Headshot - Why do you need one?

Well, like it or not everytime your photo appears online in search or on social media you are being judged. A professional headshot puts your best image online. If you are being judged, might as well be your best image!

Your first digital impression

In this day and age, your online presence is your identity. All of the social media platforms where you are active culminate in your online avatar. It goes without saying that first impressions are important, and in today's hyperconnected digital world, your online presence has increasingly become your first impression for any search you appear in. Aside from your résumé, your headshot photograph is the foundation of your online identity, and it's critical that it reflects your best self.

A professional headshot

Online, your headshot photo serves as your personal brand ambassador. For someone who doesn't know you, your headshot photo is your one chance to make a compelling first impression that will entice them to connect with you.

"Out of sight, out of mind," as the old adage goes. A professional headshot photo updates your image with previously recognised and established relationships. In some ways, this enables you to remain visible to those who you are already acquainted.

In terms of your professional appearance, a headshot image can make a strong impression on potential employers, clients, or customers by communicating a strong professional image, confidence, and competence. A well-executed headshot can help an individual stand out in a competitive job market or business environment and make the first impression which everyone desires.

Investing in yourself

Putting on your best appearence and giving the viewers a polished and professional appearance aids in establishing credibility and trust. This goes on to demonstrates that you are serious about your professional or business career and are willing to invest in yourself first. Moreover, as you can see from the gallery, a high-quality headshot can help you distinguish yourself from others and make a great first impression.

A poorly executed headshot, on the other hand, creates a negative impression and is increasingly perceived as unprofessional or careless. It also undermines your credibility and reduces the effectiveness of your marketing or job application materials. Many employers now require a professional headshot as part of the application process, which appears to be a recent trend. A professional headshot can also be useful for networking and relationship building. When meeting with peers in your industry, a headshot can help you make a good first impression. For all you know, it could also be a great conversation starter when meeting someone new.

Not your 2 minute passport photo

Having specifically trained for making professional headshots what I can tell you is that a headshot photo is no where near the run-of-the-mill passport photo that you are so used to. There is a lot of inputs that come in from me as a photographer which are very very specific to your body structure and your physical biases that you may have. For example some folks lean their head to one side, others may stand in a way that one shoulder is lower. Having addressed such biases I try to get the best side of you and present it to the camera. An average headshot photo session with me lasts 30 minutes. With minor fixes here and there we dial it down to the best photo of yours that you can invest in for yourself. As our life get increasingly steeped into the internet it becomes fairly critical to have images that show you well and also underline your character and personal self.