Taking the perfect headshot is not a miracle and any good photographer can do
this with a little attention to detail. There are many things to remember when
taking a headshot. But, what the photographer and the subject both should
realize is that it is all about the face and nothing else.

Make up, wardrobe and hair have to be as simple as possible in order to
highlight the real face. The perfect type of clothes to wear is the ones that do
not draw attention away from the face. So, it should be as simple as possible.
Having loads of make up on your face and trying to make yourself look like some
other glamorous actress or actor is quite useless as the final headshot will not
look anything like you. The main purpose of a headshot is to show your face in
its best light. The trick here that most photographers use is connecting with
the inner soul through the eyes in a bid to bring out as much of your character
to your face. Direct eye contact with the person looking into the page is what
you must aim for.

Make the subject as comfortable as possible before taking the photograph.
This will ensure a relaxed look on the face and show it in the best mood
possible. The composition of the headshot is what it sounds like -a shot of the
head. The face and the top of the shoulders are visible and nothing else. You
can refer to other headshots that are great for inspiration and the choose one
that will so your subject justice. Plan how and what type of look and angle you
will want before starting.

Instruct your client to get enough sleep the night before the shoot and also
ask to wear comfortable clothing that will ensure the subject being relaxed and
confident through out the shoot. Hair and make up, though important, should not
intrude or obstruct the face. Remember it is all about the face. Such things as
moles, birthmarks and wrinkles should be left as they are. This is what you
actually look like.

The background is also important. Never have anything that will distract from
the face. Many times photographers try to bring in backgrounds and props that
are aimed at showing a certain place or theme to the headshot. This must be
avoided at all cost as it will only serve to distract from the face.

The headshot is what a person looking at it is going to base his or her
perceptions of the subject in it. Therefore it should be a true likeness of the
subject and while doing this it should also bring out the best features of that
person. This is where angles, lighting and facial emotion comes in. A proper
balance of all these will enable you to take the perfect headshot with a little
hard work.

It is important that the essence of the photograph is understood by the
subject. You have to explain that a headshot is not the place to sport a false
moustache, a foolish grin or crazy hair. It should look like the normal self of
the person. Keep it simple and yet full of character and you will have the
perfect headshot.

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