Professional headshots are more important now than ever, being a critical investment in the success of your image as a business professional and as a company. Whether you are a freelancer, have your own business or are running a large corporation, headshots photography gives you a competitive edge over other establishments in your industry. You are marketing yourself, what you are capable of and how you can help your clients achieve their goals.
Why are images so important? They tell a story. They tell our story and they tell it exactly as we want to present it to the world. A good quality, well-shot image communicates relatability, it evokes trust and establishes your brand and the first impression you make.
Personal Grooming
As fun as it is to experiment with hair colour, cut and style, right before a photoshoot, is most definitely not the right time to do it. If you need a freshening up, schedule it anywhere between 3-4 weeks in advance. This will give you plenty of buffer time just in case you don’t like your new style, or if it needs to grow out a little.
Outfits
As a starting point, think about the career you’re representing, or the career you want and start by planning your outfits accordingly around that. This will help you get a better idea of style and colour palette. Usually, solid colours work better than patterns on camera, but it also depends on your background and the overall look you’re going for.
In addition, start by planning your outfits far out in advance. Make sure there are no stains, poor-fitting articles of clothing or rips in the outfits you choose. Doing this significantly sooner ensures you have time to get anything you plan to use, fixed.
A Professional Team
Most important of all, it’s critical that you do your research before picking a photography team. At ShotSpot, we are well-versed in shooting headshots photography of all scales and styles for both individual professionals and company team settings. You can feel free to ask us about our process, browse our online portfolio and get our advice on any part of the photoshoot from hair and makeup, to outfits and location.
Guided Posing
If it’s your first time in front of the camera or you don’t feel comfortable posing, we will guide you through the process so you look natural, comfortable and at ease in your photographs. If you’re still anxious, try practicing in front of the camera with your phone or a regular camera to find your best angles. It’s important that your authentic self is reflected in your headshots for images that genuinely communicate your natural demeanour and professional presence. Relax and be yourself.
Get in touch with us to learn more about our headshots photography services and how you can get started in elevating your professional image.