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Take 10 minutes to prepare for your shoot by reading these details:

5 days before: Take a discerning look: are your teeth in need of some sparkle? Do-it-yourself teeth whitening can make a world of difference in your photos - and your everyday. Consider something like Crest White Strips for 4-5 days prior to your pictures. They are quick, easy, long-lasting, and painless even on sensitive teeth. Our clients are constantly thanking us for this little suggestion.

1-2 days before: Limit alcohol and sugar the night before your shoot to avoid puffiness. Don't eat after 7 p.m. and drink loads of water for several days leading up to your shoot. Think camel thoughts. (Pro tip: if you notice frequent inflammation in your face, a fast can help. Some of us at HHH swear by the Lemonade Cleanse. You can do this the night before, the entire day before, or longer. The recipe is simple: lemons, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Amazingly, it eliminates inflammation and hunger!)

What to wear, hair, makeup, etc.: Your favorite shirt and/or best color. Stylish, classy. Simple layers or basic textures — like a blazer, sweater or scarf — and patterns are all good. Logos like “polo” on clothes are not great. Unless the logo relates to your line of work, best to not have the visual distraction. Men, if you’re wearing a dress shirt, don’t wear a visible undershirt. (V-neck if you need for sweat is OK.) Also, even if you plan for only a ‘head’ shot, we sometimes shoot at waist-length so make sure you have something nice on the bottom even if it's just jeans. Please consult your company to see if they have a dress code in mind. HHH is not responsible for staff clothing choices.

Makeup. Ladies we recommend but not too heavy or pancake-y. Men, we don't recommend.

Hair. Ladies, a blowout is never a bad idea. Men, go easy on the hair gel.

Teeth. Please brush (and floss!) your teeth prior to your shoot and don’t eat afterwards. Ideally, bring a toothbrush/floss to the office on shoot day.

Glasses. We love them. Just be sure they aren't ‘transition,’ the kind that turn dark in the sun. Also, you’ll need anti-reflective lenses (which are common).

Day-of:

• Step 1: Your company point person will be directing you to our photographer. Please be ready during the period of time allotted to you so that when it's your turn you can walk right out. Shoots take from 2-12 minutes depending on which package your company purchased and how the photographer organizes the shoot.

• Step 2: Whether you consider yourself photogenic or not, our No. 1 goal is to make you look great. So, think like an actor with your photographer as your director. Our job is to coach you into poses that will look natural and amazing, and while some techniques may sound a bit strange go with them and trust your photographer! We are really great at what we do. If you haven't seen our before & afters, check them out.

  Please understand that we shoot in natural conditions outdoors - this means moisture, wind, heat, cold, sunshine, clouds - and this means that your headshot will be ‘non-static’ and your hair may blow around a bit or be affected by weather. We will edit out distracting flyaways and obvious blemishes, but your images will not be ‘airbrushed.’ Our desire is to deliver your Best Self using amazing natural light techniques. To get an idea of the look and feel of our headshots, check out our website.

Editing and delivery:

Depending on the package your company selected, you or your company point person may select your final image(s) alongside your photographer. If this is not included in your package, your photographer’s discerning eye will select your best image. Editing takes a couple weeks and includes cropping, straightening, color tones, exposure, and sharpening. We will remove obvious flyaways and significant blemishes, but our images will not be changed in integrity, i.e. ‘photoshopped.’ If photoshopping is requested and we are able to meet the request, the client will be responsible for editing charges. All packages include unrestricted use of your headshot images by both the company and the individual, and images can be downloaded to an unlimited number of devices.

See you soon!

P.S. We are on Instagram @happyhour.headshot.

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