Why Dark Backgrounds?
Looking for dark background headshots in Houston? Dark backgrounds can create a sophisticated, polished look that works especially well for attorneys, executives, actors, entrepreneurs, and professionals who want a more dramatic portrait. Above are examples of dark background professional headshots along with guidance on when I recommend dark, gray, or white backgrounds during a session.
Dark Background vs White Background Headshots
Dark or gray backgrounds can look awesome in a headshot. Your website designer or marketing team may have ideas about what background they want for a website headshot, but it is rarely because they are concerned about how good you look. Fortunately, that is pretty much all I care about.
A white background looks clean and modern. Darker backgrounds can work better with some skin tones, hair colors, and clothing. They can also help thin hair look fuller. I love photographing headshots with my clients wearing gray on a gray background. It looks like a headshot that would be in Vanity Fair. It is another layer of simplification that helps the viewer focus on your expression, which is the main thing in a headshot communicating that you are confident and approachable.
Are Dark Background Headshots Professional?
I don’t think white backgrounds are more corporate or professional than dark backgrounds, or vice versa. Both can work well. A lot of it comes down to personal style and preference. I will guide you through the decision and give you my honest opinion.
I am acting as a consultant for you throughout the process, so I will certainly give you my opinion. Unless we agree to something else, I usually quickly alternate between white and grey backgrounds in the middle of a set , so we can see which we prefer.
In no event will I photograph you on one of those super conspicuously mottled backgrounds like they used on you in school. If your company insists on that, my oath to do no harm prevents me from complying.