How to Prepare for Your Headshot Session

PREPARING FOR YOUR HEADSHOT SESSION

To make the most of your session and ensure its success, there are a few things you’ll want to do ahead of time to make sure you are at your best.

STAY HYDRATED AND EAT WELL

Many people don’t realize the importance of good hydration to your skin and its impact on energy levels. Even a little dehydration can make you look and feel tired and cause any wrinkles to be more pronounced. Be sure to drink plenty of water for several days prior to your session. Don’t skip your meals the day of your photo shoot. Eat something light if you need to, but don’t come hungry.

SLEEP WELL

Plan ahead to get a good night’s sleep, maybe even two. Being well rested reduces stress and helps you maintain a positive attitude, which increases your confidence levels.

SKIN CARE

Try to stay out of the sun for a few days before your session to avoid accidental sunburns, and use lip balm to maintain well-hydrated lips. If you will be having any facial waxing or tweezing done, do it a day or two before your session to allow time for any skin irritation to calm down. Staying hydrated will also help detoxify and clear up your skin. If you are prone to breaking out after eating certain foods, be sure to avoid them.

FACIAL HAIR

Get a trim a few days before your session. Style it the way you would normally wear it in a professional setting, whether it’s a business meeting or meeting with a client. Consider having your hair done professionally for the session, and book a hair and makeup artist for your session.

MAKEUP

Cosmetics should enhance your features, even skin tone, accentuate the eyes, and conceal any imperfections while remaining natural and matte. Avoid any makeup that shimmers or glitters; it will reflect off the studio lights. Be sure to pack and bring any makeup you use — extra lip colors, face powder, and anything else you think you may need for touch-ups.

While you may not wear it normally, a little translucent facial powder will help keep your complexion matte and conceal imperfections as well. You won’t be able to see it in the photo, but your facial shine will be drastically less noticeable.

Remember, retouching is included, so minor blemishes can be removed.

CLOTHING

Select and try on all clothing choices beforehand. Have a friend or spouse give you honest feedback. Do not bring anything that is ill fitting, too tight, or too loose.

Choose and bring more selections than you plan on using. We can make final selections when you arrive. Bring all of your clothes hung separately on hangers — do not wear them there — sitting in a vehicle and wearing seat belts can create a lot of wrinkles.

MORE INFORMATION

Follow the tips on What to Wear for Your Headshot Session for more helpful hints on choosing your outfits. You can also read What to Expect for your Headshot Session and FAQs for more info.

Corporations large and small trust GFP with their headshots. Join the many Fortune 500 companies like Google, Forbes, J.P. Morgan, Hewlett Packard, and NASDAQ — as well as dozens of law firms and financial firms in San Francisco — and contact Gustavo Fernandez Photography today to upgrade your company headshots.

The Photography Process

1. Complimentary Phone Consult

When we make first contact, we will discuss all the details of your photography shoot including volume, location, and safety.

2. Your Photo Shoot Day

Experience a professional, high quality, and consistent photoshoots for yourself and all your staff, whether on location or in studio.

3. Same Day Client Viewing

After we finish the shoot, each subject will get a chance to view their photos and we make sure that you will be satisfied with the results.

4. Photography Delivery

After touch-ups, we deliver all relative files and photographs to you directly, with a 3 - 5 business day turnaround time. Same-day and next-day rush orders are available.

About The Photographer

Gustavo Fernandez specializes in clean and crisp, hassle-free headshots for both small and large businesses in the South Florida area and beyond.


Gustavo Fernandez Photography works with clients such as Google, J.P. Morgan, Forbes Media, and NASDAQ. Every year, about a dozen headshots of his are featured in Times Square, on the eight story high NASDAQ MarketSite tower.


He has been recognized as a leading professional in his field, and is trusted by many corporations to capture their events and deliver top-notch headshots.


Outside of work passions, he is actively involved in serving the community through organizations like The Guardsmen and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He even created a charity called “Hogs for Kids” where he rode his Harley Davidson across the US doing portrait sessions, donating all sitting fees to support at-risk you in the Dominican Republic with Children International.

Raves & Reviews

At Gustavo Fernandez Photography, we understand what businesses are looking for in a photographer, and we deliver. Our studio is the best at what we do. But don’t just take our word for it — see what other professionals are saying. 

The Benefits of Professional B2B Photography

Consistent and Matching Images

Gustavo Fernandez Photography knows that when photographing company headshots, consistency is key. Subjects will have your specific look and lighting, every single time. Each portrait will not only look great on its own, but will be part of a cohesive set of images with the same specifications, all tailored to match your brand. As you expand and hire new employees, each one of them will also have a matching headshot, even across different locations.

Professionalism And Communication

We understand what companies are looking for – you need a photographer who is professional, personable, responsive, and competent. The process should be seamless and stress-free from photo shoot to delivery, with a quick turnaround. You won’t need to hand-hold; once we have a mutual understanding of what you want, we will deliver, every time.

We Can Help You Look Your Best

Your staff may not feel “camera ready” or maybe no one really wants their photos taken, but Gustavo makes the process quick and painless. Proper lighting, posing, and a little Photoshop come together to enhance the best traits, and we will be sure to capture natural smiles. We even offer a professional hair and makeup artist to give each team member a quick touch up before they step in front of the camera, if you choose to add it.

Traveling Photo Studio

Instead of taking hours out of your work day for photos, GFP comes to your workplace, and sets up a mini studio in your conference room, so each staff member only needs to miss about 15-20 minutes of billable time. Not only does this save you time and money, but it makes the task seem much less daunting, and remains easy to keep up with as you hire new team members.

Elevate Your Brand

Photography is an important marketing tool, and your headshots are a large part of how you present your business, both on your company website and on social media. Invest in your image and elevate your brand perception with quality headshots.

On-Site Headshots For Your Entire Team

Do you need consistent, high-quality, professional headshots for your team, even as you expand your business across the state, or the globe? Gustavo Fernandez Photography specializes in headshots for both small businesses and large corporations in the Miami-Dade area and beyond.

We provide a safe and efficient experience.

Above all, we believe in being good community citizens. We are working cooperatively with the state and local leaders to provide a safe environment for all.

When was the last time you had professional headshots taken?

Great headshots are absolutely essential as a thriving professional in today’s digital world, and they’re the most important component for making a captivating first impression.

 

As your photographer, my goal is to make you shine in front of the camera and capture your essence — creating inviting photos that attract your ideal clientele.

A headshot is a photograph of one’s head and shoulders, with the main focus of the image being the face. Photos often feature a solid or neutral background, and can be cropped vertically or horizontally.

  • Corporate Leaders such as CEOs, CFOs, and COOs
  • Lawyers and Law Firm Staff
  • Presidents, VPs, Board Members
  • Investors, Financial Firms, Private Wealth Managers
  • Bankers, Brokers, and Accountants
  • Realtors / Real Estate Agents
  • Small Business Owners
  • Fortune 500 Corporations
  • Human Resources / HR Officers
  • Authors
  • Public Speakers
  • Insurance Agents
  • Marketing Professionals
  • IT Techs
  • Sales Reps
  • Medical Professionals: Doctors, Nurses, and Caretakers
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
  • Dentists and Hygienists
  • Therapists
  • Performing Artists: Actors, Dancers, Musicians
  • Company Website
  • Social Media
  • Press Releases
  • Business Cards
  • Newsletters
  • Marketing Materials
  • Email Signatures
  • ID Badges

About 80% of our clients choose white, but we also have solid black, for a more formal, dramatic look, as well as several tones of grey. Check out our page on backgrounds for examples.

If you want something more environmental, GFP can also photograph you and your team inside your office, with your workspace as the background, or on location outdoors.

Absolutely! We can set up a portable studio in the conference room or lobby of your office building and get all of your employees photographed in one day.