Why You Need Professional Headshots
A Guide to Professional Headshots
Why do I need a professional headshot?
Are you an entrepreneur, a business professional, a speaker, an artist or a performer? Then there is no doubt about it, you need a professional headshot!
Why are headshots so important?
In our digital world, headshots are so important as they are often a customer’s or employer’s first impression of you, your brand, and your personality, this is why it is so important. Your headshot can be your window of opportunity or your introduction, projecting your professionalism in your field. Headshots can help build trust and credibility. A good professional headshot can boost your own self-confidence.
Why do I need a headshot?
Headshots are for more than enhancing your online presence, they can be used in seminar programmes for speakers and sponsors, art trail brochures, for memorability when auditioning, in books and magazines, you could even put your headshot on your business card so people you network with can remember you by face.
How often should I update my headshot?
It is important to update your headshot every one to two year. You may not think it, but you do change and it is important that your headshot is current and reflects the real you.
Who can benefit from headshots?
Here are a list of just a few people and professions that can benefit from professional headshots:
Business owners or entrepreneurs,
Job applicants,
Speakers at conference and seminars,
Bands and performers (actors, singers, dancers, comediens)
Artists
Authors
…and I’m sure I’ve missed many in this list. Headshots are for anyone who wants to make a professional and confident first impression.
How do I get professional headshots?
You need to research what is required for a headshot in your field or profession. Is it for a certain purpose, with guidelines, or is it for you to use as you please?
Find a reputable professional headshot photographer (look at past work, knowledge and reviews).
Schedule a consultation with your chosen photographer(s); share any headshot pre-requisites with your photographer. Ensure you can work with and feel comfortable with the photographer.
Book your session.
Carefully choose your outfit and makeup (your photographer will be able to advise on this, but your headshot research will also help you with what is required in your field). You must feel comfortable in your outfit.
Be yourself, have fun and let your confidence shine through!
Conclusion:
Professional headshots are a valuable investment for anyone who wants to make a positive impression. They can help boost your confidence, become memorable candidates in a job or audition, connect with more clients/prospectives, build your brand or business, and promote YOU! No one can promote YOU better than yourself, so:
Do your research
Find your photographer
Schedule your consultation
Book your session
Prepare your outfit
Be yourself!
