Preparing for your Headshot Session
Your photographer should be able to guide you on how to prepare for your session, including:
Hair
Men: get a haircut at least a week in advance of the session – you don’t want to look like you just had a haircut; allow some time for your hair to grow back in.
Women: If you color your hair, have it done shortly before the session so your new roots aren’t visible. Having your hair blown out or coming directly from the hair salon is a great idea.
Makeup
If you’re applying your own makeup, use it evenly and insure that it’s smooth and not clumpy. Avoid dry foundations and too much mascara. Depending on your level of skill and proficiency, you may want to invest in a having your makeup professionally done for the session. Most pro photographers have a makeup artist they like to work with.
Clothing
For LinkedIn, you want to wear clothes you would wear to work in a professional setting. This can be “business casual” or more formal, but keep in mind that the impression you want to create about yourself. Be aware of the “norms” for the industry, and what viewers would expect/want to see.