Are you thinking of getting a headshot but don't know how to prepare for one? Here's a list of tips from a professional New York headshot photographer Dorothy Shi that will help you get the best headshot.

Here we will talk about:
Women's Headshot Preparation Tips
Men's Headshot Preparation Tips
Children's Headshot Preparation Tips
Preparing tips for a Women's Headshot
Drink a lot of water in the hours leading up to your shoot for well-hydrated skin.
Clothing should fit well to be most flattering
Wardrobe should be camera ready (steamed or ironed and brought on hangars)
Solid color jewel tones look best - stay away from black and white
Be sure to bring a good bra/underwear in colors appropriate to wear under the outfit
Make-Up Tips for Headshots
Foundation/coverup/powder should match your skin tone
Avoid products with a highlighter or other iridescent properties - they will make you look shiny
Be sure to bring a translucent powder for touch-ups to reduce the shine from natural skin oils
If using a make-up artist:
Please mention if you have any skin allergies/sensitivities prior to the shooting so they can bring the right products for you

Pageant headshot preparation tips
Bring earrings to match your outfits.
Have your hair in roller on the crown area.
If there is a clip extension please have it cut to your hairstyle and pre-curled if needed.
Please only use good equity human hair extension.
Preparing tips for a Men's Headshot
Grooming: trim or pluck eyebrows, nose & ear hair as needed
Bring a translucent power to reduce shine from natural skin oils
Clothing should fit well to be most flattering
Wardrobe should be camera ready (steamed or ironed and brought on hangars)
Solid color jewel tones look best - stay away from black and white
Preparing tips for a Child's Headshot
Children should dress age appropriate
Clothing should fit well - not too big or too tight
Solid color jewel tones look best - stay away from black and white
No logos or graphic tees
Neat/Clean Hair and Nails
Note to Parents when bringing Children for Headshots
Only one parent should accompany child to session / no additional family - it is distracting for the child
Do not stand behind the photographer / direct the child during the session - leave that to the photographer
Do not film the session with your mobile phone without the express permission of the photographer
NOTE: No visitor on a photo shoot for clients above the age of 16.

View my portfolios for:
New York Acting & Performance Artists Headshots

New York Child Acting & Model photography

Corporate Headshot & Lifestyle Photography in NYC

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