Why A Professional Headshot?
So, are you wondering if you need to invest in a professionally taken headshot? Here are six reasons why you should:
- It conveys your professionalism. If you look professional, potential clients, investors, collaborators, etc. that don’t know you personally are going to be more likely to agree to that first meeting.
- A good headshot gives people an idea of your personality before they meet you. A smile portrays approachability. A serious look portrays determination. Make your expression match your personality. I choose to smile in mine!
- It reminds business contacts who you are if they met you in passing at a conference or business function. This little cue makes it more likely they will accept your “friend” or “follow” request.
- A current headshot gives people an idea of what you look like now. I recently went to a CEO breakfast and two of the presenters’ headshots were taken years ago. There was an immediate disconnect. It’s not good to surprise people in this way. It sends a message of inauthenticity.
- It supports and enhances the skills and experience on your LinkedIn profile, making you stand out from the rest. One hint specific to LinkedIn is to look to the left so you are literally looking at your profile.
- It makes you feel good to look your best. Having a quality image of yourself to share with your professional peers boosts your self confidence, and it can even inspire you to share more of yourself with others, take a few risks, and overcome work-related challenges.
Professional headshots aren’t just for top executives anymore. Everybody needs one. If you don’t have one already (or the one you have doesn’t look like you anymore), this is a great opportunity to get a profession headshot at a discount price. With a great headshot, your professionalism and unique personality will shine through, opening the doors to new opportunity and new business.
What you can expect:
— Fast and easy. Each appointment only takes 15 minutes. we will do the paperwork electronically before you get there. All you have to do is show up and smile (or not, if that’s your thing).
— Ready for you. The lights will be set, everything will be ready to minimize the interruption to your day.
— Professional Results. You will choose the image you want from at least 5 proofs. Your proofs will arrive within 2 business days.
— Your best you. The image you select will be lightly professionally finished to make sure the best your shines through.
— Electronic delivery. When completed, you will get a high-resolution digital image file that you can use for any type of personal promotion. Put it on linked-in, add it to your business card, put it as your Zoom avatar, plaster it all over your web site.
*** BONUS – Because Facebook and Instagram love to reduce the quality of high-resolution images, I will include 2 bonus files preformatted for Facebook and Instagram current standards. When you load these files they will look as good as the original.
