7 tips to
make sure you get a great profile photo
- Do not stand close to the
backdrop/background/wall. Stand at least 1 metre away – more if possible. This
will avoid nasty shadows being cast particularly if your photographer is using
flash. Also this is about you not the background.
- Don’t look down at the photographer.
If they are shorter than you then you need to sit or get them to stand on a
chair or a ladder or up some steps – whatever is available.
- If you are sitting remember to lean
forward slightly so that your chest is over your belt buckle. Don’t overdo the
movement just make subtle adjustments.
- Back lighting is very flattering so
if you can position yourself with the main source of light being behind you
that always looks good and provides a highlight on your hair. But be careful
too far and you will become a silhouette.
- Try some shots where you are looking
off camera – perhaps laughing or chatting with someone standing to the side of
the photographer. Some candid shots can be really quite lovely.
- Remember to have some shots where you
are smiling: teeth showing (if you are comfortable doing that). And some where
you are being approachable but not with a toothy smile. Also have a couple of
different jackers or scarves or tops with you so hat you can have a change of
‘look’. This way you get more out of you shoot.
- Make sure you like your photographer.