The Office Headshot Checklist

Choose the Right Clothes: Business attire usually looks best for office headshots, but select something comfortable that reflects your personality too. Avoid busy patterns, loud colors, and logos, as these may be distracting.

Pay Attention to Your Hairstyle: Make sure your hair is neat, tidy, and styled in a way that will look professional in the photos. If you wear glasses, consider having them adjusted or cleaned so they don’t create a glare on the photo.

Hydrate Your Skin: Make sure to drink plenty of water the day before and the morning of your photoshoot. Being hydrated sufficiently will help give your skin a healthy, natural glow that looks great in photos. Also, consider using light makeup (if you choose to wear makeup) to enhance your features and complement your outfit.

Practice Your Posing: Practice posing in front of a mirror or ask your photographer for advice. You don’t need to be an experienced model, but practice will help you feel more comfortable during the photoshoot and result in better photos.

Extra Lighting: If you don’t have access to natural light, consider bringing in extra lighting to ensure your photo is well-lit. It can be done by either bringing in studio lighting or using a combination of lamps with different wattages and temperatures.

Look Relaxed: A good photographer will know how to make you feel relaxed and help you pose in a way that looks natural. Try your best to smile genuinely and avoid tense expressions.

Keep Makeup Simple: Natural, light makeup can help bring out the best features of your face and look professional on camera. Keep it light and avoid anything that appears too heavy or dramatic.

Bring Props: If you have something related to your industry or career, consider bringing it along for the session as a prop. It can add some personality and give context to your photo. However, it shouldn’t be too big and distracting.

Play Light Music in the Background: Music can help you feel relaxed and put you in the right frame of mind for your photoshoot. Consider playing some light instrumental music while getting your photos taken.

Send Employees a Reminder: Letting your employees know ahead of time will help them prepare and make the session go more smoothly. Send an email or a reminder in advance, so everyone has enough time to plan their headshots. Do not schedule any meetings or appointments around the photoshoot time so everyone can have a smooth and uninterrupted session.

These simple tips will prepare you well for your professional office headshot confidently. Enjoy the experience, have fun and create photos that you’ll be proud to share!

Pick professional photographer Doug Burke Photography to take your office headshots. For bookings, call 336.486.9932.