Four Reasons You Need A Professional Headshot
As a professional, your online presence is essential to ensuring you leave a great first impression. Personal branding starts with a strong, professional headshot – a portrait that communicates who you are professionally. Headshots are used in several ways including company websites, marketing materials, business cards, social networking sites, etc.
A professional headshot that represents you is a necessary component to your personal branding strategy. You need a professional headshot, and here’s why it’s worth the investment.
Your Online Hello
Just as a resume is your first impression to a prospective employer, your online image is your first impression to potential clients. When people look you up, your image is everywhere! Think company websites, LinkedIn, social media, conference agendas, and annual reports. Think about the first impression you want to make before you meet someone in person or talk to them over the phone. A professional headshot is your “online hello.” First impressions matter. Make sure you lead with a strong quality headshot that represents you the way you want to be seen.
Your Personal Brand
When selling a house, top real estate professionals are very careful about using professional images of the house that highlight the qualities they want to showcase. Personal branding is no different. When you build and establish your online presence, you want to carefully craft a consistent message that represents your best qualities and communicates the person you want people to know.
Build Trust
Clients prefer doing business with people they know and trust. When you have a striking headshot that speaks to people, they start feeling like they are getting to know you. An authentic headshot humanizes you, builds trust, and makes you look approachable.
Professionalism
Having a professional headshot gives you credibility. It shows you are serious about your career. Avoid using cropped cell phone photos and selfies. Maybe you already have a professional headshot. If so, evaluate whether it still accurately represents your look and your current role. As you evolve, so should your headshot. Having an updated headshot in a competitive market can make the difference.
Elevate Your Headshot
C&C PHOTO specializes in capturing professional, quality headshots that tell your story and authentically represent you. If you would like to learn more about headshots or are ready to book your session, please reach out to see how we can help elevate your personal brand.
