Here’s what you need to know before we arrive at your office

What type of space do we need?

The space we need is ideally a 10x20 room without a table in the middle (open space).

Minimal ceiling height should be 9ft at least and a few outlets available for our equipment.

Natural lighting is not a concern, we bring all the needed studio lighting but it would be great to avoid direct sunlight (unless the room has shades over the windows)

We can use any office, meeting space, and even a lobby, as long as the foot traffic is minimal within that space. We don’t want the person being photographed feeling they’re being observed or watched.
Having internet access is helpful







Arrival, Setup, and Breakdown

We usually arrive 30 minutes prior to the first person being photographed. So if your first person is scheduled for 9 am, we’d like to be in the building by 8:30 to locate the space we’ll work in and get set up, test our lighting and be ready on time.

Once we’re done for the day, we will break down and be out the door in 20 minutes or so.

All of our equipment is hand-held so we do not need a loading dock or a freight elevator.

It is recommended for you to assign a person to meet us at the parking area and show us the best and quickest access to the space we’ll work in.

Scheduling the team

How far apart should I schedule the team members?

Generally, 5-7 minutes for each person is great and sufficient. If you know of a person you think may require additional time, feel free to block up to 10 minutes for them.

Do we need a break?

If we’re there for a full day (9-4), a 30 minutes break would be great to grab a quick lunch.

The “list” itself

We know signup sheets can have a lot of last-minute changes. We strongly prefer you send us a live google sheets document with the signup so we can see it up to date right before we start, or at the very least, an excel spreadsheet.

The list should simply have a time slot and a name next to it.

Tips for your team members:

Your outfit

Go with what you know looks great. Pick an outfit that looks great from the chest up. In most headshots, anything below won’t be included in the photo.

For vertical photos or portraits, we’ll photograph you from the waist up. Choose subtle colored shirts or blouses and dark-colored jackets. Avoid large, distracting patterns, stripes, bright colors or any items that draw attention away from your face. Always make sure to iron or steam your outfit. Wrinkles never look good on camera. When selecting accessories, remember that less is more.

Your makeup

We recommend avoiding the department store makeup counter and instead choosing a makeup artist you’ve worked with previously. If you’re doing your own makeup, remember these two important tips:

1. Don’t use any skincare products with sunscreen
2. Don’t use any makeup products with shimmer

Your hair

Blowouts and professional styling are highly recommended. Style your hair the way that you’re most comfortable so you feel confident for your photoshoot.