What to wear for your headshots

Solid colors in medium to deep tones: navy, charcoal, olive, burgundy, deep green, soft blue. They keep attention on your face.

Bring one light, one medium and one dark top. Then we can pick whichever separates you best from the backdrop.

Skip neon, busy prints, small checks and thin stripes. Fine patterns can shimmer on camera and look like a digital glitch.

Fitted through the shoulders and chest. Loose fabric there reads as extra weight in a tight crop.

Steam or iron everything, especially collars. Wrinkles that look fine in a mirror show up in a high-resolution photo.

Jackets and layers add shape and depth. A blazer, a cardigan or a jacket over a solid top works for almost anyone.

Crew necks, V-necks, collared shirts and jackets with lapels all crop well.

Avoid strapless, spaghetti straps and very low necklines. Cropped at the chest, they can make it look like you're wearing nothing.

Turtlenecks work for some looks, but bring a second option in case the high collar shortens your neck on camera.

What you'd wear to meet an important client, one notch more formal than an ordinary workday.

If your field is casual, a well-fitted solid shirt or sweater is better than a suit you never wear. People should recognize you when you show up.

Clothes that suggest the roles you're cast in, without looking like a costume.

For theatrical looks, bring darker, more textured pieces. For commercial looks, bring brighter colors and clothes with a friendlier, everyday feel.

Bring everything you might use, and we'll build the looks together at the session.

Agree on a dress code before the day, such as dark jackets over light shirts, or solid tops in one color family.

Ask people to avoid logos and graphic tees unless company-branded clothing is the plan for everyone.

Yes, if you wear them most of the time. People expect to see you as you are.

Anti-glare lenses help. Bring a cleaning cloth, and if you have a pair with thinner frames, bring those too.

Get a haircut five to seven days before, not the day before, so it has time to settle.

Shave close to the session, or keep your beard the way you normally wear it, freshly trimmed.

Keep makeup matte and natural, a little more defined than everyday. Bring powder for touch-ups.

Skip mineral sunscreen with zinc or titanium on session day. It can reflect the studio light and leave a white cast on your skin.

Sleep well and drink water the day before, and go easy on salt and alcohol the night before to avoid puffiness.