Effective, contemporary headshots for businesses
enquire nowChoose from a formal studio portrait or an environmental shoot showing you or your staff in the workplace. I have a studio in Islington and work anywhere in and around London. Follow this guide to get the most out of your headshot session to get the perfect professional headshot for LinkedIn and business profiles.
—Nikolaj Haller
—Gill Tee, Blackdear Festival
Let’s be honest. Most of us don’t like having our picture taken, especially when we know it’s going to be on a company website, in a brochure or even on a billboard! My job is to make sure you look your very best and that we capture the essence of who you are. Your friends and colleagues should see your headshots and say, “Ah, yes, that’s a great likeness”. I promise to make your photoshoot relaxed and straightforward. Who knows, you might even enjoy yourself!
If you’ll be wearing your company uniform, you don’t have to worry about your wardrobe. Otherwise, when choosing your clothing, think carefully about your audience and the message you’re sending out. For actors we talk about the character types they are likely to play and they will dress accordingly for their headshots. It’s the same for you. You may not be a professional actor but we’re all playing roles and presenting ourselves in ways that best connect with our target audience. Are you a business leader looking to convey confidence and authority or an author who wants to look relaxed and relatable. Whatever it is, you’ll want to dress accordingly. I recommend bringing along a few different outfits to try out and give yourself some options. Usually three to four looks works well.
If you usually wear glasses, then wear them for the shoot. You can always try a few without. Glasses can be challenging to photograph because light reflects off the glass and spoils the image. Ideally you will have an anti-reflective coating, which means almost no light reflects off of the lens surface. If not, I recommend talking to your optician and see if you can borrow a pair of empty frames or invest in a new pair for your photoshoot. You could also see if they can remove the lens from your existing frames and pop them back in afterwards.
Do your hair and makeup just as you normally would. I don’t recommend doing anything special for your shoot. Come with your hair styled and ready to go. Do a bit of basic maintenance before you come, making sure those nose and ear hairs and eyebrows are trimmed or plucked the way you like. Remember, you need to feel completely comfortable and confident on the day and not be worrying about whether a new style is working for you. If you’re having a hair cut for the shoot, do it a few days before so it looks more natural. If you have a beard or stubble, just make sure it’s tidy. Come camera ready and bring some makeup and hairspray or products with you for any last minute touch-ups. Wear translucent powder (and bring it with you) to help soften any light shining onto your skin.
—Linda Malcolm
—Ariel Zolla
—Louis Madle, 12:51 Restaurant
If you're looking a lovingly crafted headshot that really captures your essence and helps to drive your career forward – then you've found your photographer. Get in touch and let's make something special. If you want to know more about me, click here.