A Headshot is super up close and personal focusing on the shoulders and up. This is exactly the style that makes a great headshot.

Portraits often include more of the body and different types of backdrops. These things take away from you. And, while their great for a wall, a headshot focuses on your personality and face.

This helps you build trust and look your best.

Clothing is a form of expression and the clothes that you pick to wear will reflect your personality in the images. My best piece of advice when choosing clothes is the simpler the better.

• Solid colors look great in headshots.
• If going with a pattern, keep it simple.
• Start with a simple shirt or blouse and slowly add layers.
• Bring a couple changes of clothes to the shoot.
• Make sure that ALL clothes are ironed and pressed before the shoot. Wrinkles in clothes can ruin an otherwise stellar picture.
• Bring a lint brush or roller with you.
• Don’t worry about shoes. Be comfortable.

• Start natural. Just enough to cover up any blemishes. 
• Build up the makeup as you go. Add eyeshadow and darker lipstick later in the shoot.
• Try not to use matte styles of makeup. It will dry out your skin.
• Bring your makeup and moisturizer with you to the shoot in case your skin does get dry or you need touch-ups.
• Bring lip balm or lip gloss with you to help keep lips looking soft.
• The night before brush your lips with your toothbrush to help get rid of any dead skin.
• Don’t do any extreme beauty regimens right before your shoot, like facial peels, tanning or extensive exfoliating. Your skin can look very irritated.
• Get rid of any unwanted hair a few days before your shoot. Clean up brows and upper lip hair.
• FOR MEN. Shave right before you leave for a shoot. A 5 o’ clock shadow won’t be Photoshopped. Use cooling gel or aftershave to help with skin irritation.
• Bring some oil absorbing sheets to soak up any oil or sweat that might build up during the shoot. The studio lights can get pretty hot. Some great sheets are the Clean and Clear: Oil Absorbing Sheets.
• Leave your colored contacts at home and bring clear contacts with you. Colored contacts can look very fake in photographs. Bring eyedrops with you.

• First, we’re going to have fun.
• Let me know what type of music you’d like and we’ll play it. This will help ease some tension. 
• Some of my directions may sound a little silly. You may feel a little funny posing differently, but trust me the photos will look great.
• Relax a little. Headshot sessions should be fun. Don’t be afraid to let your guard down.
• Don’t force your smile. It will look awkward in the images and your cheeks will be sore after the shoot. A good tip is to leave a little space between your teeth when smiling, enough to put the tip of your pinky in between. Your smile will look more genuine.
• Relax after a few shots and take a breather. Take a sip of water and step away from the lights every so often.

• The first thing I do is backup all of your photos. We use the 3-2-1 backup strategy to make sure your photos are safe.
• Do you want any imperfections Photoshopped out? Some people like everything to be cleaned up in their headshots (e.g. freckles, moles, scars). While actors and actresses need to be mindful that casting directors want to see any imperfections or distinguishing marks you may have. This shouldn’t be confused with blemishes or acne. This is something that should be discussed. Don’t feel awkward asking or being asked about this, it’s best if we talk about it so that there are no surprises.
• Everyone asks ‘Can you Photoshop this… or this… I have a double chin, can you get rid of that? Can you make my eyes bigger?’ Well, that depends. Sometimes I can, sometimes I can’t. Every image is different and Photoshop can be a beast when editing. I will try my best to make you look amazing. If you don’t want any alterations done, please let me know beforehand. 
• If you do want any major editing done, please keep in mind that it may cost extra.
• Do keep in mind that as photographers we spend more time editing than shooting. I intend to deliver your digital images within 7-10 days. You’ll get an email with a link to your images. You will have the opportunity to purchase prints.

My studio is in my home. I set it up and break it down for each session. You’ll have your own changing room and bathroom.

I have two dogs and we’ll put them away during our shoot. But, if you are allergic to dogs, please let me know so we can talk about options. I’ll have water or some tea available.