Wardrobe Worksheet for Actors and Business Professionals

Free tips to maximize your headshot experience BUSINESS MEN Take advantage of my unlimited, stress-free and fun sessions and bring both business and casual options. You never know what personal branding images you might need. We can capture headshots as well as full or ¾ branding shots during our time together in my studio or outside (your preference).

Pro Tips:

n4 Bring multiple ties

n4 Checked, plaid, gingham and Checked Shirt Under Jacket Solid Color Under Patterned Jacket windowpane shirts give a modern look

n4 Pastels that complement your eyes are recommended

n4 Embrace your inner James Bond with a black jacket and black tie on a white shirt

Pastel Tattersall Shirt Pastel Gingham Under Solid/Patterned Jacket

Notes from my call with Jeremy: BUSINESS WOMEN Take advantage of my unlimited, stress-free and fun sessions and bring both business and casual options. You never know what personal branding images you might need. We can capture headshots as well as full or ¾ branding shots during our time together in my studio or outside (your preference).

Pastel Under Jacket V-neck blouse under jacket Solid dress

Pro Tips:

n4 Keep makeup natural

n4 Jewelry should accent your wardrobe without distracting

n4 Stay away from thin straps or lace

n4 Pay attention to necklines

Notes from my call with Jeremy: ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS I like to recommend generic wardrobes that can work across a number of roles. The following pages are some of my top recommendations for generic headshots as well as specific roles for which they can work. This is not a complete list, but should be a good start in helping you plan your wardrobe.

Black jacket and white shirt/blouse Spy Detective Homeland Security Secret Service FBI Detective Quick Change Pro Tips: Banker Doctor n4 Swap the suit jacket for a peacoat or London fog Lawyer overcoat to change look to a gangster or mob boss. CEO Secretary n4 On request, I have lab coats to use for doctor, lab Accountant technician, forensic scientist, scientist, etc. Politician Judge Playboy ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

Earthy cardigan

Women of All Ages Men of All Ages Counselor Hipster/Trendy Therapist High Brow Teacher Dad Mom Engineer Grandmother Period Caretaker Cool Nerd (Big Bang Theory) Nurse Teacher Psychiatrist Neighbor Best Friend ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

Denim shirt/white or black t-shirt

Denim shirt with black t-shirt Denim shrt

Roles: Serial killer Prisoner Police Officer Country (Cowboy/Cowgirl) Blue Collar Worker Friend Villain Anti-hero ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

The henley (pastel)

Pastel henley Henley

Roles: Roles: Dad Mom Guy Next Door Friend Coach Laid Back Cool Guy Poker Buddy Neighbor Pro Tip: Fun Guy n4 Olive green is a great color for post apocalyptic or Buddy military or badass looks. Nice Guy Leading Man Boyfriend/Husband ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

Hoodie Cocktail dress

Roles: Roles: Dad Refined Coach Upper Class Buddy Snooty Sports Guy Desperate Housewife Fighter CEO’s Wife Jogger CEO Cool Tech Businesswoman Vigilante Badass ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS All about jackets. Bring a variety of jackets to layer for different looks.

Denim Jacket Denim Jacket

Roles: Commercial Boy/Girl Next Door Friend Country Cowboy/Cowgirl Hero/Heroine Leading Man/Woman Tough Southern Belle or Guy ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

Black leather jacket Leather or bomber jacket (brown)

Roles: Roles: Cool Leading Man Badass Detective Villain Pilot Edgy High Ranking Military Official Grit Dad Criminal Edgy, Grit, Badass Trouble Dangerous ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

Olive or military jacket Peacoat

Roles: Roles: Military Personnel (Domestic or Foreign) Leading man Fighter Detective Post-Apocalyptic Survivor (Walking Dead, etc.) Pilot Rugged High Ranking Military Official Badass Dad Anti-hero Anti-hero Serial Killer Mobster Foreign Spy ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS Breaking the rules. These are typically not good ideas as they feature wardrobes that distract from you, but you can get away with them if for very specific types.

Hoodie with graphic tee Plaid with Earth Tone Solid

Roles: Roles: Tech/IT guy Rugged or Blue Collar Hacker Outdoorsy Urban Farmer Gamer Bum Outcast Lower class ACTORS GENERIC LOOKS

Plaid with Pastel Solid Turtleneck

Roles: Roles: Great Commercial Headshot Medieval Best Friend Period Pieces Outgoing Quirky

Pro Tip:

n4 Don’t bring accessories. You don’t want to be a character. Rather, you want to have looks that can work for multiple character types. Glasses are okay for a few shots if you pop out the lenses. GENERIC COMMERCIAL LOOKS

Pro Tips:

n4 Commercial headshots are all about your personality and showing that smile.

n4 Use vibrant colors such as jewel tones.

n4 Feel free to show some personality with your wardrobe.

n4 Stay away from graphics or patterns. Vibrant plaids are okay if there’s a solid color underneath to subtract from the loudness.

n4 Add a denim jacket for an instant commercial look.

n4 Two-toned shirts, such as baseball tees are great for commercial shots.

n4 Bring a plain white t-shirt. GENERIC THEATRICAL LOOKS

Pro Tips:

n4 Theatrical headshots are for serious or dramatic TV, film and theatre.

n4 Bring a black t-shirt

n4 Think subdued earthy tones

n4 Bring a variety of jackets, such as leather or dark denim, track jacket, peacoat, etc. if you have them