Where To Take Outdoor Headshots In San Jose

3 Tips on Where To Take Outdoor Headshots In San Jose

Every professional business person should have a nice headshot. Headshots can be take either indoors or outdoors – depending on the style you are going for. These headshots were taken at Edenvale Park in San Jose. But there are an unlimited amount of locations that would work well for outdoor headshots. Here are a few tips on where to take outdoor headshots in San Jose.

Consider The Type of Background You’d Like To Have

When brainstorming where to take headshots, you will want to consider the type of background you’d like to have. For example, a park with trees. Or a background with buildings. You will also want to keep in mind that the background will be very much out of focus. You’ll be able to see the colors and shapes that are in the background; however, you will be the only thing that is sharp and in focus.

The Location Should Have Shade

Another thing to consider when thinking of where to take outdoor headshots in San Jose is whether or not there is shade. Shade creates soft and flattering light. And the background can be balanced out with lighting. Places like parks typically have trees that provide a good amount of shade. Scheduling the session in the early morning or in the evening (when the sun is low in the sky) also can produce soft lighting 😉

Some Places Require A Photo Permit

The last thing to consider is that some locations require a photo permit to able to take pictures there. Common places like wineries, and even some of the parks in San Jose may require a permit. If you are unsure, it is always best to check before scheduling your session there.

Hopefully these three tips have given you some ideas on scheduling your own outdoor headshots 🙂 Thanks!