The best headshot you will ever have!
Are you ready to make a lasting impression with a high-quality headshot? Whether you’re a business professional, actor, or entrepreneur, Shaun Mallett specialises in creating stunning headshots that capture your personality and elevate your personal brand. With tailored sessions designed to make you feel comfortable and confident, we guarantee you’ll love the results.
Your Image is Your Brand
A professional headshot is essential in today’s competitive world, whether for LinkedIn, job applications, or personal branding. Shaun Mallett ensures you leave with an iconic shot that tells your story.
Why Choose Us for Your Professional Headshots?
- Unlimited Outfits & Time: We focus on getting the perfect shot without rushing.
- On-the-Spot Coaching: Get professional tips to reveal your best look.
- Instant Feedback: Review your photos in real-time to ensure satisfaction.
- Headshots for All Professions: From corporate to acting headshots, we cover it all.
Book Your Session Today
Don’t settle for anything less than professional. Book your headshot session at our Johannesburg studio and invest in your image today!
What to Expect During Your Session
We go beyond standard offerings to ensure you have the best headshot experience:
- Extended Consultation: We start with a pre-session consultation to understand your goals and how you want to be portrayed.
- Wardrobe Guidance: Bring multiple outfits! We help you select the best looks to match your personal brand.
- Posing and Expression Coaching: Nervous? We provide expert guidance on how to pose naturally and capture authentic expressions.
- Varied Backdrops and Lighting: We use different setups to give you a range of looks, from classic to modern.
- On-the-Spot Review: You’ll review images during the session to ensure you’re getting exactly what you want.
- Retouching Included: Professional retouching is included in the package to perfect your final images.
You're just clicks away
Getting professional headshots is as easy as:
Book
Find a convenient date and time to come to my Fourways studio and I’ll do the rest.
Shoot
Unlimited outfits, time and a stress-free process that makes you say “wow” at your headshots.
Deliver
We’ll review and select your favourite image(s) on the spot with final delivery in 3-5 business days.
Your Questions, Answered
Clothing should compliment the most important feature of your headshot, your face and expression. It is best to have fitted clothes, but not too tight. You want to feel comfortable and on top of your game. Choose clothing appropriate for the purpose of your headshot. See additional tips below.
Women should bring 6+ outfits, three casual and three business. Having a number of outfits gives you the choice of seeing how they photograph. An outfit that looks really great on you may not photograph that well, whereas another outfit may really photograph well. Remember it’s a headshot so focus on tops and jackets. Men should bring at least two jackets and 3 or 4 shirts. The shirts should be well pressed especially if they are worn without a jacket. Bring at least 5 ties so we can pick one that really looks great photographed.
Generally we recommend solid colors although small prints can work well also. The focus in on your face and expression. Large prints can grab the eye and take away the focus from the face.
Bring both bold and muted colors, but especially bring some of your favorite colors. You usually know what colors best flatter your skin tones. But again, it is great to have a choice. We can try some different colors and see what photographs best for you.
The focus is on your face and expression. Makeup and hair should complement your warm and authentic expression. Apply your makeup as you normally do with perhaps a bit more attention to detail. Authentic to who you are is the key. And the same goes for your hair.
- Liquid foundation looks better than powder.
- Keep the lip color close to your natural lip color or 1 shade darker and glossy. No matte lipstick.
- No visible hard-edge lip liner.
- Go easy on the blush/bronzer.
- Keep eyes looking defined but natural.
- Soft blended eyeliner.
- No hard-edge liquid eyeliner.
- Neutral color eyeshadow is usually best. No lines of demarcation or heavy smoked-out eyeshadow.
- Wear mascara and curl your lashes. They show up great in photographs.
- Be sure and drink lots of water to keep your skin well hydrated.
- And don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep the night before to make sure that your skin is “camera ready.”
- Use a facial moisturizer to control dry skin.
- If you have oily skin, I have some wipes that are great in cutting down the shine.
- If you do not have a beard, please shave an hour or so before your headshot. 5 o’clock shadow is very difficult if not impossible to remove.
- Be sure and drink lots of water to keep your skin well hydrated.
- And don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep the night before so that your skin is “camera ready.”
WOMEN
- Style your hair in the manner you normally would.
- If you want to have your hair cut for the session, please do it at least several days before your session.
- If you colour your hair, make sure roots are touched up before your session.
MEN
- Style your hair in the manner you normally would.
- If you want to have your hair cut for the session, please do it at least several days before your session.
- Bring your hair products with you to the session. This will allow you to change up your look during the session.
- Professional make up and hair can have a big impact on your headshot. Cost usually runs around R1500. I can provide you with names of several professional make up and hair artists if you wish to have your make up and hair done for your headshot session.