern professional headshot of man with creative styling

Executive headshot of woman with silver hair

Professional headshot of man in navy plaid suit with patterned tie

Professional headshot of woman in classic navy blazer

Corporate headshot of man with glasses and blue checkered blazer

Business headshot of woman with natural curly hair

Modern professional headshot of man with creative styling

Executive headshot of woman with silver hair

Professional headshot of man in navy plaid suit with patterned tie

Professional headshot of woman in classic navy blazer

Corporate headshot of man with glasses and blue checkered blazer

Business headshot of woman with natural curly hair

Modern professional headshot of man with creative styling

Executive headshot of woman with silver hair

Other Helpful Guides

Going deeper on a specific topic? Start here.

Best Colors to Wear

Color theory for headshots, by skin tone and industry.

Should I Wear Glasses?

When glasses help, when they hurt, and how we light around them.

Best Backgrounds

White, gray, black, and color - which background fits your use case.

How to Prepare

The full session-day checklist - what to expect, what to bring.

Headshot Prep FAQs

Start with our gender-specific guides above - they cover wardrobe, hair, makeup or facial hair, and skincare in the depth you'll actually need. The biggest factors are fit, simple solid colors, well-rested skin, and bringing a backup outfit. Everything else is detail work.
Two weeks is ideal. That covers haircut timing (7-14 days out), skincare adjustments (skip new products for 2 weeks), and wardrobe selection (try outfits on a few days before, press and steam the night before). Hydration starts 3-5 days out. Sleep matters most the night before.
Yes - a second outfit, any styling products you use daily (hair product, makeup for touch-ups, blotting papers), and a comb or brush. We provide lint rollers, hairspray, bobby pins, and a small touch-up kit at the studio. The detailed guides above cover what to bring per look.

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Now that you know how to prep, let's create headshots that actually look like you on a great day.

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