Good preparation makes a headshot session calmer and the results better. Tricia came in for a Profile package business headshot for LinkedIn, shot in studio on a clean white backdrop.

The basics are simple. Bring a couple of wardrobe options in solid colours, arrive with your hair and grooming as you would for an important meeting, and try not to overthink it. On the day the session is relaxed and guided, with every shot reviewed live on a monitor, so there are no surprises about how it is turning out.

People often worry about not being photogenic or not knowing what to do with their hands. That is normal, and directing you through it is my job, so you do not need to arrive with poses planned. A little easy conversation usually finds a natural expression faster than instructions do.

If you want to know what to expect, the LinkedIn headshots page walks through the process and answers the common questions.