Tip 1 - What to Wear

Remember - it is a headshot so we are only interested in the top half you

• Don't overdress - wear comfortable clothes and that make you look great
• A simple black shirt/blouse/dress is often a good option
• Avoid white shirts unless you plan to wear it underneath something
• Darker clothes attract less attention and emphasise your face and eyes
• Avoid busy patterns, large stripes, logos, branding and glitter
• Solid colours work well but try and avoid red
• Suits and jackets are good for a more formal look
• Clothes should clean and pressed
• Bring along a variety of formal and casual clothing along with accessories
• Pay attention to details such as layers, ties, belts etc
• The shape of your face can be altered by wearing different necklines
• Turtlenecks do not normally work in headshots

Bring along a variety of clothing and accessories to achieve casual, formal and commercial headshots as well as 'character' headshots such as brooding, pensive, ecstatic, sad, purposeful etc.

Next Tip - Makeup and Hair