Business Casual Headshot Guidelines

Preparation:

Arrive well-groomed and consider a natural makeup look.

Bring a couple of outfit options to the session for variety.

Outfit Tips:

Choose solid colors and well-fitted clothes.

For men, a crisp dress shirt and tailored jacket work wonders.

For women, a nice blouse or top paired with a blazer or sweater is perfect.

• Avoid bright colors, busy patterns, and large logos or images..

• Avoid overly casual clothing.

• Avoid older, worn-out clothing.

• Bring at least 1 additional option.

• Opt for Suit-Inspired Silhouettes.

• Stick with simple jewelry.

• Ditch the undershirt and “floppy collar” make sure your collar is stiff.

Color:

• Stick with Solid Colors, busy or bold patterns tend to distract.

• Contrast with skin tone, make sure the colors are significantly darker or lighter than your skin tone.

• Dark colors are perceived as more formal, dominant and authoritative.

• Light colors make the wearer appear more friendly and approachable.

• Some bright colors convey confidence and energy.

• Muted colors are conservative and less threatening.

• High-contrast pairings like a dark jacket and light shirt can create a powerful image that conveys influence and authority.