Choosing Excellence: A Guide to Hiring a Corporate Headshot Photographer
You’ll benefit from more polished results, a consistent look for your team and someone who will be efficient with your time
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In the modern business landscape, every market is competitive. It doesn’t really matter what business you are in or what types of customers you are trying to serve, there are sure to be others fighting for the same piece of the pie. With that in mind, you need to think carefully about taking advantage of every opportunity that is available to you and your business.
A quality corporate headshot is one of those things that might seem like a small step until you realize just how powerful it can be as a marketing tool. Good corporate headshots project a professional, polished image that is likely to create trust among your audience. On the other hand, a poor corporate headshot can have the completely opposite effect, and it may leave potential customers wondering if you are truly the right partner for the job.
If you have been thinking about hiring a corporate headshot photographer and feel a little intimidated by the idea, let’s put those worries to the side by walking you through the process below.
Why Choose a Professional Corporate Headshot Photographer?
It could be argued that pictures are more important in the modern business landscape than they have been at any point in history. The reason, of course, is simple – it’s easier to share pictures now than it has ever been. If someone wants to learn more about your business, they’ll almost certainly head to your website or social channels before doing anything else. There, along with some written text, they are going to find plenty of images, including your corporate headshots.
Put yourself in the shoes of that individual who is discovering your business for the first time and think about their experience on your website or social account. What would you think if the business was represented by images that seemed to be taken casually on a smartphone? That wouldn’t be a great first impression. Even if it’s a subconscious reaction, the potential customer or client isn’t going to think really highly of your operation if selfies are the best you can do for corporate headshots.
When you decide to upgrade your corporate headshots through the use of a professional photographer, reach out to someone who has experience in this type of photography. There is never any substitute for experience and putting proven history on your side is going to lead to far better results time after time.
READY TO book a session?
or have a question?
✉ photo@paulstreit.com
Click my email address, it will open an email on your computer / phone – click the phone # button to call me from your phone)
My guarantee – if you’re not satisfied with your headshots, I’ll reshoot your session at no charge!
The Process of Choosing a Corporate Headshot Photographer
You certainly don’t want to waste much of your valuable time in the hunt for a quality corporate headshot photographer, but you also don’t want to rush this choice and get it wrong, either. I’d like to walk you through how this process should work with the steps below so you can dive into it with confidence.
- Doing some initial research. It’s quite likely that this is the step you are working on now – going through potential photographers to find one that might suit your needs. Some of the best tools you have available while going through this process include general Google searches, reading online reviews, and looking at portfolios. While you are here on my site, please feel free to take a look at some of the many images I have been fortunate enough to take over the years. I think you’ll be impressed with the corporate headshots I’ve captured and will be able to see how your business could benefit from my work.
- Holding some meetings. If you find more than one corporate headshot photographer that you feel may be a good fit for your business, the next step would be to hold meetings with those options to get to know them better and determine if they will serve your needs. Among the things you’ll want to accomplish in these meetings is getting to know the style and personality of the photographer, as well as going over the demands of your project to make sure they are up to the task.
- Discuss pricing and strike a deal. Finally, when you have figured out which of the options is your favorite corporate headshot photographer, it will be time to discuss the details of your agreement, settle on a fair price, and book the session. It’s always important to make sure that everyone is on the same page at this point so there are no problems later on when it’s time to make payments and complete the transaction.
Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Corporate Headshot Photographer
Hiring a corporate headshot photographer is not the trickiest task in the world, but there are some mistakes you’ll want to be sure to avoid. Those include the following –
- Ignoring specialization. Not all photographers are the same. When you are looking for corporate headshot photographer, be sure to hire one that specializes in corporate headshots. That might sound obvious, but this is a mistake that’s made regularly. Give the job to someone who does this type of photography day after day and the finished product will reflect that experience.
- Going with the cheapest option. You get what you pay for in corporate headshot photography, just like in so many other parts of life. If you want to come away with high-quality images that you will be proud to display, you’ll need to pay a fair, market rate for those services.
- Neglecting your input. Yes, your chosen photographer should be able to lead the way on this shoot and guide the session to a successful outcome, but you need to have some input, as well. What kind of look do you want to achieve with your corporate headshot? From strong and professional to relaxed and welcoming – and everything in between – many looks are possible for your corporate headshot, so be sure to communicate what you have in mind.
Ready to Get Started?
In the end, picking a good corporate headshot photographer for your needs doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it’s now particularly easy because you have already landed here on my site. I’ve been working as a professional corporate headshot photographer for many years and will bring all of that experience and knowledge to your session. Whether you are ready to make an appointment now or you have a few questions that you would like me to answer, just reach out at your convenience and I’ll be happy to chat about your needs. Thanks for taking the time to stop by!
