Significance of a Professional Headshot
October 28, 2021
These days, headshots are not just for lawyers or real estate agents. In today’s web centric world, you need a professional headshot no matter what industry you are in. You need a photo that best captures you! Your appearance reflects your personality, and shows that you are an expert in your line of work.
A professional headshot will help you stand out, and make a great first impression. First impressions are very important. It will be the difference between getting the potential client’s attention and letting an opportunity go. The level of professionalism projected in first impressions tie directly with the professionalism in your personal brand.
If you forgo a professional headshot and opt for a selfie or amateur photo taken by your friend or family, you’re definitely making a potentially big mistake. You might be seen as inexperienced, unprofessional and will most likely be considered as a person who lacks attention to detail and quality. This will in turn reflect to the kind of work that you are supposed to do.
If you want to be seen as a professional, using a memorable professional photo to represent yourself and your brand allows people to put a professional face to your name. It allows people you come in contact with to remember your brand more, thus building your credibility even at first glance.
Where will I use these?
Now that we have established the importance of these professional headshots, where will we be able to use this? To put things simply, these photos will represent you. You can use it everywhere, but below are a few specific examples:
- On your website
- Biography
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Real Estate Signage
- Business cards
- Social media
- Press release
- Profile photos for your online presence
- Recruitment networks - LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter
These materials or portals will be used to market your personal brand. It will be the means by which people will be able to see what you are capable of at first glance. Having a great professional headshot will therefore be the start of something good.