Tips on how to prepare for a headshot
Whether you are entering the workforce for the first time or transitioning into a new career, a good starting place to put your best face forward (pun intended) is refreshing your professional headshot. A chic, updated headshot will be the focal point of a resume and exhibit who you are. The process can be overwhelming, but we are happy to guide you through the process to create a stress-free and customized experience for you!
Top Three Tips to Creating Your Professional Image:
Show WHO you are, not just what you do.
Your personal brand is what people say about you when you have left the room. Your core values, your passions and dreams, your experiences - the sum of these things can be reflected in how you present to future employers, who want to know WHO they are going to be hiring. Headshots do not have to be uninspired. Clothing, accessories, poses and expressions offer a view of who you are through your headshot before you have the opportunity to meet colleagues and clients in person. Consider answering the following question before you step in front of the camera: how do you want to be known and what aspect of yourself are you most proud? Your bold smile, incredible determination, statement outfits, confident stature. Highlighting these aspects can elevate your personal brand.
Preparation is key.
The best way to prepare is to know your personal brand and your intended usage of the photos. Our photography team at Studio B is equipped and excited to help you through the process, and they will walk you through customizing your experience by selecting an indoor or outdoor location, walking through wardrobe options, and determining if classic portraiture or chic candids are going to be the best fit for your headshot. Our team also finds it wonderfully helpful for you to share your inspiration images with us in advance of your session - you can email them to info@studiobportraits.com to help us customize your experience!
Confidence is everything.
It’s not your job to be perfect, and nothing makes a better first impression than your confidence. Your professional image is about highlighting YOU, and all the aspects that make you unique. And of course, our team of posing and lighting experts and professional stylists are happy to bring out your best on camera.