Make a Lasting Impression: Hire a Pro for Your Business Headshot Needs
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As a business professional, you take a lot of steps to further your career. You likely obtained some type of formal education early on, and you probably continue to update that education through training and other programs to make sure you remain up-to-date in your field and ready to compete in the market.
There is also a marketing element to helping your career reach its full potential. Things like business headshots can make you stand out in a crowded field and grab the attention of future employers or clients. If you have never before taken the time to have professional business headshots taken, this article is going to help you understand why this step is so important for your career. By the end of the article, you may be ready to schedule a session and upgrade your professional profile – for that, just give me a call and I would be happy to help.
The Shortcomings of Amateur Business Headshots
It certainly is possible to take your own business headshots, but that might not be a good idea. There is a big difference between taking a picture and taking a professional picture, and without the right training and equipment, you probably aren’t going to be able to bridge that gap. It will be immediately obvious that the level of quality just isn’t there when you snap a casual image and attempt to use it as a business headshot.
That wouldn’t be a big deal if you were just using the picture for your personal Facebook or Instagram profile – but the stakes are higher when you’ll be using the image as a professional business headshot. When it’s a business headshot that is being taken, professionalism is necessary, and you shouldn’t be willing to sacrifice on quality. If getting a new job or a big new client comes down to the smallest details, this is one detail that you can easily get right with a little help.
READY TO book a session?
or have a question?
✉ photo@paulstreit.com
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My guarantee – if you’re not satisfied with your headshots, I’ll reshoot your session at no charge!
The Magic Behind Professional Business Headshots
There is so much more that goes into a professional business headshot than what meets the eye initially. Plenty of things need to come together to get a great headshot, including the background, the lighting, and the facial expression. Also, using high-quality equipment is a big advantage, as even a good smartphone camera is never going to be able to capture an image that is on the same level as the gear used by a professional photographer.
When I take business headshots, a big part of my job is making the subject feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. I want your true personality to shine through, and that’s not going to happen if you are feeling tense and uptight. Many of my clients come to me feeling nervous about the photo session and wind up having a great time.
Advantages of Professional Business Headshots
To understand the advantages of using professional business headshots you don’t need to go any further than thinking about how many times each day someone may see a picture of you. Those pictures could be displayed digitally on a website or social profile (such as LinkedIn), they could be placed on business cards, or even used in advertisements. Whatever applications you have for your business headshots, they are sure to be seen regularly and a quality image is going to serve to boost your professional profile.
If a potential customer or client is trying to decide between you and one other option, it would be a shame if the difference came down to the quality of your headshot. In a situation where the other option had taken the time to have professional business headshots taken while you were still using a selfie from your phone, that difference in professionalism could seal the deal. Close the gap on your competition by upgrading your headshots right away.
Investment Rationale: High Return on Professional Business Headshots
If you get caught up on the idea of spending money on your business headshots, you may just need to reframe the way you think about this service. Rather than seeing it as an expense that you won’t get back, consider business headshots as an investment in the present and future of your career. Engaging with even one extra client, or securing one new position at a higher salary, is sure to more than pay for the cost of the session. Most likely, these images will have an even greater impact than just a single new client, but even if that’s all they do for you, the money will have been well spent.
In addition to understanding that these business headshots are an investment in your career, you should also find out exactly how much a photo session will cost before making your mind up on how to proceed. Often, clients are pleasantly surprised at the affordable nature of business headshots, especially considering how impactful these pictures can be for your career moving forward. Once you see the price tag for yourself, it’s likely that any concerns you had on the financial side will quickly disappear.
Tips to Choose the Right Professional for Your Business Headshot
Your search for the right professional business headshot photographer should start with experience. You want to make sure you are working with someone who does this type of work regularly and is up to the challenge that it presents. This isn’t a job for a generalist – find a specialist who regularly takes headshots and will be able to deliver exactly the kinds of results you expect and deserve.
Also, make sure you are getting fair value for your money on this project. That doesn’t mean finding the cheapest photographer available, of course, as budget rates usually are connected with low-end results. Instead, you just want to be treated fairly in terms of price. You should pay a reasonable market rate for the time and effort of an experienced photographer without being overcharged for no reason. If you aren’t sure what a fair price looks like, just ask around and compare the options to get a feel for the market.
The Right Headshot Partner
With so many clear advantages coming along with using a photographer for business headshots, the only thing left to do is pick one and get started. For that, I’d love to be your selection. With many years of experience and a track record of delivering great results for my clients, you can be sure that you’ll love the images you receive after our session. Take a moment today to get in touch and let’s make a plan to bring your business headshots to life. I look forward to meeting you soon!
