Here are 18 expert headshot tips from OutSnapped’s founder, Nicholas Rhodes, to have fun while putting your best face forward while taking headshots.

DO:

• Do dress as you would to a job interview or audition.
• Do wear solid color clothing.
• Do loosen up by practicing your looks in front of mirror before your session.
• Do pose in left profile, straight on and right profile. You may surprise yourself with which angle represents you best.
• Do take as many shots as possible. It’s way easier to edit down from more photos than to schedule a re-shoot.
• Do try your best to take direction. You’re working with a professional who wants you to look and feel your best!
• Do Practice. This may seem silly, but before your posing for your professional headshots, practice your looks in a mirror to fine your best headshot poses
• Do make sure your hair is neat and styled the way you want it.
• Do relax and smile!

Don’t:

• Don’t wear a distracting clothing. An outfit with too many colors or patterns may look great on the dancefloor but not as a professional headshot for your in your LinkedIn profile pic.
• Don’t wear clothing with words or large logos to your headshot session.
• Don’t over accessorize. Less is more.
• Don’t wear clothing that you don’t feel comfortable in.
• Don’t overdo it with the makeup. This is definitely a less is more situation.
• Don't bend your head too far forward or back - you want to be relaxed and natural-looking.
• Don't sit in an awkward position - you want to look comfortable and confident.
• Don't look down at the ground - keep your chin up and make eye contact with the photographer.
• Don’t use outdated corporate headshots. Their maximum shelf life is 2 years!

Extra Credit: If you're taking you're own headshots, you may want to consider reading these expert headshot photography tips on how to take a professional headshot.

Nicholas Rhodes, aka Nicky Digital

Founder Nicholas Rhodes, aka Nicky Digital, is best known for over a decade of enigmatic, after-dark portraits and the ability to turn a photography experience into a party. He founded OutSnapped to create the best photo booth company ever. His vision is to leverage his expertise in photography, design, and social media honed by shooting for publications ranging from Fast Company to Rolling Stone, Fortune 500s, international music festivals, performers, and fashion brands to make the excitement of capturing the moment, at a world class event, accessible to everyone.