10 tips to look good in business headshots
by Adam Bronkhorst
http://www.adambronkhorst.com/blog/how-to-look-good-in-staff-head-shots-photos
- Clothing
- Shiny skin
- Hair
- Makeup
- Glasses
- Your best side
- The right height
- Shut up
- Smile
- Visit the mirror
How to Take Perfect Headshots: Six Tips
by Christina N Dickson @ Digital Photography School
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-take-the-perfect-headshot-six-tips/
- Focus on the eyes
- Watch your angles
- Use diffused light
- Add a hair light
- Avoid mid-wide angle lenses
- Guide expression
7 Tips for a Better Headshot
by Matt Newton @ Backstage
https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/tips-better-headshot-11730/
- Go pro
- Go for personality over glamour
- It’s all about the eyes
- Pay attention to framing, lighting, and background
- Natural light vs. studio
- Clothing and props
- Don’t go crazy with the makeup
Finally, here’s a video on the subject: