John Blausey Photography Headshots

Headshots are the calling card of today. Just about everywhere you are asked to upload an image of yourself.  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and LinkedIn are just a few of the social media outlets for professional and casual connections.  Your work place profile, gym and church directory are more examples that are more private but every bit as important to have a professional headshot. So many people cut themselves out of a family photo to use as their headshot. It just doesn't look professional and could be the difference between getting a call and a client moving on to the next person.

Solid Colors Work Best

Regardless of your session style and setting, simple colors and subtle patterns usually look best on everyone. Bold or busy patterns tend to distract from your face. Remember your face is the star in this image. 

Contrast with Your Backdrop

When choosing colors for your professional headshots, consider your portrait backdrop. Unless you’re getting a company-branded headshot, choose wardrobe colors that contrast with your background so you stand out. This is especially true if you plan to have black and white headshots – a dark top against a dark background could make you look like a floating head!

Contrast with Your Skin Tone

As a general rule, professional portraits look best when your skin tone, your clothing and your backdrop all contrast. When choosing what colors to wear, make sure the color is significantly darker or lighter than your skin tone so you don’t look nude from afar. If possible to create a great monochromatic headshot as well, but make sure you let your photographer know beforehand so we can advise you on your best options.