Portrait and Headshots in the Studio

Portrait Photography

/ / / / / how to dress for your headshot:

In this post, we introduce you to a couple of tips that will help you decide what to wear for your portrait headshots.

Tip number one: Don’t ever be afraid to go colour. When debating what to bring along with you, we always recommend throwing in a few flavourful pieces. It’s a no-brainer that colour evokes emotion, which is especially convenient if you have something particular in mind.

Tip number two: Jewellery/accessories go a very long way. In this portrait, the necklace keeps the photo feeling casual while adding a personable and polished layer. There is is slight magic that happens when the light hits reflective material. Whether that shimmer is achieved through an accessory like a watch or by your clothes such as a leather jacket, a little shine definitely will make a big difference!

Business and Corporate Headshots in Toronto

Business Photos in the Studio

/ / / / / black wardrobe on a black background

When it comes to looking professional for your portrait, plenty of people will give you a long list of to-dos and to-don’ts—but in our experience, there is just 1 main rule you need to remember: the most important element of your portrait is how cleanly it reads.

This just means the visuals are balanced in a way that feels comfortable to look at. In the above example, our client decided to strip all colour and go for a monochromatic look. Typically this much contrast feels a bit heavy, however in this case, the solid black wardrobe gets broken up by a bit of her body and hands showing.

When it comes to professional headshots there’s no real wrong answer of how to style it—it’s just a matter of getting the elements right. If you’re looking to create something like the shot above, let us know in advance and we can help piece together your vision for you!

Grad Portrait Photoshoot

Book Your Own Graduation Shoot!

/ / / / / school photos vs studio photos

There are several advantages to booking a personal photoshoot for your graduation as opposed to going with the traditional school-provided option. Although we don’t offer a grad-specific package, you can always book any of the packages based on your needs (feel free to even combine styles like portrait + grad, or business + grad!)

The most obvious difference if you book your shoot with us would be the luxury of time. You are capturing an unforgettable moment in your life—so why wouldn’t you take your time? The disadvantage of school photographers is that they tend to speed through the shoot due to a queue of students waiting. Rushed headshots may end up feeling more clinical than personal.

Want to try a couple of shots with your friends or family? Or even one without the gown and cap? No problem! We always encourage outfit changes as long as time permits. Basic grad gown/cap rental available for an additional fee.

Professional Business Portrait in the Studio

Corporate and Business Photography

/ / / / / How to select what jacket/shirt to wear?

Sometimes when deciding what to wear for your business headshot, it’s not so much a matter of picking the right color, as much as it is about picking the right fabric. In this example, instead of a simple blue and white ensemble, the client wore a finely patterned top, and a textured blazer. 

This adds a layer of character while allowing the eyes to remain softly focused on the subject. Since there are usually some limitations when it comes to the colours you can wear for a professional portrait, you can play up texture in your outfits to match your personality instead!

Corporate and Business Headshots

What should I wear for my headshot?

/ / / / / colour and cut

We often have clients asking us what they should wear for their headshot, or more specifically, what colours they should wear. Although colour is going to be one of the biggest factors when it comes to determining whether or not a piece of clothing is flattering, it is also crucial to consider playing with other visual aspects on your quest for a perfectly flattering outfit.

Shape (or silhouette), as well as texture (or fabric), are two other key elements that speak volumes in terms of visual communication.

This business portrait is a perfect example of our client demonstrating all three c’s—colour, cut, and cloth. The fitted suit evokes professionalism through a clean silhouette, a soft blue soothes the emotions, and shimmery fabrics add a bit of light and life!

Corporate Headshots on a Window Background

Environmental Business Portrait

/ / / / / digital backgrounds

There are a few steps when it comes to arranging your headshot, but depending on the weather shouldn’t be one of them !

Whether it’s a cloudy day or an evening shoot, it’s always sunny in photoshop.
Choose one or get all different backgrounds for each of your headshots.

Ask us about the savings when you purchase more than one digital background!

Headshots and Corporate Portrait in Downtown

Creative Staff and Team Headshots

/ / / / / editorial style meets corporate style

If your company is interested in headshots but are looking for something a little different than what your competitors have, we encourage you to get creative and send our team any references/inspiration !

For this particular photoshoot, we applied a heavier dose of colour to create a “film-like” feeling and provoke more of an emotional response. By layering a marbled fabric on top our basic set table, we were able to create a custom desk. The soft texture makes for a lively image without the subject having to pose too much, creating a balance between conservative and characteristic.

Graduation Photos and Portrait

Professional Graduation Photos:

/ / / / / *new* gown and cap rental service

Take time to celebrate your big day by booking a private graduation photoshoot session ! Grad portraits can either be shot against our simple studio backgrounds, outdoors, or against one of our beautiful hand painted canvases for a little character (shown above).

Come with your own gown and cap, or borrow one of ours for an additional $25 (available in: shimmery blue, shimmery dark blue, shimmery black, and matte black). Although we don’t currently offer a graduation package, feel free to book whichever option suits you best.

With no restriction on the type of looks you can try, mix and match casual shots with your graduation photos, or even include your family in some of the shots !