According to a general saying, ‘dress exactly how you want to be addressed’. This saying is spot on when it come to real life scenarios but does this really apply when taking headshots for business and professional purposes?
In my own opinion as a Calgary professional headshot photographer, I think dressing and being groomed the right way matters when considering the type of headshot you want to get and what kind of attention it commands.
Let’s imagine this scenario, Mr. Ben, a business owner in a very serious business environment, needs a headshot that commands respect, authority and professionalism. He comes over to my studio and asks do be photographed in a …show more content…
What do you think the result of this headshot could mean for his very professional business? Mr. Ben should be ready to be perceived as a very unprofessional business man in a very professional business world. Losing a large chunk of his prospective business is inevitable.
That being said, how do you dress properly and get the best grooming done for whatever kind of headshot you need done?
There are rules to be followed when trying to dress appropriately, though these rules are not caved in stone, it is possible to play around these rules to get the best fit for you.
• Bring at least two alternative choices of clothing you might want to be photographed in. Although I said be very professional, I never intend to pass that information as be professional in an uncomfortable attire. Dress feeling like the richest business owner ever. This will help you exude enough confidence, it shows in the photographs.
• Ensure your clothing is very clean. You don’t need mustard stains showing in your clothing, trust me, I wouldn’t want to be caught dead taking such