Getting professional headshots for you and your employees is a great way for businesses to make a good first impression on potential customers. Investing in corporate headshots will also show your staff that you see them as serious and valuable working professionals.
Having a headshot taken may sound simple enough, but there are a few things you and your employees should know in order to get the best results. Keep these tips in mind—and pass them on to your team members—ahead of your corporate headshot session!
Dress to impress.
Most people’s first concern for any photoshoot is usually what to wear. It’s a good idea to choose an outfit ahead of time for your headshots, so you feel confident and prepared the day of. Select something that fits your company’s image but still feels like you. You might even bring more than one outfit to try. Avoid busy patterns and bulky accessories that will distract and overwhelm. Solid colors with high contrast to one another usually end up looking best.
Keep hair and makeup simple.
The goal of any headshot is to capture a photo that’s timeless—something you should keep in mind when styling your hair and makeup. Clean, natural-looking makeup is the way to go. Take special care not to use products that shimmer, sparkle, or even face lotion, as these will reflect on camera and make you look shiny. Choose a simple, polished hairstyle that you like and that frames your features well. For men, any facial hair should be trimmed and cleanly-shaped as well.
Try to stay relaxed and communicate with your photographer during your shoot.
You want your headshots to convey confidence and friendliness, especially if they’re being used for a company website or other marketing materials designed to attract customers. If you’re tense and anxious during your shoot, that’s what is going to read on camera. Communicating with your photographer will help you feel more at ease and make your photos turn out better. Share with them the look and feel you’re going for in your shots, so they can direct you and make you feel comfortable.
Are you looking for innovative ways to elevate the image of your company in Raleigh or around the Triangle in North Carolina? Get in touch with Neil Boyd Photography! We can set you up with corporate and executive headshots for you and your employees that draw attention to and send the right message about your business.
Contact our team of commercial photographers today to schedule your professional business portraits!