A professional headshot photographer, such as Keith Branch, can help you set yourself ahead of the competition for clients and employment. Remember back when you were younger and you went on the first date with someone new. You made sure to wear clean in style clothes, put on your best cologne / perfume and your hair was just right. It would make sense to say you did everything to make the Best First Impression.
Having a seasoned professional (a full time photographer with MANY years experience) create your headshot will give you a variety of images that you can use for different purposes. You can use them for the company website, your LinkedIn photo, email photo and news articles.
Here are 8 reasons for having high quality professional headshots:
1- Make the most of your first introduction
Your headshot is the first thing potential clients or employers will likely see. Your first impression is the most important and most lasting, especially on LinkedIn and websites. A quality headshot will make you more appealing to recruiters and prospects as presenting yourself as friendly, reliable and professional. It will also send a message that you're dedicated and invested in making the right impression. Make it count!!
2 - Get brand recognition
Your headshot should align with your professional brand, reflecting the same character or identity you want to reflect. For example if your company's brand is highly professional attire on a daily basis, your headshot should also reflect that image. On the other extreme, if you're a in construction, your headshot can be more casual showcasing logo'd apparel.
3 -It's a worthy investment
Ultimately, your professional headshots are a career investment and a much needed one at that. Not only does having a clean, pleasing professional headshot increase your changes of landing prospects or getting hired, it can also be a confidence booster that can help enhance your strong professional character. It means investing in YOU and YOUR future and the benefits in return will definitely turn into incredible ROI in the long run
4- Kickstart your career or business
Even if you're just starting out, a professional headshot will show you're taking this career seriously. You can post your headshot with confidence to job search websites or linkedIn profile and present yourself and personality to any prospective clients and employers.
5- Helps with Networking
A quality headshot can help you in your networking to jog the memory of those you met in passing. If you met them in a casual atmosphere, your headshot image can further impress your professional side or reflect your career.
6- Reflect your professionalism
It's a common phrase that 'a picture paints a thousand words', what does your headshot say about you? A great photo of you can speak volumes to your professionalism to clients and employers alike. Show them your authority, confidence and credibility in every aspect.
7- Introduce yourself before you meet
A quality headshot can give others an idea about you before that in person meeting. Prospective clients can read a lot into a professional approachable headshot and gain an insight to your personality while reflecting your serious professional side.
8- Show your personality
There are times when uniquely different is good. You can have fun with It and be a little unconventional. You may want to go with a more relaxed persona for your headshots depending on what industry you're in. It can be just different enough to gain the positive attention to get you recognized.
Keith Branch has over 40 years experience and has photographed thousands of professional headshots over the years. He knows how to properly light the face so that it is flattering, get the perfect expression and retouching that is flattering but not fake. We can discuss your vision from backgrounds, clothing and possible locations if needed. Whether it's your first headshot or your fifteenth, you'll love the results.
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.