DRESSING FOR A PICTURE IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS GOING FOR AN INTERVIEW. SO TO BE PREPARE FOR A NICE PHOTO SHORT,YOU NEED TO FOLLOW THIS SIMPLE STEP.

1. How a Man should
dress for the
Camera

2. A guide to dressing well for men when they are
going to be photographed by a digital still camera.
Introduction to dressing for your portrait
Your mother probably had the final
decision on what you would wear, how
you would comb your hair, and how you
would smile. There was always an
uneasy anticipation between having
your portrait taken until the day you
received the prints.
Some children think less of school
photos, but some children believe that if
their portrait is not good, it could make
their existence in school a nightmare. We
are no longer in school and mother does
not tell us what to wear, but the
importance of knowing how to dress for
the camera has not changed.
Do you remember school picture days or Xmas and New Year period?

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4. Why is dressing for the
camera important
You may be asking, “So
what? Why is dressing
properly for the camera
important?” Frankly, the
way you are seen is the
way you are portrayed.
If a man takes the time
and puts in the effort to
dress with effect, then
the greater the impact
and appeal his
photograph will have.
No matter if you are having
your passport photograph,
family portrait, or business
formal picture taken, a man
should look his best. Before
we launch into the details,
there are a few preliminary
points to take into
consideration prior to sitting
down in front of the camera.

5. “Just like the video camera, the still camera is not as advanced as our
eyes. Film and digital camera technology is far behind the capability of
our sight. Therefore what the camera “sees” is different than what we
see in person. Why should you know this? A still camera will have an
easier time than a video camera because the still camera is just
capturing one image.
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6. Lighting for effective portraits
▸In the world of portraits there are three major types of lighting.
The first is neutral lighting. This type of lighting you will see
commonly used for passport pictures or school pictures. The
light is even and is used to light up your face and background.
There is nothing particularly flattering about this kind of light,
but it gets the job done.
▸The second is low key lighting. Low key lighting is used for
emphasis and drama. Often the background is darkened and
the lighting is focused on your face with sharp fall out from the
chin down (leaving your neck and shoulders blend into the
darkness). The third type of lighting is high key. High key
lighting is bright and “airy”. The exposure values are high and
instead of fading into darkness, there is a lack of shadows in
high key lighting.

7. What should a man wear
for passport photos
▸A suit jacket in a charcoal or navy blue, while not required, pulls the strings of a
well-dressed traveler together. Lastly, do not forget to be well groomed and make
sure to maintain a natural, neutral expression.
▸Below is a good example of a man properly dressed for an effective passport
photograph:
A passport photograph is a picture that only a few people glance at
any time you travel internationally. A correct passport photo is more
about showing your face rather than the clothes you wear. The head-
shot does, however, show your neck and shoulders. Wear a dress
shirt that compliments your face and wear a tie that works with the
collar of your shirt.

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9. If you are having a group
portrait, then you might be
coerced to dress in like
colors, patterns, and
materials. More often than
not, family portraits are
leaning towards the
informal, casual and
personal. There are a
myriad ways of dressing
for family portraits; it
depends on the purpose of
the shoot and the family’s
intention (formal or casual
or even humorous).
What should a man wear for family
portraits
Should you choose to go to a
photo studio on your own
accord (say that you want to
give your family a portrait of you
as a gift), then you are 100% in
control of what you wear. I
suggest that you consider
bringing three outfits to your
photo shoot. The first outfit is
formal: a suit or a blazer. The
second is on par with business
casual. And the third outfit is
informal. Most photo studios
have dressing rooms and most
photographers include a change
of outfits in their package
pricing.

10. How a man should dress for
neutral light portraits
As discussed above, neutral light is the basic lighting and the
easiest to dress for. Any suit and coordinating shirt and tie will
work with neutral light. However, you should avoid hot colors
(like pink, orange, green) because the camera will have a difficult
time properly exposing for the values of hot pink or hot oranges,
etc. Besides, a man with a hot pink tie is not too manly.

11. What a man should wear for low
key portraits
▸If you choose to have your portrait taken in low key lighting,
then expect for dramatic results. However, wearing all black for
a shadow-filled environment will give the photographer trouble.
If you wear too much dark in low key lighting, then you run the
risk of being a nothing more than a “floating head”.
▸The dark clothes you wear will be lost in the dark background
and only your head will be distinguishable. To avoid this,
consider wearing a lighter gray suit coat or blazer jacket with a
white dress shirt.

12. What a man should wear for high
key portraits
White is the predominate tone in high key lighting.
Any colors work well in high key lighting, however,
you should avoid wearing white because you do not
want to be washed out. A gray suit, blue shirt and a
burnt red tie is a classic combination and looks good
in a shadow-less lighting environment.

13. What should a man wear for
business portraits
Conveying confidence, strength, knowledge and
professionalism is very important in a business portrait. The
clothes you wear will help radiate positive qualities that all
viewers will see when they look at your business portrait.
A fitted suit is almost always required. A solid dark charcoal
gray suit is classic and works well with any age. Wear a
navy blue suit with pinstripes if you consider yourself
“senior”. White dress shirts are also expected, but light blue
works well too. Keep the tie simple but complimentary to
your suit and shirt.
Below is a solid example of the classic menswear you
should consider next time you pose for a business portrait:

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Conclusion to how a man
should dress for the still
camera
We no longer have our mothers
selecting our clothing for our portraits.
Being grown up means that we are
responsible for what we do and how
we are perceived in public. The saying
goes that a picture is worth a thousand
words; I cannot agree more.
No matter if you are standing for a
simple passport photograph or posing
for a formal business portrait which will
grace the halls of a Fortune 500
company, taking the time and the
effort to dress properly will prove to be
beneficial for you, for your persona, for
your family, and for your company.

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