Tips for Your Team Headshots
1. Clean and Pressed Clothing: Ensure all clothing is clean and pressed to avoid noticeable wrinkles and stains.
2. Up-to-Date Logos and Colors: If wearing company-branded clothing, ensure logos and colors are current.
3. Avoid Distracting Patterns: Solid colors photograph better than busy patterns. Keep patterns subtle and not overly distracting.
4. Simple Accessories: Keep accessories minimal and professional to maintain focus on the face.
5. Comfort is Important: Ensure everyone feels comfortable in their clothing to avoid awkward expressions and poses.
6. Professional Hair and Makeup: Consider hiring a professional hair and makeup artist for even minimal touch-ups.
7. Communicate Expectations: Clearly communicate the dress code and specific requirements to the team well in advance. Providing a visual guide or examples can help ensure everyone is on the same page. A Pinterest board is a great way to organize your ideas into something visual that’s easy to share with the team.
By planning ahead and ensuring consistency in wardrobe choices, you can create professional, cohesive images that reflect your company’s brand and values. Remember, these photos are often the first impression potential clients will have of your team, so making sure they look their best is essential.
Consider Your Business Culture
The style of dress should reflect your distinct culture. For example:
- A law office, you might prefer a more formal look such as a suit and tie. You would most often avoid pull over shirts and blue jeans.
- A fitness business would embrace a more athletic attire appearance.
- A business that leans towards more creativity, and inspiration, would most likely embrace more trendy colors and outfits. You can encourage your teams to express their own personal styles.
Whatever you choose, though, communication is critical. Make sure you clearly communicate your clothing and color expectations to all participants in order to ensure that everybody is on the same page.