Build Your Business
Headshot Event
Join us for this fun business event! We will get your look fine tuned with the talented Eryn Mercer, give you a stunning headshot for you to use for business, and provide you with other business connections in the area! Light refreshments will be provided.
You Will Receive
A Makeup and Hair Touch-Up Prior To Your Photoshoot
Refreshments and Networking Opportunities At The Event
A Digital Gallery To Chose Your Image From
1 Professionally Retouched Digital Photo
$55
Additional Images May Be Purchased for $15 Each
Your Team For The Day
Photography
Provided By
Talia J. Kauk Photography
It’s my sincere desire to provide you with a portrait you will love. I have 10 years of professional studio portrait experience. I am also well versed in portrait retouching.
Styling
Provided By
Eryn Mercer Hairstyling
Refreshments
Provided By
Maddie’s Small Events
Sponsored By
Anna Brooks
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Clothing Styling Tips
- Plain colors are your best choice. Patterns or prints distract and date your photo. Choose mid- tone colors in blue, green, wine and purple because they are universally flattering. Avoid wearing tops in flesh tones (cream, beige, pastels, peach or yellow) as they will blend your face into your clothes.
- Stay away from stark white, unless under a jacket, cardigan, or sweater. Jewelry should add to an outfit, not detract from it. Avoid short sleeves – bare arms usually take away from an executive headshot.
- Wear something that fits you well and that makes you feel comfortable.
- Make sure that ALL clothes are ironed and pressed before the shoot.
- Use a lint roller to remove pet hairs and extra fuzz prior to your session.
Makeup and Hair Styling Tips
For Women
Do emphasize your eyes – they should be the main focus of your headshot. You want your eyes to stand out but not in the “smokey eye” or “winged liner” way. Line the top of your eye with black or dark brown eyeliner. Draw this very close to the lash line.
Don’t use glitter or too much shimmer in eyeshadows. The same goes for color. Use neutral shades. Leave the purples and greens for your girls’ night out.
Do use concealer. No one is perfect, so conceal areas that need correcting. Dab concealer under your eye and blend it in with a sponge or your finger. Just be gentle with this area as it is a thin layer of skin. Be sure to also cover blemishes and set these areas with powder. Powder your nose, forehead and chin as well to cut the shine down.
Do add a neutral lip color like a mauve or berry shade. You want some color to your
lips to liven up your face a little. However, this is not the time for lots of gloss or a nude lip.
Don’t do a bright pink or red lip. You don’t want your lips to be the first thing people see when looking at your headshot.
Do style your hair. Your hair should frame your face. No ponytails or buns. No trendy warrior knots on the top of your head. Blow out your hair for some volume, smooth out the frizz and pay attention to the front especially.
A few more dont’s include no major contouring, no thick or super defined brows and no braids. Save the contouring and other trendy makeup looks for Instagram or hanging out with your friends. Brows that are too thick or defined look painted on in pictures, and braids tend to look juvenile in headshots.
For Men
Do comb and style your hair. Product is your friend – especially for those stubborn cowlicks or hairs that don’t want to lie down.
Don’t just roll out of bed. You want to look awake and ready to be productive–not like you are ready to go back to sleep after this. Oh, and newsflash? Makeup is not just for women. Cover dark under-eye circles or blemishes with concealer and some powder. You don’t need a lot, but it will help to keep the focus on you as a whole instead of your dark circles or blemishes.
Do groom your brows. Tweeze the ones in the middle – no uni-brows. Brush your brows up and outwards to avoid the mad scientist look. You should also groom your facial hair. Keep it neat and low or none at all.
Do use lip balm. Your lips should not be chapped or flaky. If you have chapped lips, start a few days in advance to get your lips in shape. Don’t wait until the day you are getting your headshot.
Headshot Examples
