Clothing and accessories:

It's always best to have a few choices that range in style and color. You may wish to have a

professional look, a semi-professional look (featuring a richly textured sweater or simple blouse

that could be worn in a business casual environment), or a laid-back look (casual long sleeved

or short sleeved shirt). Try to bring a few options for each- if you want a look with more edge

(leather jacket, etc), bring those items so we can discuss implementing them. Keep jewelry and

accessories to a classic, elegant minimum.

Makeup:

It’s a good idea to enlist the help of a professional makeup artist in order to look your very best

for your headshots. If you want to do it yourself, keep it simple - a coat of mascara, a subtle

nude or rose-toned lip, a natural blush and a foundation that offers a natural, healthy-looking

finish is ideal. The goal is for the makeup to highlight your best features without looking cakey

or unnatural.

Colors:

Choose colors that compliment your skin tone and eye color. Rich jewel tones like burgundy,

emerald/forest green and earthy, muted blues, dark blues, and grays usually work across the

board. We recommend steering clear of heavy patterns/visual branding (images, logos, wording

of any kind). We want to sell YOU, not someone's brand, and we want the attention to be on

your face!

Pre-session skincare:

If you do not have a skincare regime, right before a photo session is not a good time to start,

because introducing new products can cause your skin to freak out- not a good look! If all you

do for skincare is wash your face, then that's all we suggest doing prior to your session. If you

have products you use on a nightly basis, definitely feel free to indulge in them the night before

your session.

Get comfortable:

We know.... almost no one feels comfortable in front of the lens! That said, your comfort is our priority.

If you don't feel at ease, that's going to come through in the images, so engage in anything that

helps you calm your mind and relax your body. Many clients have found that simply engaging in 

some deep breathing prior to the session has really helped. And we will do our part to help you 

relax and dare we say... ENJOY your headshot session!!!

We specialize in creating awesome Professional Headshots & Personal Branding Images. Connect with us for more information or check out our Headshot & Branding gallery. Get more information about our Personal Branding Services.

We offer everything from Half Day Sessions to Quarterly Full Day Sessions that give you all the images you need to post on your social media platforms for a full 90 days!

Cindi Fortmann Photography is a full service studio, specializing in Professional Headshot, Commercial Photography, Personal Branding, and Portraits.  We are located in the heart of Johns Creek, serving the surrounding areas including Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Peachtree Corners, Duluth, Sandy Springs, Brookhaven and the Metro Atlanta area.