QUAD A Staff Bio and Head-shots
Due to current limitations on gathering for a photoshoot, we are asking that everyone supply an updated headshot for the new website.
Please use the following guidelines to capture several images for consideration. Once Captured, please fill out the form below to submit your images.
Head-shot guidelines
Equipment
If you have an iPhone 11/12, Google Pixel, or Samsung Galaxy, or know someone that does, that would be the ideal choice. Shooting in portrait mode with a 4.0 f stop will provide the best results.
Environment/Lighting
- When possible, natural light works best – mid-morning or late afternoon near a window with a neutral background.
- Find a spot that is not cluttered with a non-descript background. Can be an at-home office setting, an outdoor area with greenery, or in front of architectural elements that provide depth and substance.
- Utilize basic lighting, when possible, but not essential with a good iPhone camera and supply of natural light. (Positioning of lighting/lamps behind the subject and in front will help highlight the subject from the background.)
Attire
- Whatever you would wear to a client meeting is appropriate.
- Avoid any busy prints and patterns.
- Save color for accent pieces (Ties, scarves, etc.)
Best Practices
- Shoot in landscape from just above beltline to a foot above the head. This will provide enough room to crop and adjust as needed.
- Take several shots with multiple poses
- slight angle left, look to right facing camera,
- slight angle right, look to left facing camera,
- lean in slightly
- smile comfortably (professional and approachable)
- position camera at eyeline and tilt as needed