5 Key Elements for Getting the Best Executive Headshot - Getting Ready Part 1

Linda Kazares, Photographer, linda@LindaKazares.com
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Figuring out what to wear is only the first step in preparing for your headshot session. You’ll also want to pay special attention to your hair and nails.

I can’t stress the importance of well-groomed hair in your headshot enough. Bad hair can ruin your whole session! Play it safe and go to the hairdresser or barber right before the session. You’ll probably use your headshot for at least a year. You don’t want to wish that you’d gotten a trim every time you see it! Don’t style your hair in an unusual way. You want to look like you normally look.

Please don’t forget the importance of your hands in your portraits. Whether you choose to do your nails yourself or have them manicured, keep them clean and if you wear nail polish use coordinating colors. Ladies, if you are wearing an open toe shoe, make sure your toes are ready to be photographed. Sometimes the photographer will take full body photos and your feet will show.

These simple tips will go a long way in ensuring that you end up with a headshot that shows that you are a true professional. 

Over the next few weeks, I’ll continue to post more tips. I hope that you find the information helpful. If you'd like to receive the whole series FREE go to https://bit.ly/2GoOqYg to subscribe. You'll receive your own issues in the series that you can keep handy for the next time you're having your headshot session.

If you enjoy the articles, I’d love to hear what you liked best. Please feel free to pass these tips on to anyone you know who might enjoy them!.

When you're ready for your next executive headshot search out the photographer that will best meet your needs and personality.  If you're in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area I'd appreciate a message from you to talk about how you want your headshot to reflect who you are.

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