Why Colored Backgrounds?
If you’re looking for colored background headshots in Houston, you’re not limited to plain white or gray. Colored backgrounds can create everything from clean, modern business portraits to bold, dramatic images. They work well for attorneys, executives, entrepreneurs, actors, and just about any professional who wants something with a little more personality.
The examples above show some of my favorite colored background headshots, along with situations where I tend to recommend red, blue, or sand during a session.
Dark Background vs White Background Headshots
Both red and blue backgrounds can look fantastic. Sometimes a website designer or marketing department already has a preference for a website headshot, but that’s usually because they’re thinking about the overall design of the site. I’m thinking about one thing first: making you look your best.
Blue backgrounds tend to feel crisp and contemporary. Red backgrounds often complement certain skin tones, hair colors, and clothing a little better. One of my favorite combinations is pink clothing on a pink background. It has a polished, Vanity Fair kind of feel. By keeping the colors simple and cohesive, there’s less to distract the viewer, so the attention stays where it belongs: on your expression. And that’s what communicates confidence and approachability.
Are Dark Background Headshots Professional?
Absolutely. I don’t think a blue background is any more corporate than a red one, or vice versa. Either can look completely professional when it’s paired with the right person, clothing, and lighting. In the end, it usually comes down to style and what flatters you the most.
Throughout the session, I’ll give you my recommendations and explain why I think one choice works better than another. My job isn’t just to push a shutter button. It’s to act as your consultant and help you make decisions that result in the strongest image.
Unless we’ve planned something specific beforehand, I’ll often switch backgrounds during the session so we can compare the looks side by side before deciding on a favorite.
One thing I won’t do is photograph you on one of those aggressively mottled backgrounds that every school photographer seemed to own. If your company insists on one of those, my oath to do no harm prevents me from participating.