The Importance of Professional Headshots
Your Introduction
Generally, your headshot is the first thing that a potential client, customer, employer, or business partner is going to see. Headshots are likely going to be your first impression, and first impressions are important, especially on your website, and social networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. A quality headshot will help make you more appealing to recruiters and others who may potentially do business with you.
Get a jumpstart on your career.
If you are just entering the workforce, a professional headshot will communicate to potential employers that you take what you do serious. You will be able to use your headshot along with your resume on job search websites.
Build your story...
A professional headshot will give you the opportunity to help tell a compelling story about who you are and what you do. A good headshot photographer will help guide you into building that story by helping you choose clothing, location, and the general visual aesthetics needed to communicate what's needed.
Get Noticed!
The style of your headshot should align with your professional or personal brand. It should reflect your persona and style. For example, if you are a realtor, maybe a headshot or portrait inside of a home wearing the proper attire should be the image you display on your website and social media platforms. If you are a creative, artist, or an independent freelancer, your headshot should portray something different.
Investment
At the end of the day, your headshot is one of the best investments for your business or your personal career. A professional headshot does not only increase the likelihood of gaining new business or getting that job, but it will help boost your confidence and strong professional character. Professional headshots are an investment for yourself, your business, and your future. As a business owner with a team, providing professional headshots for them communicates the fact that you care for their success as well. The return on investment with professional headshots are well worth it in the long run!
