Cancellations :
We prefer not to charge a fee for late cancellations, but we do have to cover our loss of business and if a make-up artist was booked, we have a contract with them to cover them for their loss of business as well. So, regrettably, the following applies to your booking.
Winter (Weather Related) Policy
If there’s nasty weather the day before/the morning of your session and you don’t want to travel to the studio, no problem. Call us to cancel – there are no late cancellation fees. Similarly, if bad weather is expected during your shoot and you don’t want to risk it, call us to cancel (again no late cancellation fees).
I actually advise my clients to cancel for a few reasons. 1) For short sessions, such as our LinkedIn 30 minute package, arriving 15 minutes late because of bad traffic associated with the weather, means that half your session is gone. 2) If you do make it through the traffic you’re likely to arrive a bit frazzled; you’ve rushed through the traffic to try and get to the studio and you’re losing studio time. Trust me, your session will not be as successful as if you had arrived in a calm and collected mood. It simply isn’t worth it. 3) If you are nervous about travelling in bad weather, the apprehension will show in the photos, you’ll find it difficult to be totally at-ease during your session. For a really good headshot, we need you to be at your best.
Please note this policy works for everyone, so if you’ve hired a make-up artist and she can’t make it because of the weather, we may have to cancel. If your photographer cannot make it, again, we may have to cancel.
NON-Weather Related Cancellations.
Headshot session / with or without make-up artist / 48 hrs or more notice : No Cancellation Fee.
Headshot session / no make-up artist / less than 48 hrs notice : $25 to cover studio rental.
Headshot session / make-up artist / less than 48 hrs notice : $75 ($50 goes to the make-up artist for their loss of business).
If any of this concerns you, or you no longer wish to go ahead with your booking, please check your booking email for a link to cancel your session.
What to bring :
You should bring the following with you to your session.
1. Optional / Alternative Clothing choices – clean, well pressed etc.
2. Hair products if you use them – you’ll be surprised how many people arrive and then want to adjust their hair but can’t get it to stay put.
3. Hair brushes / combs – for hygiene reasons there are no brushes or combs, so please bring your own.
For more information / tips, please see : What to Wear / What to Bring
Creative Packages :
Please read the section for professional packages as most of it is still applicable.
We’ll be in discussion prior to your session to go over ideas. Those ideas that we decide upon should shape your decision making. You can hunt over the internet to find looks that you think will work – but there are also pointers that can guide you.
Agencies
If you’re applying to a particular agency, have a look at their web site and the roster page – see what kind of headshots they’re showcasing.
Plan
You can bring a ton of looks – we’ve got time to change and change again. Just don’t stuff everything into a bag at the last minute. When you pull it out at the studio it’s going to look like you slept in it and unless that’s the look you’re going for, it’ll be a disappointing session.
Professional Packages :
“What do my clients want or expect to see?”
If you dress to meet their expectations, then you can’t go wrong. Have a look on LinkedIn for your colleagues headshots or on your corporate web site for ideas.
“What reflects my personality?”
It’s important that you consider who you are, there should be some part of your outfit that talks about yourself.
“Is there a corporate / industry norm that I want to follow.”
In some cases, the right choice might be dictated to by the corporation that you are in – check with your organization.
More is More
If in doubt – bring it. Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it (George Ellis)
Simple/Clean/Classic
Headshots 101 – what are we photographing? . You. You’re the star of the show. So, if you wear something that yells for attention, you’re actually competing against yourself. Try to keep your attire clear of heavy patterns or sharp contrasts – solid colours work best.
Accessories
Accessories follow the same rule as your clothes. Simple, classic, elegant works best.