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Below are general tips and guidelines,
as there are always exceptions
​in any of these categories.
​Not all job markets are the same.

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FORMAL BUSINESS PORTRAITS
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The traditional business headshot is best for professionals in:

• Accounting
• Consulting
• Engineering
• Finance
• Insurance 
• Law
• Mardi Gras Court
• Medical, Law, Graduate School Applications, Residency (ERAS)

BACKDROP
Medium or dark gray; solid or light brushed strokes; office background or view depicting type of business


WHAT TO WEAR

• Suit, blazer, uniform, physician jacket, sweater over blouse.
• Choose the highest level of dress that you wear most days to the office, court, hospital, meetings, etc. 

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INFORMAL HEADSHOT
A more relaxed headshot is great for those in these fields: 

• Artists
• Authors
• Broadcasters
• Counselors
• Designers
• Filmmakers
• Fitness Trainers
• Hospitality & Tourism Directors
• Journalists
• Musicians
• Non-Profit Workers
• Politicians
• Priests / Ministers
• Real Estate Brokers, Title and Mortgage Specialists
• Retailers
• Sales People
• Start Ups
• Therapists
• Teachers

BACKDROP
Usually these shots are taken on site with the business scene in the background.  I use a short depth of field in order to make you super sharp in the photo, with the background blurred.  If your company chooses to do backdrops, we will decide on a shade to make everyone's photos similar.

If you prefer the studio, I have a few different backdrops from which to choose.  We can also "drop in" a photo for your backdrop. 

WHAT TO WEAR
Women

• Solid colors look best, or very small print, although solid generally looks best.
• Avoid sleeveless, generally.
• Avoid white.
• Black is acceptable but can look drab when placed next to others who have on color. 
• Jacket or sweater is optional.

Men

• Dress shirt with a collar, gold shirt or company shirt.
• Solid colors are best or small plaid. Avoid white.  
• Jacket and/or tie is optional. We can photograph you with and without a tie, if you want a comparison. 

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THE "NO BACKGROUND" BUSINESS PORTRAIT
WHITE or TRANSPARENT
​​This is a very versatile image as it will match almost any website. The clean and crisp feeling is perfect for all fields, but particularly for these: 

• Information Technology Professionals
• Bloggers
• Health Professionals
• Marketers
• Media & Newscasters
• Scientists
• Web Developers​

Women
Solid colors look best, or very small print although solid generally looks best.  Black is acceptable but can look drab when placed next to others who have on color.  Jacket or sweater is optional.

Men
Dress shirt with a collar, solid color or small plaid, avoid white. Jacket and/or tie is optional.

BOOK YOUR HEADSHOT

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