Corporate Headshots: 5 Key Tips to Stand Out
Expert Tips for a Perfect
Headshot
make a strong first impression, build trust, and project professionalism
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You could argue that corporate headshots have never been more important. While companies have been having these kinds of pictures taken for many years, they are now seen more than ever because of the digital revolution. People live online, and if your corporate headshots are going to be added to a company website – or social media profiles – they are going to be viewed countless times.
So, given how often these pictures will be seen, it makes sense that they should be good. The five tips below will help your next round of corporate headshots rise to a new level of quality.
Reflect Your Career Persona Accurately
Whether these corporate headshots are going to be just for you or for an entire team, you want to get the “feel” of them just right. What kind of work do you do? What types of clients or customers are you trying to attract? The best corporate headshots are those that align with your branding in the bigger picture and will make sense to the people who might want to work with you. It’s likely that you’ve done plenty of branding work in your business already, and you can take some of the thinking that has been done on those projects and apply it directly to your corporate headshots.
Picking the Right Colors for Your Corporate Headshots
Speaking of branding, your corporate headshots should align nicely with the colors that are already established in the company. This can be done in a subtle way, so the images still look professional but tie back into your brand in a creative way. For example, it could be something like a pocket square that is the color of your brand tucked into the breast pocket of a suit jacket. Some type of slight nod toward the brand will elevate your corporate headshots without going too far.
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Execute the Perfect Natural Expression
Some people get rather nervous before taking corporate headshots, simply because they aren’t sure about their ability to present the right expression. You can relax on this point, however – all it takes is a bit of practice in front of a mirror to build your confidence and be ready to go. You will most likely want a relaxed, natural smile to present to the camera, and your photographer should help you get in the right frame of mind to bring that out effectively.
Corporate Headshots Require the Right Background
The background used for corporate headshots – or any kind of headshots, for that matter – is particularly important. It’s possible to take good headshots either in a studio or outside, but background and lighting always need to be considered in terms of how they will impact the finished product. If you are aiming for something that is as controlled and professional as possible, an indoor headshot session will probably be the way to go.
Retouching Brings It All Together
Finally, no headshot project is complete without proper retouching to clean up anything that might be adjusted and make the finished product shine. Make sure that your chosen photographer is going to include this service as part of what they provide to you when the images are delivered. Retouching is the piece that can put these photos over the edge and make them a marketing asset that you can use for years to come.
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I would love to be responsible for making sure your upcoming session to take corporate headshots is a complete success. I’ve been doing this type of work for years and have served many businesses in and around the San Jose area. Take a moment today to reach out and let’s get started!
