5 Reasons Why You Need a Headshot

Shows other’s you are personable

People want to see who they will be hiring. It’s a window to those that don’t already know you personally. Potential clients, investors, and collaborators want to see your personality.

Forced smiles aren’t needed to achieve this. Just be yourself. Your photographer will work with you to get into a flattering pose and accentuate your personality.

Enhances your professionalism

Clients will begin to identify your brand when you have a consistent look used throughout your website, marketing, and social media.

Vertical shots allow for a variety of crops needed for the different social media sizes or print marketing.

Makes you stand out

Selfies may be fun for sharing a moment on social media. However, if you want to stand out among your competitors, you need a professional image. Don’t be passed by because of a lousy profile image.

You will want to dress in a way that flatters your body type while being consistent with your profession. To learn more about how to prepare for your headshot, click here.

Reminds acquaintances who you are

Give previous acquaintances you have greeted in passing a face to go with your name. This “cue” could determine whether they accept a “follow” or “friend request.

Shows how you currently look

We want to be genuine with our audience. They want to see what we look like now, not what we looked like ten years ago.

It’s recommended to have an updated headshot every two years or if you had a significant change in the way you look.

Is it time to update your headshot? Let’s talk.