How do you make taking headshots less like going to the dentist to get a root canal? Here are seven tips on how to take the pressure off of your next headshot session.
1. Mentally prepare. Approach your headshot session as you would any character or script study. Photographs, like film and television, are meant to tell a story. A skilled photographer will direct that story, but you want to give them something to direct. What are the types of parts you want to audition for? Prepare a few monologues to help you get into character. Write down situations in your life that trigger the emotional vibe you are going for. Bring music that puts you in the right headspace. You want to give your mind things to think about—other than the giant lens staring at you.
2. Rest the night before. When you are tired, it’s harder to focus, and you’ll be wondering if you look tired during the session. Becayse of this, your energy and personality won’t be an accurate depiction of you at 100 percent.
3. Be on time to your session. When you are late to meet with someone, you are basically telling the person that your time is more important. It’s a photographer’s job to see and pull out the best in
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