What to Wear for Professional Headshots in Dubai

For a professional headshot, wear a well-fitted top or jacket in a solid, mid-tone colour, keep accessories simple, and bring one alternative outfit. Plain clothes keep the focus on your face, which is what people remember from a LinkedIn or company profile photo.

Colours that work on camera

Navy, charcoal, deep green, burgundy and soft blue suit almost everyone and look sharp against both light and dark backgrounds. Pure white can lose detail under studio lights, and black can merge into a dark backdrop, so wear them with a contrasting layer. Avoid neon, very busy prints and small checks or thin stripes, which can flicker on screens.

What to wear for corporate headshots

• Men: a fitted suit or blazer with a pressed shirt; tie optional depending on your industry. A crew-neck knit under a blazer works for a more relaxed look.
• Women: a blazer, a structured blouse or a simple dress with a neckline that frames the face. Three-quarter or long sleeves usually photograph better than sleeveless tops for corporate use.
• Creative fields: a smart casual top in a solid colour still looks professional and approachable.

Grooming and accessories

• Keep jewellery small: one statement piece at most.
• Hair cut a week before, not the day before, looks most natural.
• Glasses are fine; anti-glare lenses help, and the photographer will adjust the lights.
• Matte make-up and a little powder stop shine under studio lights.

Match your team

If the whole company is being photographed, agree on a simple dress code (for example, dark jacket, light top) and the same background, so the team page looks consistent.

Bring a second look

Most sessions allow an outfit change. A formal look for your company profile and a softer one for LinkedIn or speaking engagements gives you more use from one session.

Quick checklist

• Solid, mid-tone colours; no busy patterns
• Clothes ironed and fitted
• One alternative outfit
• Minimal jewellery; glasses cleaned
• Matte make-up or powder

Imprint Studio photographs corporate headshots in our JLT studio and at offices across Dubai. Message us on WhatsApp on +971 50 774 4167 to book.