By Craig W. Davis & Associates Photography | Louisville, KY

Best Attire for Business Headshots

Wear what makes you feel confident, but bring a few alternate choices. The key is clothing that’s clean, fits well, and helps you look polished.

For Men:

- Dark, solid jackets with a colored shirt and tie work great.

- A coat and dress shirt with no tie is also a strong look.

For Women:

- Medium-to-dark solid colors photograph best.

- Jewel tones like red, blue, green, and purple stand out.

- Avoid pastels or washed-out colors unless paired with a dark jacket or scarf.

What Not to Wear

- Busy patterns, tweeds, and plaids

- Sleeveless or short-sleeved tops

- Deep necklines

These can distract from your face or affect the overall image composition.

Accessories

Keep jewelry simple unless it’s a signature look for your brand. Less is often more in headshots.

Grooming Tips

Arrive camera-ready:
- Style your hair and apply makeup the way you normally would to feel your best.
- Bring face powder to reduce shine and your favorite lipstick.
- Avoid tan lines, sunburns, or heavy makeup.

Minor blemishes will be retouched.

Facial Hair & Haircuts

- Beards should be trimmed neatly.
- Clean-shaven faces should be freshly shaved.
- Hair should be styled, and roots touched up if colored.

Nails

- Clean, tidy nails are a must — even if they won’t show in the shot.
- Avoid chipped, dirty, or broken nails.

Communication is Key

Let us know your goals for your headshot. Want a more approachable look? Formal? Fun and creative?

We aim to shoot enough images so you feel confident and professional — with expert retouching to polish your final images.

Final Thoughts

A great business headshot helps open doors and build trust. With the right preparation, your photo will project professionalism, confidence, and authenticity.

Book Your Headshot Session in Louisville, KY

Craig W. Davis & Associates Photography offers on-location headshot and branding sessions across the Louisville area. Whether for individual professionals or company-wide updates, we help you put your best face forward.