There are a few things that can go wrong if you choose to book an outside Headshot photography session…. For example, the weather! The golden rule of how to take headshots outside is to have an excellent backup plan! Sometimes the temperature can be an issue too, especially in the hot humid summers. Equally important in the winter it’s important to have access to a warm area to drink some coffee or hot chocolate and thaw out. Hand warmers to put in a coat pocket are essential!! The ideal times to plan a creative outdoor headshot session are before the sun gets high in the sky and right before it sets in the evening. The Golden Hour.. You can expect stunning outdoor headshot lighting at these times. It’s also cooler during Golden Hour in the summer months which is an added bonus!  Ultimately the intended use and objectives of your headshots could determine whether you need a studio photo session or outdoor. Studio sessions offer total control over lighting and other conditions, but shouldn’t be the deciding factor as often my clients choose to have both an outdoor and studio session to create photos for social media content and a polished professional look.