What makes a great head shot?  There are a number of things as a photographer that I have to prepare.  I always clean my gear and have a fully charged camera before heading out on a session.  But what do you as the client need to know especially for a great head shot?  Here are the simple guidelines which I send out to my clients:

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• Keep clothing simple - solid colors work better than prints but small stripes and small prints are ok.  No plaid or large prints.  Definitely no logos showing.
• Women should wear at least a 3/4 sleeve.  Do not wear sleeveless tops.
• If you have a suit jacket (men and women) we will take shots both with and without for two different looks.
• Be sure your clothes fit and are not too tight. Too tight and it will show wrinkles when you cross your arms or lean on a counter.  
• Take time selecting your outfit and be sure to try them on and look in the mirror for a good fit.  A good test is to cross your arms in the mirror and see if the shoulders and arms bunch up too much (causing too many wrinkles).  
• Women and men - do not wear baggy clothing, sweaters, etc., as they will add pounds to your photos.