Business Headshots have become a very popular request as of late. And I’m finding that although everyone has a cell phone capable of taking some pretty awesome photos, more and more clients are opting for professional shots.
Why professional photographs over selfies?
I’ve been digging into this, asking my clients why come to a professional when you could just as easily take a selfie? The answers make sense.
- Better overall lighting with a pro.
- The fact that your arm isn’t stretched (taking a selfie), the image is a little more natural looking.
- The overall expression is much better with a professional.
- Going to a pro usually means you pay more attention to grooming and dress.
- The cropping and sizing is much better when done by a pro.
- The background are generally much more appealing for business.
- A pro knows the files and sizes required to upload.
- The overall image looks much more professional.
What clothing is best for Business Headshots?
If your a professional, than you should dress like one. The best colors are medium to dark tones. I prefer blacks and blues, but other dark colors work well. I also recommend solid color shirts and blouses. Stay away from flashy jewelry. More can be learned from reading my photo shoot preparation page.
How to prepare for your photo session.
I’ll cliff note this section and point you to the same page link as above.
Men need to be cleanly shaved and hair should be groomed. Preferably an hour or so before the shoot. Women as a norm like to have their photo taken soon after having their hair done.
Again if your a professional be sure to dress as one. Women should wear long skirts, pants, or dark stockings with shorter skirts or dresses.
Avoid bright colors, such as reds and orange, they usually don’t work well when mixed with other colors. If you must you should inform the photographer before hand.
Headshots are not full bodied portraits.
As the name implies business headshots, are just that headshots. Usually from the chest up. Studio portraits are usually situational photographs showing a professional in his or her work environment. In most cases they show much more of one’s body, in some cases from head to toe. It really depends what the client is looking for.
You get what you pay for.
Isn’t this true? You’ve heard it before about first impressions. Same applies when someone looks up your LinkedIn profile. If they see a professional image of you then they will feel you took the time to look your best, you take your work seriously. And that’s exactly what you want them to think. So take your best shot!
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