Everything you need to know about what to wear, how to pose, and what backgrounds to use for the best professional headshots.
Professional headshots are a type of portrait photography typically used for websites, press releases, publications, and social-media profiles.
The term “headshot” or “head shot” just means that the portrait photo is cropped somewhere in the middle torso – so that the focus is on your face.
The term “professional headshot” (as opposed to other types) is the most broad. It can mean anything from a traditional “corporate headshot” (shot with formal attire on grey) to a creative “acting headshot” (casual clothing and interesting expressions).
Professional headshots are used to make you look trustworthy, friendly, and competent to the outside world.
There are various ways a good photographer can use the background, your expression, your pose, and overall lighting to help you convey those elements of your personality visually.