What to Wear for Professional Headshots

Your outfit plays an important role in how your headshot feels. The right choice helps you look polished, confident and aligned with how you want to be perceived professionally.

Here are some simple guidelines to help you prepare.

✅ Do Wear:

✔ Solid Colours
Classic tones such as navy, grey, white, black, beige or soft pastels photograph beautifully and keep the focus on your face.

✔ Clothing You Feel Confident In
Choose pieces that fit well and feel comfortable. If you’re adjusting or tugging at it, it’s not the right option.

✔ Structure or Light Layers
Blazers, tailored shirts, knitwear or clean necklines add polish and shape without feeling overdone.

✔ Subtle Brand Colours (If Applicable)
If you’re a business owner, incorporating a touch of your brand colour can add personality while remaining professional.

🚫 Avoid:

✘ Busy Patterns or Large Logos
Bold prints, stripes and obvious branding can distract and date your images quickly.

✘ Neon or Bright Reds
These tones can reflect onto the skin and alter colour balance in photographs.

✘ Creased or Ill-Fitting Clothing
Simple, clean and well-pressed always photographs best.

Planning Multiple Looks?

If you’ve booked extended time, consider bringing a mix of more formal and smart-casual outfits. This gives you flexibility across LinkedIn, website profiles and marketing materials.

When you book your session, you’ll receive a full preparation guide covering what to bring, how to prepare and what to expect on the day.

Still Not Sure?

Bring a couple of options and we can review them together at the start of your session. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable and confident, that always shows in your photographs.