Why Professional Headshots Are Vital for Young Professionals
October 15, 2024
(Photographed: CEO, Promoceans International)
As a professional, you probably have noticed the increased allure of professional headshots, and for good reason! Younger professionals or those who are especially new to their field should invest in professional images. You might be searching for advice and pondering if
a professional headshot is worth the investment. I love providing lasting value
for my clients and believe that a proper headshot will produce long-lasting value! Here are a few reasons you should get into the studio immediately for your signature headshots!
1. The proper headshot introduces you to your next opportunity.
If your headshots are out-of-date, you are missing out on a
major opportunity to propel your career further. Applicants can be overlooked
due to poor quality or outdated images. Even the best of us, with strong
networks and connections, can suffer without imagery demonstrating high professionalism and quality. There is no substitute for showing how much you care about your image, personal or professional!
2. Headshots create first impressions before meeting.
Humans create an impression of a person at the very first meeting. First impressions are lasting! Before ever meeting you,
individuals readily make decisions about your level of intelligence, social
status and personality. Truly, this is not always reality. However, perception is
greater than reality and has profound implications regardless of the field you
work in.
(Photographed: Legal Counsel, Office of the Attorney General)
3. Online presence is enhanced with a stunning headshot.
We live in the age of information! Everyone nowadays can create an impact online. Therefore, not
only celebrities are googled or searched for online. Online presence provides a
more authentic description of an individual as the person is given an
opportunity to put their best foot forward and introduce themselves to an
online audience.
4. Headshots help to build a reputation which might aid in networking.
The goal of a headshot is to show professionalism,
personality, and a unique brand. A brand
simply personifies who you are and what is important to you. For creatives, headshots are more effective when they stand out, while more conservative occupations
such as bankers or financiers, should show reliability and conservatism.
5. A professional headshot creates structure around your branding and highlights your unique identity.
During the photo session, I do my best to make sure my clients are talking about what it is that they are passionate about. I ask about why their respective field is important to them and what makes them stand out. This helps the session to be more dynamic and engaging, which is translated into the images. It’s important to exude confidence during the shoot, and its my job as the photographer to get you in your best light!
(Photographed: Founder, Sappphira Aithan Photography)
A quality headshot can open many doors, yet many people put it off. Are you one of those people? With camera phones now, we all have a “go-to” image or “it will do” photo that we feel will get the job done. But if you are ready to level up and seize new and exciting opportunities, I’d be happy to talk!
-LaShawn