→Solid colors photograph best. Reach for neutrals and jewel tones: black, navy, gray, white, deep greens and blues.

→Avoid busy patterns, anything overly trendy, and clothing with logos.

→Make sure everything fits well and feels comfortable. Wear something you feel confident in.

Hair. Freshly styled, clean, and neat, the way you normally wear it.

Makeup. Keep it natural and photo-friendly. Go easy on heavy SPF and anything with shimmer, since both can affect how skin reads on camera.

Glasses. Clean the lenses, and if you can, skip transition lenses for the session. Wear them if they're part of your everyday look, and we'll grab a few without them too.

Facial hair. Trim or shave however you prefer, just keep it neat.

→Bring a few looks. Plan for 2 to 3 outfits, not just one. Think of them as a range: one polished, one more relaxed, maybe one with a little color or personality.

→Think about where they'll live. Website, LinkedIn, an about page, a speaker bio, press. Different uses want different framing, so tell me what you have in mind. If you'll need both vertical and horizontal versions of a shot, just say so.

→Bring your tools. If something represents what you do, bring it. A laptop, a notebook, your products, a coffee cup. These make for natural working shots that say more than a plain headshot.

→Shooting outdoors? Dress for the location and the weather, bring a layer in case it's cool, and wear comfortable shoes for getting between spots.

→Hair and makeup. My advice across the board: look like yourself. Headshots are not glamour photos, and the goal is a true, professional version of you, not a different look. Professional hairstyling is a nice option if that's something you enjoy. Makeup, though, I recommend doing yourself, since professional makeup application is often done for in-person impact and tends to read differently on camera than your everyday routine.