Corporate Headshots
Why you should update your image
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WHY is it that celebrity headshots look so good??
Well they kind of do NEED a good profile shot as their LOOK is very important.
Usually they get this done by a pro photographer
They redo their profile shots regularly, so they are used to being in front of the camera and this amounts to the super important factor (which makes them look so good) is CONFIDENCE.
They also know exactly HOW they look their best, whether its smiling with teeth showing, without teeth, smiling with eyes, laughing, looking super serious etc etc.
Your headshot is very important these days as it is often the first time a potential client will see you.
There's a couple of essential tips for getting a good shot:
Lighting - must be good flattering light, unless you are an artistic type and want mood to be reflected in the shot. Strong shadows work well if you want to look more rugged (eg male headshots with black background)
Confidence - will show through when you are comfortable
Attire - overdressed for corporate types, or normal work uniform, hair and makeup
Where - studio images with clean simple backgrounds OR environmental portraits at your place of business
A lot of these factors will depend on WHO you are.
For example, real estate agents, usually a simple white background, suit jacket and collared shirt, confidence plus but no cheesey smiles! Good lighting and a sparkle in the eyes.
Environmental headshots work well if you are an architect or builder and have your portrait taken in front of your latest building or place of business.
If you are an entertainer, a candid headshot laughing or looking away from camera, you can be a bit more creative.
Modern headshots today are generally taken in landscape mode rather than portrait, have the top of the head cropped off and showing a little more below the neckline, so the top part of your clothing is important.
Tips before a photoshoot:
Bring a few outfits that suit your profession
Avoid singlets and bare arms
Avoid busy patterns, logos and definitely avoid stripes (stripes clash with computer screens)
Wear glasses if you normally do
Work out beforehand if you look better with showing teeth or not when you smile
Makeup - don't overdo it (unless you are a makeup artist)
Some samples
#headshots #corporateheadshots #updateyourimage
WHY is it that celebrity headshots look so good??
Well they kind of do NEED a good profile shot as their LOOK is very important.
Usually they get this done by a pro photographer
They redo their profile shots regularly, so they are used to being in front of the camera and this amounts to the super important factor (which makes them look so good) is CONFIDENCE.
They also know exactly HOW they look their best, whether its smiling with teeth showing, without teeth, smiling with eyes, laughing, looking super serious etc etc.
Your headshot is very important these days as it is often the first time a potential client will see you.
There's a couple of essential tips for getting a good shot:
Lighting - must be good flattering light, unless you are an artistic type and want mood to be reflected in the shot. Strong shadows work well if you want to look more rugged (eg male headshots with black background)
Confidence - will show through when you are comfortable
Attire - overdressed for corporate types, or normal work uniform, hair and makeup
Where - studio images with clean simple backgrounds OR environmental portraits at your place of business
A lot of these factors will depend on WHO you are.
For example, real estate agents, usually a simple white background, suit jacket and collared shirt, confidence plus but no cheesey smiles! Good lighting and a sparkle in the eyes.
Environmental headshots work well if you are an architect or builder and have your portrait taken in front of your latest building or place of business.
If you are an entertainer, a candid headshot laughing or looking away from camera, you can be a bit more creative.
Modern headshots today are generally taken in landscape mode rather than portrait, have the top of the head cropped off and showing a little more below the neckline, so the top part of your clothing is important.
Tips before a photoshoot:
Bring a few outfits that suit your profession
Avoid singlets and bare arms
Avoid busy patterns, logos and definitely avoid stripes (stripes clash with computer screens)
Wear glasses if you normally do
Work out beforehand if you look better with showing teeth or not when you smile
Makeup - don't overdo it (unless you are a makeup artist)
Some samples
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