For most sessions, we will have your final images for you to download within 3 business days.

That age-old dilemma! Here are some helpful tips:

• You should bring a few options that reflect your style and personality and that you feel comfortable wearing.

• Avoid busy patterns, flesh-tone colors, wrinkled clothing, bold or distracting colors/patterns or shiny fabrics, and very large or extremely reflective jewelry.

• Try to avoid white or black. If you’re someone like me who lives in black clothes, try an additional selection that flatters your skin tone. 

• Long sleeves are generally better than short-sleeved or sleeveless tops for professional headshots. A flowy blouse is more forgiving than a tight sweater for most of us ladies. Wearing heavy winter clothing can add pounds, so think about how that may look on-camera.

• Jewel tones look good on almost everyone, as do shades that match your eye color. Think about that one outfit you have that always prompts someone to say “You look great in that color” or “That looks so good on you.” 

• Do you have a go-to outfit that is comfortable and makes you feel confident? That’s a great choice as well. And if you’re still not sure what to wear, bring a few options and we’ll help you decide.

• If you choose a white shirt, bring a jacket or cardigan so you can change your look and add some color. 

•  Men who wear shirts and ties for their headshots may want to bring two shirts and two ties so they have additional options
• Make sure everything is clean and pressed. Wrinkle removal is not included in our headshot retouching.

We recommend that you keep your makeup and hair natural and close to your everyday look. Our lighting will complement your natural beauty, not wash you out, so don’t go overboard on the makeup. A great makeup artist can help you if you’re not feeling confident about doing your own. We have some recommendations if you don’t know someone. 

For men, hair usually looks best about two weeks after a haircut. Trim your beards to your usual standards.

Whatever you do, don’t do anything drastic with your hair right before your headshot mini appointment. Hair regret is real! 

Stay hydrated, avoid alcohol, and get a good night’s rest for a few days before your session. Alcohol and lack of sleep can make your face puffy, redden your eyes, and make under eye circles darker.

Glasses should be clean to minimize glare. Wearing non-SPF foundation or blotting your skin with a tissue before we begin will help to minimize the shine on your face. We can take care of the remaining shine when we retouch your final images.

If you want to do touch-ups before your session, bring along whatever you need. We have a full-length mirror at the studio.

We will give you a release for your selected images so that you can use them for LinkedIn, Facebook, resumes, social media, business cards, websites, bios for speaking engagements, and so much more.

We love to make you look good so your images stand out no matter where you use them. We will welcome you and get to know you as we begin your session. Kelly has extensive training as a headshot photographer and does a great job helping clients pose in a way that is natural and will accentuate their best features. We are pretty good at coaxing natural smiles and expressions.