GETTING READY FOR YOUR HEADSHOT SESSION
Before entering the studio, take a moment to reflect on the elements that define your personal brand and the impression you want to convey through your profile page. Note down key words and phrases that encapsulate your brand identity and bring them with you to the shoot. Consider what best represents your personal brand—whether you're a chef, educator, writer, or have another profession—and gather any relevant props that can enhance your narrative.
During the session, we'll capture a variety of shots in different outfits, providing you with a series of options to select from. Keep in mind the specific requirements of the social media platform you're targeting when choosing your profile picture. And above all, enjoy the process! A relaxed and comfortable demeanor naturally radiates confidence, resulting in more authentic and compelling photographs.
WHAT TO WEAR
It’s important that your look matches the image you’re trying to convey. What you wear on a daily basis is a great place to start. Solid colors are always a good choice, as are tops with strong collars and necklines. Even though you’ll only be shot from the shoulders up, it’s important you’re pulled together from head to toe—you may want a shot or two that are pulled back a bit. Aim for clothes that complement your skin and eye tones and, overall, steer clear of very bold colors.
PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD: PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS & YOUR BUSINESS
Dubbed “the new handshake,” professional headshots are now the first introduction to you, your business and your personal brand—shouldn’t that intro be the best it can be? With 93% of HR professionals and recruiters tapping into LinkedIn to find quality candidates—plus 2 in 3 on Facebook and more than half utilizing Twitter—that headshot has countless applications in your professional life. Should your profile pic be the family vacation, the fun night out or—worse—the logo or abstract shot? Or should it be a powerful, compelling and confidence-building headshot that makes prospective clients, employers and partners want to click “Connect?”