7 Reasons You Should Invest in Professional Headshots
In today’s digital age, by the time you meet people face to face it’s already too late to make a first impression. Your online presence is often the first time people will make contact with you. One of the best ways to ensure a strong first impression is with high-quality headshots and depending on your platform – branding pictures. Trusting this essential component of your image to a professional is key to your overall success. Here are 7 reasons why you should invest in a quality headshots.
1. Professionalism - A good headshot is serious business
A quality headshot taken by a professional photographer conveys a sense of care and confidence. It demonstrates that you take your career seriously and have invested in presenting yourself in a positive light.
Professional headshots should have good lighting and posing. They should also convey your personality to a potential business partner.
2. Branding - Professional headshots should tell your story
Your headshot should tell a story about who you are. Do you have a sense of humor? Are you easy to work with? Are you willing to go to bat for your clients? What do you want your headshot to say about you? The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and that couldn’t be more true!
Even though this is “just” a headshot, your portrait should be about you and what you want people to know about you!
3. First Impressions - Your headshot should make you rise above the rest
Stop the scroll! That’s what you want in a headshot. Not the same old thing – again. A portrait should make you stop in your tracks and pay attention. In the digital age when everyone has the attention span of a fruit fly having a strong and compelling head shot is essential to gaining and keeping your audience’s attention.
4. Social Media Presence - Great professional headshots are key to your social media message
Social media is an essential tool when promoting your business, brand or while searching for a new position. While networking and job hunting your online presence is a crucial element to your success. Consistency across all platforms is key. Having one or several great headshots that convey a consistent message can help you gain traction in your industry.
5. Website Design - Your about you section isn't complete without great professional headshots
An about you section is essential to any good website. Can you imagine that section without team member and creator headshots? Not everyone is a photography critic, but people can instinctively tell when a headshot is done well. When your clients are “meeting you for the first time” you want to look your best!
6. Confidence - Look and feel great with professional headshots
Putting forth a great image can only help your confidence. When you present your best image across all platforms and in print advertising you can’t help but feel confident while interacting and networking with peers and clients.
7. Networking - Get taken seriously with a great headshot
A high-quality headshot is an essential tool in your networking arsenal. It can make a memorable impression on potential employers or clients. With a great headshot you have the opportunity to stand out in a room full of candidates and other professionals. A poorly executed or lackluster headshot is a missed opportunity.
In conclusion, in today’s digital age it is essential to invest in yourself and your business with high quality professional headshots. Your headshot is a way to stand out, communicate your brand, and project a confident, professional image.
10 Responses
These are all beautiful and professional looking headshots! A headshot is something I need to invest in down the line as I know a professional photographer will do a better job that I would ever do myself! I’d come to you directly if I was closer!!
Thank you for your comment! I’m glad my blogpost on professional headshots was helpful to you. I hope you find a great photographer in your area 🙂
Great read. You’ve totally convinced me to get this sorted for my website.
Glad to be of help!
What a wonderful guide, I’m totally convinced! Checking out your next event around my area.
Thank you so much!
Great photos, I definitely need to invest in professional headshots.
The time for professional headshots is now! It’s a great investment 🙂
excellent points!
I do agree with you.
it is not easy to find a true professional who could take great headshots.
Thank you for your comment! Getting professional headshots done should be a priority for anyone in business 🙂