How To Look Good In A Professional Headshot

Headshot Photography • Rockville, Bethesda, & Washington DC

This is a common concern with people who are having professional headshots taken for the first time. Let's be honest; we're not all superstar Vogue or Victoria’s Secret models, right? The short answer? Trust your photographer. Your photographer, hopefully, is an expert in their craft. They know what they're doing. We have our tricks for finding just the right angle that shows you in the best possible way. We know just the things to say and do to get your smile looking genuine and, yes, make you look taller and slimmer! 

Going into your headshot session knowing that it is your photographer's job to make you look good and know what the flattering lighting and angles are should help to take some of the stress off of you so you can enjoy your session.

Firstly, plan ahead. A week before your photo session, have the outfits you've chosen dry cleaned, pressed, in the plastic, and ready to go. Plan your wardrobe!! Please don't grab ten things off the floor into a backpack! 

Plan to wear outfits that you feel AMAZING in. If you feel confident, you're going to look confident. Bring more than you think you'll need. It's nice to come prepared with options, especially if you're not sure of something. We can always try it and dump it doesn't work.

Secondly, get plenty of rest the night before. You don't want to come in exhausted to your session. Get plenty of rest so there are no bags under the eyes or red eyes.I do retouch my images, but, I can't make you look less tired!

Stay hydrated as well. You'll keep your body happy and your skin with thank you! 

Save your coffee for the drive home. You might even think about seeing the dentist for a quick clean up at the start of the week.

Lastly, TRUST YOUR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER! 

I specialize in making you look amazing! I have tips and tricks to get you looking your best in front of the camera. They may not seem the most obvious, and some of them are downright silly, but they all result in you looking killer. 

One of these headshots was the result of me saying, " give me a look like you came here to kneecap me"! It's a totally left-field thing to say, but the results are amazing. 

So, in short, plan ahead, drink plenty of water,  get enough rest, take a deep breath, and trust me, I got your back.

Be sure to check out How Do I Pose For A Headshot?