As we look to the end of lockdown and re-engaging with the outside world, I thought you’d appreciate some contemporary hints and tips for fashion choices when planning for a corporate headshot session. With thanks to “Fashion Critical” for the images and the celebs at the Met Gala and VMAs for the inspo. Please take advice with a giggle.
Your headshot needs to be an accurate reflection of you and instantly recognisable. It’s probably best to avoid face coverings that make you impossible to identify.
Outfits should be well-fitting, tailored and present well. Make sure you try on possible outfits beforehand to ensure they sit well across your shoulders.
Keep colours and patterns to a minimum so that the focus of the image is purely on you. Colourful, busy fabrics can be overwhelming and may not photograph well.
Avoid political statements in your outfit choices as it may be polarising for potential employers or customers. And smiling is recommended too.
Your image should make you look warm and approachable. Big smiles aren’t essential but a twinkle of the eye and a hint of a smile will ensure you make the right impression.
It’s definitely worth spending some time reviewing your wardrobe options before our shoot. Try things on, consider current fashion trends and check items fit well. And if there’s shoulder pads involved, it’s probably time for a visit to the shops.
For the fellas, paisley jackets might be a tad distracting. Best to stick to dark grey, navy or a light pinstripe.
Choose outfits that aren’t too risque, exposing too much cleavage. With a corporate image, you want to appear smart, professional and trustworthy.
For the fellas, a well-fitting suit in dark grey or navy tones with an ironed shirt is perfect every time.
Your image should leave a lasting impression with the viewer, showcasing your inner horse head.
Try and book your headshot with a visit to your hairdresser to ensure you are feeling confident and perfectly groomed. Flyaway hairs can be fixed in post-production but it’s always best to have it, you know, brushed.
We can work together to ensure you are comfortable and relaxed, ensuring natural and flattering facial expressions, with great eye contact
Dress age-appropriately. You don’t need to have everything on display when you’re 63. A banging frock and a huge confident smile will showcase what you got!
Make sure you consider the industry you work in and the type of job you want. Consider the image you want to portray - cool, conservative, experienced etc and plan your wardrobe accordingly. And look in the mirror before you leave the house.
For women, your hair and make-up should be natural and not overwhelming. Aim to look like you would for a great dinner out or important meeting at work.
Your headshot should be all about you - keep your outfit choices simple and timeless so that the viewer is able to focus on your eye contact and expressions and aren’t distracted by your clothing, which may date.
Accessories should be kept simple so as not to be too distracting. It’s best to avoid statement jewellery. And headwear.
Avoid outfits that are sheer or too revealing. Ensure outfits don’t reveal bra straps. Or g-strings. Probs not quite the right message.
Studded red leather with tassles is a corporate wardrobe staple for women and men. Make sure you bring it along for our photoshoot.
It is definitely worth engaging a professional stylist to review your wardrobe. A few hours with Petrina Milas will help ensure your outfit choices for our photoshoot are flattering, contemporary and professional.
With all of the above advice in mind, if you have a body like JLo and the confidence to match, you can get away with anything!