YOUR COMPASS HEADSHOT
Our #1 Goal with Headshots is to make it FUN and EASY while staying on point with the COMPASS Brand.
Feel free to visit this prep guide as often as you need.
Please note, we ask that you reschedule or cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment. If you are a no-show, you or your company will be charged full price for that headshot slot. If you cancel within less than 24 hours, you or your company will be charged full price. If you reschedule within less than 24 hours, you or your company will be charged 50% of the price.
THE COMPASS HEADSHOT
The Compass Headshot is natural, authentic, effortlessly polished, and consistent in color, contrast, and tone. Therefore, there are brand requirements that we must adhere to.
Compass has straightforward guidance when it comes to headshots: The images must be shot outdoors with greenery in the background and in natural light.
So let us help you prepare before it’s your time to shine.
The first thing people say is: It’s just from the waist up, right? The answer is NO. We shoot contemporary portrait style headshots so that you can showcase your unique personality. Some images may go from the mid-thigh up and some may go from the torso up. We shoot a variety so that you have a variety to choose from and capture exactly what you want for the image that is representing you in the marketplace.
WHAT TO EXPECT
We guide everyone through our signature headshot poses both standing and sitting. We do this by showing you the pose, then you mirror us. We make sure everything is perfectly composed before clicking the shutter. This helps people feel confident in what they are doing while we are composing the perfect headshot.
Headshots are booked in 30-minute increments.
The location for all headshots is outside. We meet at JHP Studios centrally located in downtown Nashville at Marathon Village (1310 Clinton Street, Nashville TN 37203). Then we walk to our location which is two blocks away in the North Gulch.
Retouching: We do a natural retouching of ALL headshot images that are selected. That means we will fix blemishes, flyaways, whiten teeth and eyes, etc.
You get one image of your choice. You can select that image right after your shoot or we can narrow your images down and send you a collection to select from. Once we know your image of choice, we will send you the high res version and we will do the Compass crops (based on their requirements) and upload it to the Compass Brand Folder.
We invoice Compass for this service, not the agent.
THINGS TO CONSIDER
Consider how you want people to think and feel when they see your image.
Consider your expressions, do you want a big smile, a causal smile, or no smile? Or do you want to look strong, confident, and stoic? What mood do you want to project? Honest. Trustworthy. Friendly. Approachable. You decide and we deliver.
We are shooting outside so look at the weather in the morning or your shoot.
Above all, we want to showcase your style and personality.
SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS
As long as you show up with a positive mindset and are ready to have fun, it’s going to be GREAT! No negative self-talk is allowed in our space.
Fitted Clothes are best. Oversized clothes may be stylish or comfortable but they can add weight to images and are not as flattering.
Avoid busy patterns on your clothes. A small pattern is okay. A busy pattern is one that demands all the attention like plaid! No plaid, please.
Iron your clothes before the shoot.
Grooming - shave, wax, trim your beard, get a manicure.
Clean your jewelry.
Please come makeup ready. Professional hair and makeup is recommended. We do not typically offer that service for headshots. It can be added upon request for 2 or more people.
Do get plenty of sleep the night before.
Do drink lots of water leading up to your shoot. It makes your skin glow and reduces puffiness.
WEATHER + BE ON TIME
Because we are shooting outside, we will be watching the weather.
We will not shoot on high-wind days that are 15-20 mph winds or higher nor will we shoot in extreme temperatures when the temps are below 32 degrees or extremely hot and humid.
If I think there is a weather issue, I will contact you as early as possible.
Be on time. If you run late for your time slot, you are cutting into your own time. We do not adjust for you being late. If your slot is from 10 am-10:30 am and you show up at 10:20 am, you only get the remaining 10 minutes of your time slot. We respect your time and ask that you do the same for us.
If you are going to be 10+ mins. late, kindly reschedule your headshot for a different day when you can prioritize the time for it.
Please note, we ask that you reschedule or cancel at least 48 hours before your appointment. If you are a no-show, you or your company will be charged full price for that headshot slot. If you cancel within less than 48 hours, you or your company will be charged full price. If you reschedule within less than 48 hours, you or your company will be charged 50% of the price.
LOCATION AND PARKING
Located in Marathon Village minutes from downtown Nashville.
ADDRESS: 1310 Clinton Street, STE 223, Nashville, TN 37203
Marathon Village is a cluster of buildings that spans 4 blocks. We are in the 1310 building on the second floor above Third Coast Comedy.
FREE PARKING is available on the STREET and in LOT C and LOT E.
If you park in LOT A, you will be charged $10. Please park in Lots C or E.
View our Parking Map to orient yourself with where to park.
