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Number 4

Avoid busy patterns and overly bright colors. Both of these can be very distracting in a photograph and take the focus away from the subject---YOU. However, design and a pop of color do tend to work well on a tie paired with your favorite suit.

Number 1

Guys, avoid a plain white shirt. If white shirts are your signature look, accentuate it with an interesting tie. Avoid the all black jacket, unless it has texture. Charcoal grey is great choice or anything with color or texture. Whatever you bring, make sure you feel good wearing it. If you feel good, you’ll look good. It’s tempting to stick with black and white, but a splash of color can really make your image pop.

Number 2

Men, if you’re going business casual (specifically, no tie) bring a couple of sport coats. A sport coat without a tie is an intentional wardrobe choice. But if you wear a suit coat without a tie, it gives the impression that you are dressing “down.”

             Tie = suit coat OR sport coat.

             NO tie = sport coat but NOT a suit coat.

Button-down collars rarely lay nicely in a photo. AVOID button down collars, unless it’s an intentional style choice for you.

Number 3

Make sure your clothes fit well. This is especially important for men’s collars, sports coats and suit jackets. Guys, take a look at your jacket & shirt, watching for gaps at the back of your neck. Conversely, watch that your shirt isn’t too tight, causing your neck to “bulge” over your collar−even a little bulge will look terrible in camera. Think ahead, and invest in tailoring before your session if necessary. It will be money well spent for a professional headshot and a professional overall look.

Guys, if you’re not confident tying a great tie knot, tie it before you come to the studio and slip it over your head. A sloppy tie knot, looks like just that—sloppy.

Things to consider when choosing your wardrobe

Good examples

Relax...

Ultimately, the goal when choosing what to wear is to be comfortable in it, know you look great and relax. Being relaxed is one of the most important things to accomplish during a portrait session. The more tense you are the more you can see it in your images. 

But don't worry, I'll help you, we will work together and create something fabulous that's perfect for you, for your business and that you and your family or significant others will LOVE!

It's okay, I GOT YOU!