What to wear for your Headshot Session

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Selecting the ideal attire for your headshot session can be a challenging decision.
Here are some tips and visual suggestions to help you choose the outfit you will feel fabulous and confident in.

WEAR SOLID AND NEUTRAL COLOURS
Solid and neutral colours like black, grey or brown are a good choice for your headshot because they’re timeless. Your headshot won’t looked dated in a few years when styles change.

Avoid wearing all white as our eyes are attracted to the highest contrast in an image and the focus will be off your face. If you want to wear a white shirt, wear a suit jacket to break it up.

MIX IT UP
Bring a few outfits that are casual and professional or different colours and tones. This will give you variety when choosing an image to use for any occasion.

ACCESSORIZE
As always, keep it simple and timeless so you can use your headshot for a few years.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FUN
Have fun showcasing your wonderful personality with your outfit choices.

AVOID WEARING
Clothing with writing or logos.
Florals, polka dots, stripes or checkered patterns.
Low-cut neck lines and turtleneck sweaters.
Fluorescent colours such as pink as they cause a colour cast on skin.

OVERALL
Wear well-fitted freshly pressed clothing that you feel comfortable and confident in.
If playful and colourful is part of your brand then go for it!

Charmaine de Silva - News 1130 Radio

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Charmaine de Silva is the News Director at News 1130 & City News Vancouver/Calgary.
She was also the Co-chair of Vancouver Pride for many years and a strong advocate for the Vancouver LGBTQ2+ community.

Qmunity - BC's Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Resource Centre

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For several years, I've had the privilege of working with QMUNITY, a Vancouver-based non-profit dedicated to enhancing the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, creating a safer, more inclusive space.
Recently, we had a delightful session capturing vibrant headshots for the QMUNITY Team against a backdrop of a colurful local mural wall.

Qmunity Vancouver Staff portraits

Andrea Reimer Headshot Session

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I officially met Andrea Reimer when she spoke during the Granville Island Women’s Storytelling Walk I photographed.
Previously I had heard her speak at a luncheon where she shared a personal life experience and I was brought to tears.
I love the testimonial she gave me. It might be the most honest one I’ve received yet.

“I *hate* having my photo taken. Belle turned what is usually a torturous process into a lot of fun. Like going to the dentist and finding out you like the dentist!”
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John Horodyski - Optimity Advisors

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John Horodyski, King of the Pocket Squares, also known as an expert in Digital Asset Management (DAM).
I don’t even know what that means. I do know I loved the time we spent together and the portraits we created.
John is caring, funny and intelligent. I think these images captured him perfectly.

“Belle is professional, personable, and provides an excellent experience for her photography sessions. Great photographers not only take good photos, but also care about the quality of their work, and make their clients feel good and at ease.
Belle is a true artist behind the lens with a keen eye to masterfully capture the best moments. I highly recommend.”

Granville Street Women's Storytelling Walk

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Recently I photographed a Granville Street women’s storytelling walk curated by Toronto Placemaker Jay Pitter and Facilitated by Vancouver Consultant Jocelyn Macgougall.
Insightful Speaker's shared the history of the Vancouver Granville Bridge area and personal experiences navigating the area as self identified women and non-binary individuals.
Participants were invited to provide feedback after the walk that will, "inform the design of the Granville Bridge Connector and how the City of Vancouver approaches equity in the design of its streets and public spaces."

Saltwater Law Vancouver

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I pestered Catherine Wong for 2 years to come into the studio to do headshots for Saltwater Law’s non-existent website.
Finally, that day arrived when they needed my photography services for the launch of their new website.
During the photo shoot, we had disco music playing, spontaneous dancing, lots of laughter, and an all-around great time.
Together, we collaborated to select a colour background and lighting that was in harmony with the vibrant branding on their new website.

She's the Best || Vancouver Headshot Photographer

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Gina Best wanted something that reflected her bold and beautiful take-no-shit business coaching attitude. She literally has the F-word splashed across the home page of her website and speaks to why ‘fine’ just isn’t good enough in this video.
Gina wanted her portraits to be vibrant and fun. We found the perfect location to reflect her dynamic personality in front of this incredible Vancouver Mural Festival painting by Artist Elyse Dodge.