How to Prepare for Corporate Headshots (and Actually Look Like Yourself)
Headshot day doesn’t have to be awkward — with a little prep, you can look confident, polished, and totally like yourself. Whether your company booked a quick Headshot Station or a professional photographer session, here’s how to make the most of it.
1. Choose the Right Outfit
Stick with solid colors and simple necklines, they photograph best. Avoid bold patterns, stripes, or visible logos.
Layers add depth and structure, so consider a blazer, cardigan, or crisp shirt. If your team has brand colors or a coordinated palette, use that as your guide.
Clothing Tip: Solid colors photograph best; avoid bold logos and distracting prints. Have team swag/merch, best time to encourage your team to wear it!
2. Hair & Makeup
Hair: Style your hair how you normally wear it when meeting clients, so you still look and feel like yourself. Add light styling products to keep things polished, tame flyaways, and avoid wet or overly shiny looks.
Makeup: Aim for a natural, fresh look, even skin tone, light powder to reduce shine, and a tinted lip balm or natural lip color. If you prefer minimal makeup, that’s fine too — the goal is for you to look like your best, well-rested self on camera.
💄 Optional Upgrade: Want to elevate the experience? Ask us about adding a hair and makeup artist to provide on-site touch-ups for your team. It’s a small detail that makes the day feel extra special (and keeps everyone photo-ready).
3. Think About Your Brand
What do you want your photo to say about you? Friendly and approachable? Professional and sleek? Energetic and creative?
Let your pose and expression reflect that, not a forced smile, but a genuine one.
We’ll guide you through small adjustments that highlight your best angles and capture your personality.
4. Take a Minute to Reset
If you’ve had a busy morning, take a breath before your turn. Relax your shoulders, take a grounding inhale, and focus your eyes slightly above the camera, it naturally helps you look calm and confident.
A short pause makes a huge difference in how relaxed and present you look in your photos.
5. Day-Of Wellness Tips
Stay hydrated, get a good night’s rest, and wear something that makes you feel confident.
Bring a small touch-up kit with a brush, lip balm, and blotting papers if you’d like.
Most importantly, come ready to enjoy the experience! Our team will guide you every step of the way so you can feel (and look) your best.
6. Trust the Process
Our team knows how to make people feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
We’ll direct your poses, fix little details, and make sure lighting flatters you beautifully.
By the end, you’ll walk away with a headshot, and maybe even a few candid lifestyle shots that you genuinely love.
From quick digital portraits to full editorial sessions, Flux Photo Booth Company makes headshot day effortless for teams of all sizes.
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