Professional Headshots
Welcome! In this guide you’ll be able to explore headshot backdrops, locations, and styles and find information on what to wear and how to prepare for your session.
Take a look through the portfolio and consider which styles you prefer. Are there background colors that you gravitate toward? Do you prefer formal or informal poses? Do you want a tightly cropped photo or do you prefer a full-body image?
After you select the background and pose you prefer, take a look through the style guide and FAQs, which can help ensure your look is polished and the session is smooth.
If we have not already scheduled your shoot, contact me to do so!
~Lisa Sheldon
Simple and Classic Headshots in Studio
These images can be used for a variety of business and social-media profiles. We have a variety of background colors in the studio and we select backgrounds based on client needs, wardrobe, and preference.
Classic White Backdrop
Gray or Black Backdrop
Unique Backdrop
Simple and Classic Headshots Outdoors
Outdoor images provide flexibility to show your personality and showcase seasons.
Outdoor Headshots
Actor and Creative Headshots
Showcase your personality and land the roles that you want with polished, professional actor headshots.
Branding Sessions
Branding sessions include a combination of formal and informal headshots, environmental images to showcase your workspace or products, and your own custom stock imagery to use throughout your online presence.
What to Wear
Rich colors for blouses or dresses or a white button-down shirt and tie for headshots create a great professional impression.
Blouses or dresses with sleeves that hit below the elbow (unless you absolutely love to show off your arms!) photograph nicely. Be sure to wear undergarments that do not require constant adjustment or reveal shoulder straps.
Solid-color shirts and slacks and crisp button-down shirts always look sharp. If you are looking for a more formal look, consider a full suit with a pocket square. Please shave or trim your beard before the session.
How will I be posed?
My job is to help make you look fabulous. If you prefer, you can show up with no preparation and I’ll provide all the direction about posing naturally.
Before we start the session, we’ll discuss poses for any specific image needs, including commercial or website use or school photos before your session. Consider whether you need a close-cropped headshot, or whether you prefer a full upper-body image.
How can I best communicate what I want?
We will have a video consultation 1-2 weeks before your session to discuss your likes/dislikes and what you want to achieve with your headshots. You can also e-mail images of headshots you like and wardrobe questions or photos prior to your session.
Do you have a makeup artist and hair stylist?
Yes. We have a fabulous team of makeup artists and hair stylists. Meet our team here.
What’s the next step?
If you haven’t done so already, let’s schedule a consultation to discuss your selections and solidify the shoot details. Contact me to do so.
Where is the studio?
The studio is located in the Old Town Fairfax Building at 4015 Chain Bridge Road. There is limited parking for visitors directly behind the building. Enter via the alley between the Old Town Fairfax Building and Mara Hair Studio.
There is also a large free parking lot about 2 blocks from the studio. The parking lot is located at 10412 Sager Ave on the corner of Sager Ave and University Drive. From the parking lot, look East and you’ll see the rear of the 4015 Chain Bridge Rd Building.
