HOW TO LOOK GREAT IN HEADSHOTS, PORTRAITS, AND PROFILE PHOTOS. TIPS FROM A COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
As a Salt Lake City-based commercial photographer, I’m often asked by my executive portrait and headshot subjects the same questions; “What should I wear?”, “Should I get a haircut before my portrait?”, “How about makeup or getting a tan?”, “Should I go casual?” Whether it’s going to be taken in an office, studio, or industrial construction site, here are a few tips for getting the most from your portrait. Some are obvious and some are not. What to Wear -Solids are always great. Patterns and thin stripes? Not so much as they don’t usually look good and sometimes cause issues on computer screens. There is a thing called the moirĂ© effect when thin strips close together create a secondary rippling pattern. Houndstooth and herringbone are especially bad for this. -Dark colors are more flattering for all skin tones. Mid-tones are okay too if they contrast with darker tones. Avoid white shirts/blouses unless they’re under a jacket. Are your photos going to be converted to black and white? I