Five things to consider when picking your headshot location

My first two questions to my headshot clients are, “How would you like to be portrayed?” and “What are some words that come to mind?” That usually helps me guide my clients into the best location for their session. So today, I’m sharing with you, five things to consider when picking your headshot location:

1. 1. Convenience – Think of a place that is easily accessible and is somewhere you’re comfortable traveling to.
   2. Location specific – Do you want your background to say what city you’re in or the industry you work in? Or perhaps you want somewhere that’s more nondescript.
   3. Structured – Buildings in a photo show structure and stature, while greenery shows life and energy. You can chose to have either, or both depending on your headshot goals.
   4. Foot traffic – Consider how many people (tourists, commuters, etc.) will be around, especially if you prefer a more private session.

Here are some examples of a city specific headshot:

Headshots with buildings as backgrounds:

With greenery, natural, or nondescript backgrounds:

Industry specific background (these folks were in the food and beverage industry):

Want more headshot tips? Take a look at these posts:

How to prep for your headshot session
What to wear to your headshot session
What to bring to your headshot session