10. Leave the hat on
Depending on your subject’s hobbies and interests, their headgear can say a lot about who they are. If your subject is a cyclist or a swimmer, they don’t have to lose the helmet or goggles when they step in front of the camera. Capture your swimmer with their swimming cap still on or with their goggles pushed back over their forehead, still dripping with water, for an active shot. Just be sure to book an incredible Peerspace pool venue and utilize other fun pool photoshoot ideas.
11. Step back in time
One unique headshot idea for an author or professor is to style their headshot as a period piece. Go for a Sherlock Holmes vibe by posing your subject in the parlor of this historic Queen Anne mansion (above) that’s available to rent on Peerspace. With five fireplaces, patterned wallpaper, and a glass-enclosed model of a sailing ship, this venue gives off a stylish, professorial vibe.
12. Shoot in a glass house
Get creative by incorporating glass and mirrors into your headshots. This mirrored glass house in Joshua Tree, CA, combines with the reddish desert rocks to create a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic from both inside and out. Or, rent the “Chromacabana” (pictured above), a multicolored glass structure in Highland Park, CA, for more psychedelic headshots.
13. Pose with an instrument
Finally, don’t forget to include any tools or instruments that show off your subject’s industry or personality. Whether it’s an artist’s paintbrush, a handyman’s toolkit, or a cellist’s instrument, posing your subject with their tool of choice is a must if you want to convey who they are to anyone who glances at their portrait.
If you’re in Austin, you can book this multi-use recording studio (pictured above) and have your subject tickle the ivories as you snap away. You can also check out these creative band photoshoot ideas if you plan on shooting the whole band or solo members.
Bonus: A nod to the future
Taking senior portraits and want to infuse the shoot with some levity? Then why not book a fun Peerspace office for a couple of hours and make it seem like the student has already landed their dream job?! If they want to run their own company someday (and what high schooler doesn’t?!) you can book them a classy office setting, signing some pretend important company documents.
The key to this cute idea is to ensure the senior has a lighthearted expression. You don’t want anyone thinking they’re smug, after all! But you’re a headshot master with fun ideas, so you will definitely make it work!
Peerspace can bring your headshot ideas to life
Headshots are like book covers: they’re often used by a casting director, hiring professional, or some other decision-maker to form a snap judgment about a subject. A memorable headshot can help your subject get a job, land a role, or build up a reputation as a public figure.
Instead of settling for the traditional headshot formula, work with your subject to come up with a headshot idea that truly represents them. If you need a photo studio or creative space to work in, search on Peerspace for a one-of-a-kind photoshoot venue near you!
