Choose a clean, uncluttered background
Use soft, even lighting
Position the subject near a window or use diffused studio lights
Keep the camera at eye level or slightly above
Use a portrait lens or zoom around 50–135mm
Set a wide aperture for a blurred background
Focus sharply on the eyes
Ask the subject to relax their shoulders
Direct the subject to keep a natural posture
Have the subject angle their body slightly away from the camera
Keep the face turned toward the lens
Encourage a natural, confident expression
Take multiple shots with small pose variations
Check for stray hair, wrinkles, and distractions
Use a simple wardrobe that fits the purpose of the headshot
Avoid busy patterns and logos
Review exposure, sharpness, and composition
Edit lightly for color, contrast, and blemish cleanup
Crop for a professional head-and-shoulders framing
Export in the required size and format