- Do?dress conservatively?for the picture and wear clothes that would be appropriate for your workplace.?Do not wear sexy, form-fitting, or revealing clothing for your business portrait.
- Do dress in?solid colours.?Don’t wear patterns as they can be distracting and become dated quickly.?Red and yellow can cast an unflattering light on your face so don’t wear them near the face.?If you are light-skinned do not wear white near your face as it will make you look pale.
- Do use a?professional photographer?with an established reputation.?Avoid having a family member or friend take your photos, no matter how “well-meaning” they might be.
- Do make sure your photographer does at least basic?retouching.?It’s important to project a polished image by removing things like stray hairs and blemishes.?Don’t go overboard with the retouching and end up making your photo look like a plastic Barbie doll.
- Do have the photo taken in a place you’ll feel comfortable with.??You do not have to take a studio portrait.?You can have your picture taken in your work environment, home, or outdoors if you prefer.?Regardless of where the picture is taken, keep it simple.
- Do smile!?It’s very important to smile in your professional portrait.?A smiling image has been proven time and time again to make people feel more at ease.?It’s also a widely held belief that a person who smiles is more trustworthy.
Kind regards, David Broadway
