An updated professional headshot with photographer Keith Branch, can help start your year right. With a New Year we make new resolutions, or promises to ourselves to make this year a better one. In the business or corporate world, it's vital to make the Best First Impression whether in person, viral or internet. A huge part of that first impression is your Headshot.
At Branch Photography we know what makes a good headshot. We've created thousands over the years and hundreds each year.
You are looking for a new job
When applying for a new job, the potential employer must see more than just your application, they need to see the person. A professional, high quality image greatly helps promote trust and confidence in you before you even meet. I always tell people that your expression must say that you're approachable and someone that others can work with.
If you want an edge over others seeking the same job, a professional headshot enhances what recruiters already see. Investing in a professional photographer is worth it for the career boost. It not only shows that you're Professional, it also shows you're willing to invest in your in your new career and making the effort to do so.
Poor quality of your existing headshot -
If the image quality is poor, the headshot is of no value, and can even make a bad impression. Amateur photos are not going to make the best impression by not painting you in the best light. What if other companies have invested time in creating great quality employee headshots, it will be easy for clients to favor the others over you. A professionally created headshot will bring out the best in you.
Your appearance has changed
In making the best first impression, that impression should be accurate. If someone sees you in person and you're very different from your headshot, it will not help the impression. Don't use a headshot from 10 years ago because you like that you look younger or it was a great photo, be honest. You should be easily recognizable, whether your started, or stopped, wearing glasses or shaved, or grown, a beard.
Not only should you have a new headshot when your appearance has changed but also when styles change. You may look the same but your prospect or recruiter may recognize that the headshot is outdated by the style, this can also leave a bad first impression.
You have a new job
When you start a new job, it's a good idea to change your headshot. This can be for several reasons.
The old headshot may not be appropriate for your new position. Whether it be to the look or the background, both need to be associated with your new job and roll in the company. Also, a new headshot help separate you into your new job. Either way, it's a good idea to update your headshot every couple of years.
Your last headshot looks unprofessional
It is important for headshots to show what you look like in the workplace. A professional manner for your coworkers and clients who see you every day. You will want to use a different headshot for LinkedIn than you do for Facebook. The LinkedIn headshot should be more professional than the Facebook photo simply because of the nature of the two medias.
Even though it seems obvious, people still use unprofessional images for their headshot to make that first impression. Every detail is important, from the pose to the clothes you wear.
Take your headshot to the next level to make your Best First Impression with Branch Photography. See our Studio, Location and Personal Branding headshots for samples and call us at 479-601-6480 for your appointment or contact us through the Contact Us on our website.