How are you going to look in your company’s next annual report, website or PR campaign?

You might have a colleague with the latest camera equipment but to really look professional you need a specialist portrait photographer.

The 2 images of Katie below were taken in the same location with the same camera but the one on the right has had all the Red Rocket Studio expertise put into it.

Here is what you need to do to look good in your next portrait (even if it’s the iPhone selfie)

1. Think about what you are going to wear
Avoid tops with logos, band names or slogans unless they are part of your business. Thin stripes also don’t work well on camera and computer screens. Wearing something plain will look best.

2. Shiny skin
Just before your shoot, apply face powder. Guys if you don’t want to use powder, washing your face or using a facial / baby wipe will work well.

3. Your hair
Bring a brush and check your hair before your shoot.

4. Make up
This is your corporate headshot so you need to look how you want people to see you as and make sure it feels good for you. You want the image to be a good professional representation of yourself.

5. Glasses
If others are used to seeing you in them, keep them on. If you only wear them for computer work, remove them as much as possible before you come to have your photo taken, so you don’t have marks on the sides of your nose.
If you are going to wear your glasses, ensure they are really clean. When you’re having your photo taken, make sure you push your glasses back as far as they will go. Often glasses just slip slightly down the nose and tend to cover your eyes.

6. Smile and Squinch!
Your smile needs to be genuine and as photographers we will try to make you smile naturally. Relax and think of things that make you happy! For a less smiley photo try to smile with your eyes but not your mouth. This is known as the “Squinch”. It gives a friendly open face without the overtly ‘happy’ look.

7. Final check in the mirror
Give yourself the once over before you have your photograph taken. Check ties are straight and neat, with no top button showing; necklaces haven’t slipped around; scarves are neat; hair and make-up are how you want them.

8. Lastly …
Relax and enjoy your shoot. We want to make you look good just as much as you.

Contact Ally to arrange to see how we can make you look amazing.

We present you and your business in the best possible light.