What are the top 7 reasons to hire a professional to do your headshot?

 

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You may not think you need a professional to do your headshot but I’m going to tell you why investing in a professional high-quality headshot is a worthy investment in yourself and your brand. I would bet that you can come up with 100 reasons why you don’t want to have your headshot done, I get it, no one likes to be photographed but it doesn’t have to be a bad experience! Hiring a professional who knows what they are doing is the key to a great shot and a great experience. Looking natural, good lighting, genuine expressions are so important to a great headshot and a professional should be able to help guide you through the process.

A professional and experienced headshot photographer can really bring out the best “you”. Sure, iPhones are getting really good but there is no replacement for understanding good light, how to position the subject, or bringing out the best in someone’s personality. A good photographer knows how to do retouching, so you still look like you. I believe people should take advantage of the retouching, a good retoucher can fix flyaway hairs, blemishes, teeth whiten, smoothen out skin or even take off 10 lbs.! I believe though a responsible headshot photographer should bring out the very best in the person they are photographing. Just because we can make you look like George Clooney or Cindy Crawford, doesn’t mean we should. We all want those wrinkles gone but let’s be honest, we earned those lines.

 So what are the top 7 reasons to hire a professional to do your headshot?

1. Professionalism. First and foremost it gives you credibility and professionalism. Potential clients, investors and collaborators who find you online, either on LinkedIn or website or even Facebook are more likely to take you seriously.

 

2. First Impressions. Did you know that we are judged by someone within 11 seconds of meeting or being seen? This seems crazy but isn’t it a good idea to take advantage of those 11 seconds (or probably way less online and put your very best self forward? Like or not, it’s true that we judge a book by its cover. Let’s pretend a buyer is searching for a widget and looking to have a good long term business relationship with the widget salesperson. Seller A sells amazing widgets but doesn’t have a profile photo. Seller B has great widgets too but has a photo on their profile that is blurry and obviously cut out from 10 years ago at a wedding (likely with his ex-girlfriend). Seller C also sells widgets, but the salesperson has a great photo and looks friendly, approachable and easy to work with. Who do you think the buyer is going to call first? I can bet it’s seller C. People want to work with people. Put your best self out there.

 

3. Personality! Show it off. A good headshot will give your potential customers and idea of who you are, a great smile can go a long way.

 

4. Confidence. A great headshot will help you feel confident and professional when you are calling on a potential client. I always suggest having a makeup and hair person either on set or to have it done before hand. It’s amazing how much more confident it can make you feel. If you are waiting to lose those 10 lbs., there is no reason to wait, retouching can slim those cheeks or arms down a little just where no one will even know but just say what a great shot it is.

 

5.  Stand out above the rest. A great profile photo on LinkedIn will set you apart from the competition. Believe it or not, you can’t imagine how many people cut out a shot of them from a wedding with their arm around an ex. Usually it’s a grainy cropped photo of the person in a tux, this is not a good way to show who you are or what you are about. I’m also always shocked at how many people don’t even have a photo up on LinkedIn. Remember, it is your first line of introduction, make it great!

 

6. Visual Reminder of who you are. How many times have you been to a function and met someone you wanted to connect with for business? A good, clean (and current) headshot can be a visual cue for someone to remember you and connect on LinkedIn.

 

7. Branding. There is a lot of talk now about branding your image. Many people think of branding as something only for a large company, but it is also applicable to small companies and individuals.

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7 Reasons Why You Need a Professional Headshot

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