Headshot Photography: 7 Ways to Elevate Your Professional Image
Expert Tips for a Perfect Professional Portrait
make a strong first impression, build trust, and project professionalism
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If you are in a career where you would like to improve your professional image to open up new opportunities, using headshot photography is a proven tactic. You’ll be able to use your new headshots in a variety of places – including in your digital promotions – and you will suddenly be making a great first impression on everyone who comes across your materials.
Let’s take a closer look on this page at seven different tips for using headshot photography to boost your image. And, when you are ready to get started, simply reach out to me directly and let’s chat!
1 – The First Step is Always the Same
If you want to have headshots taken for any reason, the first step is the same each time – you need to pick out the right photographer. No, you shouldn’t be taking these pictures on your own, and please don’t use a selfie as a professional image that you use to promote your career or business. Team up with a good photographer and the results will be more than worth the time and money required.
2 – Master the Ideal Expression
Before the day of your headshot session arrives, spend a little time in the mirror practicing the look that you want to provide to the camera. In this case, you might actually want to go ahead with a few selfies – not to use for your headshots, but rather as practice to see how certain expressions look and what you want to tweak. It shouldn’t take much practice before you dial in the right expression to achieve your goals on this project.
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3 – Choose a Perfect Background or Setting
You could go with a simple and clean photography backdrop that features a solid color, or you might want to venture outdoors to take your pictures somewhere different. Think about the audience that you will be presenting these images to and consider what type of setting is likely to resonate with that group.
4 – Getting the Lighting Just Right
There are few variables quite as important as lighting when taking any kind of picture. On this point, it’s best to leave yourself in the hands of your chosen photographer. An experienced professional will know how to use lighting to their advantage to get the best possible results, whether indoors or out.
5 – Dress for Success
Picking out the right outfit is an excellent way to upgrade your headshots. Many people overlook this important part of headshot photography while focusing only on the appearance of their face, but clothing matters, as well. Pick something that will properly represent you and the work you do so the images wind up matching nicely with how you present yourself in the real world.
6 – Editing is Always Important
Make sure to work with a photographer who is going to include editing services as part of your session. All pictures can be improved through proper editing, even if only a couple of minor touches are needed to bring the images to their finished appearance.
7 – Establish Consistency
Once you have invested in quality headshot photography and have received your images, it will be time to put them to use in a variety of ways. Using the same headshots across many different platforms, and any other advertising channels you may explore, will help you build the kind of brand consistency that promotes trust and helps you develop a loyal following.
Ready to get started with professional headshot photography today? I’d love to work on this project with you, so take a moment now to get in touch and let’s put the wheels in motion.
