College students and new graduates happen to be one of the fastest growing demographic on LinkedIn. It makes sense because students now know that they need to be active on LinkedIn to create an impressive digital presence and to find internships and first jobs.
Your headshot is one of the most important elements of your LinkedIn profile. A good first impression encourages the viewer to read the rest of your profile. By simply having a profile picture, your profile is 14 times more likely to be clicked on by an employer.
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Your professional profile photo is essential and should have a nice smile. Some colleges are now offering LinkedIn photo booths and workshops. In addition to a great headshot, consider adding images and videos to your profile. The background cover image is a great opportunity to create the professional image you wish to convey. Continue reading
The importance of professional business portraits in today’s market never not be underestimated. A business portrait will often be the first appearance the people in your company will make to a potential customer or client.
We can all remember those days of Glamour Shots at the local mall. You look totally different that you do in real life. The chances are that you are more likely to need a headshot in real life, not a glamour shot. And there is a big difference between the two. A good headshot will look like you and will show off the best side of the real you. So here are a few helpful tips to help you look like yourself in a headshot.
If you are looking of a corporate photographer, find out how Capitol Photo Headshots can help your business to communicate with the outside world. It is great being a fantastic business that delivers what your clients and customers need. But the question is how to communicate this to the outside world. When using a corporate photographer you get a photographer who understands the business world and how clients react to photos.
Whether planning a casual corporate celebration, a launch party or an awards ceremony, you know that a lot goes into putting together a corporate event. One of the most undervalued aspects is having an event photographer onsite to capture the event. Here are the three reasons to hire a corporate photographer for your next event.
Your realtor headshot is the keystone of your personal brand. If you are spending money to advertise your profile on places like Zillow Premier Agent or realtor.com, it is even more important.
Choosing the perfect headshot you want to use after a headshot session can be quiet task. Your goal is to choose a headshot that is authentic, represents your brand, shows your personality and evokes interest. A successful headshot consists of a mixture of variables. Beyond just looking good in your headshot, here are some key ingredients.
You never want to make a bad first impression. Unfortunately, people will make judgement about you just by looking at your photo. It only takes about one-tenth of a second for someone to assess your photo and decide whether they trust you and want to work with you.
When we hear corporate photography most of us think of a white background, studio lighting, plain dark suit and a serious expression. That is the old way people did corporate photography. But a business portrait does not have to be dull or boring anymore. Just because you are in a professional job, such as real estate, insurance or law, does not mean you have to look professional in a boring, corporate sense. Corporate culture is changing and individuals want to do business that they feel comfortable with. There are easy ways to make sure that the face of your business matches your corporate portrait.
Whether you are taking a call on Skype, creating a LinkedIn profile, networking on Facebook, or putting your best face forward on your own website, your online brand is often people’s first contact with you. A professional image, that represents you authentically, is more important than ever. So hiring the right photographer is crucial, as well as having a plan for how you are going to tell your story visually. The next time you are preparing to have new headshots taken, here are some things to keep in mind.