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Monday, May 17, 2010

Headshots




Headshots are a lot of fun! I like to get people comfortable and relaxed. I always take a few "practice shots" at the beginning, when they think I'm just getting my camera set up. Often times, these are the best photos because the client is totally relaxed. My goal is to keep that relaxed, comfortable feel with every shot for the duration of the photo shoot.

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What to Wear to a Photo Shoot



1. Wear what you like.  Everyone has a favorite outfit!  That’s a good start for your photo shoot. Wear something that makes you want to smile.  If you have more than one outfit like that, then gravitate towards the color that will best compliment your eyes or contrast your background.  



2. Make sure you feel like you. If you're a tom-boy but mom wants you to wear a big, frilly dress in your photos you're not going to feel comfortable and your photos will be awkward. You don't necessarily need to go out and buy anything new. Just wear what you'd normally wear (but pay attention to the other rules, too!)


3. Don’t over-match. There might be a perfectionist lurking inside you (or someone you love) that insists on everyone in your family wearing khaki pants and a black shirt. Or blue jeans and a white shirt. The only reason why everyone should be wearing the exact same thing is if there’s a wedding. You're robbing everyone of their personal style. Instead of matching everyone identically, think of your family as a wardrobe ensemble. Pick out colors that work together. In the photo below, no one is wearing the exact same thing, and yet they all match. Choose a style (casual, formal) and choose 3 to 4 colors. Here are some families that did this well!




4. Consider the destination. You should dress appropriately for the picture’s intended purpose. If you’re getting head shots done for your business, then wear a business suit. If you only use black frames in your living room, then incorporate black into your outfits so that the finished results look professional.  If it's casual snap shots in an outdoor setting wear casual, colorful clothing to compliment or contrast the outdoors.




5. Keep it simple - but not too simple! Black may be slimming in real life but it doesn't photograph well. White also reflects too much light so it should be avoided or used in small doses. You have to be careful though when you incorporate patterns. Don’t overdo busy patterns although they can spice up a photo. Keep in mind that fashion changes with every season, so you don’t want your outfits to look dated in six months. As long as you balance out patterns with solids, you’ll be fine.







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