Great photos can make great introductions! Let your professional headshot express your vibe.
If a photo is worth a thousand words then headshot photography is a language designed to speak to a person’s uniqueness. Professional headshots are somewhat like a short personal essay. They give the viewer a glimpse into the professions and interests of the subject.
Photographer Craig Mitchelldyer says.”You want to be able to look at somebody’s headshot and say “That person is someone I would like to work with. Somebody I can trust. I can tell we have the same vibe based on the energy that I am getting from the picture.”
How do you want to portray yourself? Headshots can be used for any marketing purpose. Are you a social media influencer? A business owner? Looking for a new job and want one for your Linked In profile? Gone are the days of standing in front of a backdrop for that one shot. Your headshot can have a little variety. Traditionally it has been a photo of someone from their shoulders up but today that isn’t always the case.
Let it be an expression of you. This is critical otherwise it’s just a person. People want to resonate with personality and that will not always carry through in front of a studio backdrop.
Something else to consider, who is the audience? Who will be looking at this headshot? What type of clients are you trying to attract? Knowing your ideal client also will help in getting the best representation of you and what you offer. Last and most important is to TURN up the confidence and smile. I will do my best to put you at ease. Know that with over a decade of experience photographing people I have the expertise to showcase your best self!