What to wear for a headshot

What to wear for a headshot

If you’re considering updated your headshots, you might be wondering “what you should wear for professional headshot?” So as you prepare for your headshot session, consider these wardrobe tips and tricks for great professional portraits!

Following are some ideas

There’s truth to the adage “clothes make the man or woman.” The way we dress conveys information about our identity both in and outside of the workplace. This has a significant impact on what others believe about us. That includes beliefs about how much influence and power we have, how smart we are, and even how much money we make.  All of which impact whether hiring managers, coworkers and clients consider us trustworthy and reliable.

Having the right professional pose and style, what you choose to wear in your headshots will help establish your professional identity within your network. Since most people will see your professional headshot before they meet you face-to-face, your wardrobe in professional headshots is also an important part.

Even if you work in an industry where informal dress is the norm, consider donning more formal threads for your headshots if you want to appear more confident and authoritative.  Simply wearing more formal clothing can contribute to a feeling of power and control, which can impact your posture and presence in photos.

The way you feel behind the camera will impact how you appear in your photos.  Consider formal clothing options that make you feel good about yourself. If you need an extra boost of confidence, stick with formal options like suits, ties and formal blouses.

Here are just a few of the headshot photos I have done through the years. https://charlottebell.com/profession-portrait/