Top Tips for Personal Branding Sessions | Detroit Headshot Photographer

School’s in, summer’s on the way out. And that means back to business! At Kidlette, our business includes not only family and high school senior photography, but also personal branding & headshot sessions for creatives here in Metro Detroit. We recently had the opportunity to create headshots for an author of middle-grade fantasy books, Dani Resh. Her latest novel, Compass to Vinland, will be available this fall via Warren Publishing. (Check it out if you have or know some middle schoolers!)

A headshot is more than just a simple up-close photo. It’s a portrayal of you, your personal brand, and your reputation. This may sound like common sense, but it’s not uncommon to overthink things in preparation. We’ll go over all the details during our planning process, but in the meantime, here’s our top tips for looking your best – both confident and approachable.

1. Keep it authentic and genuine, what you wear should speak to who you are at your best. That means dress up if that’s what you to do, but if your day to day look is more casual it’s best to stick with what you’re comfortable in.
2. Put on your favorite suit, shirt, jewelry, and/or your best shoes. They may not be in the shot, but if you absolutely love them and they make you feel good, that confidence that will carry over to your portraits.
3. Less is more. Wasn’t it Coco Chanel that said take one piece off before you head out the door? You don’t have to wear it all at once. Bring a few options with you to switch out – a different jacket, sweater, or accessories will change up your look.
4. Put together different outfits and see how things work together beforehand. Move around, look in the mirror, see if your significant other gives you a second glance. You will know when you have it right!
5. And when you’re truly stumped? If you find yourself completely unsure of which direction to go in, feel free to reach out. Text us a photo of your options. We’re more than happy to help in curating your perfect look!

If you’re a Detroit area creative looking for a headshot photographer for your personal branding session we’d love to work with you! Please reach out to us at hello@kidlettephoto.com

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