Please ensure you are wearing a lighter colour top (no black).

IMCP prefers that the headshots look somewhat consistent on the website, so lighter colours are preferred. You don’t have to wear white, any light neutral, or light blue, green and so on is fine. Check the IMCP website for some ideas.

Get a good night’s sleep and avoid alcohol the night before

You will look and feel better when you’re well rested and not hungover.

Iron your clothes

Small creases that go unnoticed in real life show up clearly in photos.

Wear light makeup to define your features

Cameras can wash people out slightly, so a little makeup helps. If the images are for professional use, you may want to book hair and makeup beforehand. I can recommend artists if needed.

Bring a hairbrush

Hair often needs quick adjustments during a shoot. I usually suggest wearing hair down or partly down, because ponytails can look sparse from some angles. Avoid trying a completely new hairstyle right before the shoot, and it’s also best not to book a haircut immediately before your shoot; haircuts often need a little time to settle.

Make sure you’re generally well-groomed

Eyebrows, roots, facial hair, nails and skin should look taken care of. If we’re shooting in your home, office, or studio, make sure the space is tidy and presentable too.

Eat and drink beforehand

Being hungry or dehydrated makes it harder to relax, which shows in photos.

Consider wearing contact lenses

Contacts avoid glare and reflections. If you prefer glasses, that’s completely fine, I’ll remove the glare in Photoshop. Often people will get a headshot with glasses and one without.

Avoid transition lenses

Even indoors, they can add a colour cast to the lens that is difficult to photograph.

Be cautious with false eyelashes

If you wear them, have them professionally applied and keep them light. Heavy or DIY lashes often look uneven and block light from the eyes.

Think about the image you want to project

Professional, creative, approachable? Also consider where the images will be used; your website, LinkedIn, or social media? Bringing a couple of outfit options is helpful. Simple, fitted, mid-toned clothing usually photographs best.

Consider whether you have a preferred side

If you know one side you like better, tell me. If you’re unsure, that’s completely normal and I’ll guide you.

Let me know if you have insecurities about the way you look in photos

If there’s something you usually dislike about yourself in photos, let me know. I’ve heard everything and a photoshoot with me is a judgment-free zone. I will do my best to minimise the things you don’t like and emphasise the things you do.