Headshot Photography: 7 Ways to Elevate Your Professional Image
Expert Tips for a Perfect branding Portrait
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Using quality headshot photography is one of the best ways to elevate your overall professional image. It’s easy to overlook the value of headshot photography while you consider other methods of marketing, but sometimes it’s the simple things that make the greatest impact. Let’s look at seven key pieces of using this tactic effectively.
Finding the Right Photographer
The impact of your headshot photography session is only going to rise to the level of your expectations if you work with an experienced photographer who does this work regularly and understands the process in detail. Don’t go with a general photographer who may or may not have done headshots before – there is an art to headshot photography and you want to make sure to put experience and talent in this specific area on your side.
Uncover the Perfect Expression
If there is one part of this process that most people worry about before their session, it’s getting their facial expression just right for the photos. These worries are misplaced, however – working with a capable photographer will make it easy to bring out your personality and be left with a look that you are proud to display the work. Communicate with your photographer about how you want to present yourself and they will be able to help you find the ideal expression.
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What Background Will You Use?
You are the star of the show in headshot photography, but it’s still important to consider the background, as well. As with your expression, the background you use will also say a lot about what image you portray to the viewer. A corporate professional may want to be in a boardroom or corner office, whereas a real estate agent might want to be somewhere out in the community to appear open and approachable.
Lighting is Important
One of the key technical components of headshot photography is lighting. You’ll rely on your photographer to get the lighting just right, so your features are highlighted, and your face is the focal point of the finished image. While it is easier to control lighting when doing a photo shoot indoors, an experienced professional will know how to manage lighting outdoors to still get great results.
Choosing an Outfit
Many people who book a headshot photography session for the first time are surprised to learn how important their outfit is in the process. You are probably thinking mostly about your face – and hair – but the upper portion of your outfit should be carefully planned, as well. This is another component that is going to speak to the kind of image you portray to anyone who views the headshots. From buttoned-up and professional to casual and relaxed, you can create many different looks by picking the right clothes.
Professional Editing Matters
A good headshot photography session is going to leave you with raw images that are already pretty good – but they aren’t a finished product just yet. Quality headshot photography also includes a professional editing process where the right images from the session will be selected and the right adjustments will be made to dial in the final results just right.
Use Headshots Across Platforms
Once your headshot photography process is all wrapped up and you have received the images, it will be time to put them to use. Using the same pictures from your headshot photography session across all of your various platforms is a great way to establish brand consistency and build trust with your audience.
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