What should an attorney wear for a headshot?

The short answer

Dark, solid, well-fitted wardrobe photographs best, and a tailored jacket in a dark solid color is the reliable choice for an attorney. It looks credible without looking stiff, and it keeps the focus on your face. Prospective clients look you up before they call, so your photo needs to read as trustworthy and approachable at the same time.

Jacket, shirt and tie

• Jacket: navy, charcoal or black, well tailored, with shoulders that fit.
• Shirt: solid white or a soft solid color. Avoid busy patterns that compete with your face.
• Tie: optional. We can shoot some images with a tie and some with it removed and the collar loosened, so you have both.
• Everything pressed: freshly ironed and free of wrinkles. Wrinkles show up in a high-resolution portrait.

Bring a second option

Our session includes up to two looks, so bring more than one option. Many attorneys use a more formal image on the firm website and a more approachable one for LinkedIn and speaking. A solid knit or an open collar under a jacket is an easy way to move from formal to relaxed. For more on tone, read should headshots be casual or formal.

Colors and details

Dark, solid, muted colors photograph better than bright colors or busy patterns. Keep jewelry, pins and accessories simple, and avoid anything shiny that catches light. If you wear glasses, bring frames without lenses or a glare-free pair, and we will help you get the cleanest shot.

See what is included

Our attorney headshots session includes professional grooming, expert direction, up to two looks and two professionally retouched portraits. See what it costs, or visit the Executive Portrait Experience page. Not sure how to prepare? Read how to prepare for a headshot session.