Business Headshots
What to Wear for Business Headshots in Ottawa
A useful business headshot should feel like you on a good working day. It needs to suit the places you will use it, whether that is your website, a team page or a professional profile. Start by thinking about your audience, then choose clothes that help you feel comfortable and recognisable.
Start with where your Ottawa headshot will appear
Make a quick list of the places you need photographs: a profile picture, a website biography, a speaker introduction or marketing material. Notice whether each space expects a square portrait, a vertical image or a wider composition with room for text.
You do not need to know technical image sizes for every platform before booking. Knowing the likely uses helps you think about the overall look. Mention your priorities in the booking details rather than assuming one photograph will suit every possible layout.
Choose clothes that fit your professional style
A blazer can be useful, but it is not the only choice. Consider what you normally wear when meeting the people you want to reach. A straightforward shirt, knit or other familiar outfit may communicate your work more clearly than clothes that feel borrowed for the day.
Check the fit while sitting and standing. Watch for a collar that needs constant adjustment or fabric that bunches in a way you find distracting. Pack complete looks so you can compare options, rather than bringing several pieces that do not work together.
Use colour and layers to keep attention on your face
Solid colours and simple layers make a practical starting point. Large lettering and busy patterns can draw attention away from expression. If your brand uses a strong colour, consider including it in one look instead of building every outfit around it.
The dark blazer and light top shown here create clear contrast against a neutral background. Your own choice can be more casual, more colourful or more formal. The useful question is whether the portrait will feel consistent with the way clients actually meet you.
Prepare the details and leave the posing to Kayla
Set clothes aside ahead of time and check for creases, loose threads or items in pockets. Bring the glasses or accessories you normally wear if you want them included. Small preparation steps are easier at home than while you are trying to settle into the session.
You do not need posing experience. Kayla guides posture, expression and the details of the photograph. Visit the business headshot page to see more examples and current session information, then book your date online.
