What to Wear for Your Professional Headshots
Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, creative, or job seeker — your headshot should reflect your best you. Not just polished and professional, but confident and approachable. Here's how to get camera-ready without stress!
For Everyone: Keep It Clean & Classic
Before we dive into tips for men and women, these universal style truths always apply:
✔ Stick to solid colors — neutrals or bolds you feel confident in
✔ Avoid busy prints, stripes, logos, and neon hues
✔ Layer up — jackets, blazers, or cardigans help structure your look
✔ Keep jewelry and accessories minimal and intentional
✔ Stick to solid colors — neutrals or bolds you feel confident in
✔ Avoid busy prints, stripes, logos, and neon hues
✔ Layer up — jackets, blazers, or cardigans help structure your look
✔ Keep jewelry and accessories minimal and intentional
Women: Style Tips That Shine
When planning your look, think simple, flattering, and confident.
Necklines: V-necks, boat necks, and scoop necks all photograph beautifully
Colors: Jewel tones are universally flattering! Choose shades that complement your skin tone
Fit matters: Opt for tailored pieces that define your shape — skip anything too baggy or clingy
Sleeves are your friend: Long or mid-length sleeves tend to look best on camera
Hair & Makeup: Natural but elevated — think "you on your best day." A little extra coverage and color goes a long way under studio lights. Bring a glam bag with you for touch ups.
Pro Tip: If you're unsure what flatters your shape, this Stitch Fix guide is gold.
Men: Sharp, Simple, and Confident
For a timeless business look, keep things structured and neat.
Button-ups: Crisp shirts in solid colors — skip all-white unless under a blazer
Jackets & Blazers: A must for that professional edge
Ties (optional): If you wear one often, bring it! Keep the pattern subtle and colors coordinating
Grooming: Fresh shave or trimmed beard, clean brows, and hydrated skin go a long way
Glasses: Totally fine! Just give them a quick clean and bring glare-free lenses if possible
On-Location vs. Studio Sessions
Whether you're meeting us at our Kansas City studio or scheduling an on-location session, we’ve got you covered with preparation tools and guidance!
On-Location Session
We’ll bring a mini prep station to help you feel polished and photo-ready!
You’ll have access to:
✔ Handheld mirror
✔ Hairspray
✔ Lint roller
✔ Bobby pins
✔ Disposable dental floss picks
You’ll have access to:
✔ Handheld mirror
✔ Hairspray
✔ Lint roller
✔ Bobby pins
✔ Disposable dental floss picks
Choose your location (home, office, outdoors) and we’ll help make it work beautifully.
Studio Session Perks
Our professional studio includes everything you need for a smooth, elevated experience:
✔ Changing room
✔ Full-length mirrors
✔ Rolling clothing rack
✔ Clothing steamer
✔ Preparation tools (mirror, hairspray, lint roller, pins, floss, etc.)
✔ Professional Make-up Designer (additional fee)
✔ Changing room
✔ Full-length mirrors
✔ Rolling clothing rack
✔ Clothing steamer
✔ Preparation tools (mirror, hairspray, lint roller, pins, floss, etc.)
✔ Professional Make-up Designer (additional fee)
✔ Space for multiple outfit changes (based on your session choice)
Our controlled lighting and clean backgrounds make it easy to capture a versatile and polished headshot every time. Let’s make your headshot something you’re proud to share — from LinkedIn to your website or your next big opportunity. We’ll help guide you during your session so you feel confident, relaxed, and authentically you.