Headshot Happy Hour - Helpful Tips

Be your best SELF! Take care of yourself the days leading up to your session. Drink plenty of water; don’t skimp on your skincare routine. This will make your skin very hydrated to fill in lines and wrinkles and give you a healthy glow. And maybe best not to have a big night out the night before. Best to get a few good nights sleep before your session. Seriously, this all helps you look fresh on the day.

Another tip, do not try a new skincare the week before you session. Trust me, you don’t know if it will cause a reaction and we don’t want red bumps appearing.

Please no spray tan before your session, the camera doesn’t like the colour.

We will help you with a quick tidying of your hair, but please come with your hair done. Need a hair update, why not book an appointment downstairs at Hair Body and Soul?

Please arrive with your foundation and eyes done. We will help you with any last-minute contouring and lips and powder to make sure you are camera ready. If you would like anything specific please let us know ahead of time.

Some helpful tips:

Keep it simple and make sure it feels good for you. If you normally wear a strong lipstick, then that’s fine, but don’t go for a bold look if you don’t normally look like that. Think day time.

Blemishes and “smile” lines can be touched up afterwards, don’t worry.

Please also think about your nails and eyebrows. If they need a tidy up, please do so a few days ahead of your photo shoot. Your nails may or may not show in your images, but your eyebrows definitely will.

You will have time for 3 outfits. Bring outfits makes you feel like a million bucks. Something that suits your vibe and type of work.

Some helpful tips (But remember, YOU BE YOU!):

Be careful of patterns. They may distract from you. But if it is something you LUV … bring it!

A v-neck is universally flattering because it lengthens the neck and displays the décolleté. Opt for outfits with sleeves (too much skin takes away from your face). But if you have an outfit that doesn’t have sleeves, don’t stress - we have ways to pose you so you look fabulous!* Fitted clothes are more flattering than boxy clothing.

Pick a colour that is you and you feel good in and brings attention to your eyes.

Let us know. If there is a feature of your face that you don’t like or something that you are self conscious of let me know. I will work with you to make sure we get the best angles for you.

Your engaging smile is the key to a wonderful image. We won’t tell you to smile, but we will make you smile. We might even make you dance!

Most importantly, relax and let’s get ready for some fun! I know that having your photo taken is not always fun. But with us it will be. You are around friends who see you as the amazing person you are … and that is what we will capture.

You will have your photo REVEAL session right after your session.

During your reveal you will be able to select your image and have an option to select more if you like.

There is no obligation for a specific spend. You can purchase as little or as much as you like. Just what you love.

Please arrive at your session time. If you feel like you will be late, just send us a text. The address of the studio is 475 Burke Rd, Camberwell Victoria. We are on level 1 of Hair Body & Soul. Just enter the salon and ask for Gray at the front desk.

Parking can be a bit tricky. I don’t want you to feel rushed, so please make sure you have a park that gives you plenty of time. Feel free to drop your clothes off and then I will set up your dressing room while you park your car. See below for parking ideas.