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Dressing for the Camera

  • Wear clothes that are comfortable and that make you look great
  • Make sure your jacket and shirt fit you well. A poor fitting jacket or shirt will be obvious in the photos (especially around the neck)
  • Don’t overdress
  • Turtlenecks are almost always a bad idea (since they crowd the face)
  • Clothes should be neatly pressed and should look new or like new
  • Avoid busy patterns and large lines/stripes
  • Too tight, too short = Too much.
  • Keep jewelry extremely simple - small is better
  • Avoid jewelry that would distract from your face or that looks dated
  • Consider if facial piercings or multiple ear piercings are appropriate for where your photo or video will be displayed
  • Check your eyebrows
  • Check for stray nose hairs - trim as needed
  • Make-up should be clean and natural
  • Avoid shimmers or products with lots of sparkle or shine
  • Avoid frosts or overly bright colors
  • Don’t get a new haircut just before the shoot (you may want to let it grow in a bit or get used to styling a new cut)
  • Do not try/use any new product on your hair, face, or body the day before or few days before your shoot.