Best Professional Headshot Tips

business womanWe all know that a corporate headshot serves as your first impression. It has many uses, such as your LinkedIn profile or within your email signature. With that being said, your headshot needs to look professional and it should be relatively recent. Below are eight tips that can make getting a great headshot as easy as it sounds.

Choose Clothing That Speaks To You And Your Profession

When you have the best corporate headshot it gives the person looking at it a glimpse into you and who you are. Make sure your headshot shows some personality! If you work in a more artsy profession, make sure your clothes reflect that. On the flip side, if you need to wear a suit and tie, wear some jewelry or a colorful scarf or tie to bring out some of your personal flair.

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5 Tips to Make Sure Your Business Headshots Are Amazing

Ready to schedule your business headshot? We have a few healthful tips you should take into consideration before reaching out to a professional photographer. Do your research, plan and ask questions. Here are 5 tips to help make sure your business headshot is amazing.

 

Contact A Professional Photographer

You need a photographer who understands business headshots, branding and about what your headshot is trying to say. A photographer who specializes in family portraits might be able to get a great portrait but that is not the same as being able to encapsulate your personal brand through a great business headshot. Continue reading

Professional Corporate Headshots

What impression does your online personality give to potential clients? When prospective clients look up your business they are not just looking at what you do, they are also looking at who you are. An appropriate headshot is the difference between landing a client or not.

 

Making A First Impression

In today’s competitive world, when it comes to winning a new client, a first impression has the potential to make or break the relationship. The internet has made that all important first impression so much more essential. Continue reading

How Often Should You Get a Professional Headshot?

For business individuals and teams, there are many occasions where getting a new professional headshot is beneficial, or necessary for proper publicity. Below are a list of examples of when it it time to update your headshot.

 

For Individuals

If it has been many years since you were photographed, or perhaps your look has changed, you may want to update your professional headshot so your public profile matches real life.

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Key Tips for Taking Confident and Professional Headshots

Finding the right photographer and taking a session of professional headshots can be a lot of work. If you end up not liking your photos, it usually comes down to communication with your photographer. If your photographer has to guess at what you want, or how you want to be portrayed, you both may end up frustrated and disappointed during the session. Below are some ways to make sure you are happy with your headshots.

The Purpose Of The Professional Headshots
Are you updating a company headshot, or your resume? Telling your photographer why you need the photos will help them determine the correct look for your session.

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Professional Headshot Style Choices

Serious business professionals know the importance of having a business headshot taken.Your headshot is an essential component to your marketing plan, that will potentially appear in everything from your online profile, to your business card, to your business’s advertisement in the local paper.At Capitol Photo Headshots, we specialize in helping you choose the composition and style of a professional portrait best suited to your business and personality.

 

Different Frame Headshots

One of the first choices to make is how much your face will fill the frame of your professional portrait. Below are some examples.
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CorporateHeadshot Photo Session: Make It Fun!

We all want to know our competition but never copy them. Let your sincere  and genuine expressions make people gravitate towards you and your business. This is easy to achieve by having fun in your photo session with Capitol Photo Headshots. Below are some helpful tips that can take away any stress during your session and start having fun.

 

Be Prepared

Once you have chosen a photographer, they should be able to advise you on clothing, makeup, hair, colors, jewelry and accessories. At Capitol Photo Headshots, we recommend having all of your outfits clean, pressed and ready to go.

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3 Facts to Consider in a Corporate Event Photographer

Hiring the right event photographer for your corporate event is extremely important. So how can you make sure you find the right photographer for your corporate event? Remember your corporate event photographer is an extension of your business, so choose wisely. Below are some helpful tips.

Experience

The most important aspect of the potential photographer is their experience. The best way to gauge someone’s experience is to begin with their portfolio. If they are a talented, experienced photographer, their portfolio will show it.

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What Is a Corporate Photographer?

There are many different types of photography out there. The most common type of corporate photography is headshots and business portraits. Photography of business events and conferences, office interiors and exteriors, and employees on the job are also common subject matter. Corporate photographers are also used to cover a company’s involvement with a charity event or community. Corporate photographers usually focus on the three areas of photography listed below.

Portraits

There are two types of photography that fall into this category. Posed and candid. Some clients request a shot of their CEO, team or even a combination in a posed manner, Continue reading