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Let me start by saying this not a sales pitch for my headshot services. At the end of the day, you have to decide whether you like the photographers work and how you feel about the photographers personality. Although I’d like to think that I’m a fit for the majority of headshot needs, there are times that I will not be the right fit. With that said, don’t take me wrong. I’d love to earn your business if you like my work and my personality.

A professional headshot is not only important for your LinkedIn profile and other professional needs, but it could be the difference in getting the initial contact from a potential employer, being taken serious as a professional or getting an initial call to discuss a project if you are self employed. A headshot really is the first impression that you have to make with someone who has never met you. As you know, we live in the digital age which is very heavily driven by images. That’s why you should have the best possible image of you available.

Grant it, on Facebook a cell phone selfie, that blurry, poorly lit image of you smiling ear to ear or that shot of you showing off your new hairstyle, tan, etc.  may work well on Facebook, but in the professional world, a headshot may either cost you dollars or make you dollars. Yes, a headshot can be your money maker and you don’t have to shake your money maker to make the money. That’s supposed to make you smile.

Your headshot DOES NOT have to be taken by a professional photographer. You may find that odd coming from a professional photographer. However, I will stick with “your headshot should look professional.” That means it should reflect the professional you, be in focus and be well lit. If you can get that from a cell phone selfie and feel confident that it’s not only a money shot but a money maker shot, that is great. If not, feel free to call me at 919.723.8453 or use the online contact form to send me a message.

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Can you guess what industry the lady above is in? If you guessed the travel industry, you are correct.

Although she did get two other more traditional shots seen below, she decided to have a fun one in the mix. Even if you are in a more traditional business field that is far more serious than the travel industry, you can still add some variety to your headshot session and not just go with the ordinary. Any good professional photographer will mix up your photoshoot enough to at least give you the opportunity to see something a little different even if it is as simple as a background change.

You might be set in your ways and only want the classic headshot which is perfectly fine. However, if you will allow the photographer just a little creative room, you may end up with something you would have never thought you would like.

A classic example that I run into on a regular basis that subjects like more than they thought they would is taking a few shots with arms crossed. Notice the image above with arms crossed is both colorful with the necklace and pleasant because of the smile. I do a lot of headshots and based on my initial feedback from most people, the percentage who like a shot with their arms crossed is very high.

Another way to get some variety in your headshot session is to have some of the shots taken horizontally like the large one at the top of this post. White space can be effective and in most cases, the image can also be cropped and used vertically.

Whether you want to have as much fun as this lady is having in the passport image or be more traditional because of the industry you are in, you should at least try something a little different. You just might like it. You may also have other uses for the image rather than making it your LinkedIn profile picture.

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