PORTRAITS
Believe it or not, your company is being assessed by the professional presence you have online.
LinkedIn. Websites. Collateral. Slide decks.
Having quality headshots for your team shows you care about your appearance to the world. It matters, and it can help build your business.
We'll always start with your brand or profession to identify thecharacteristics we want to highlight through your portraits.
Are you known for being friendly and approachable? Creative? Professional? Is the company's subject matter serious or more light-hearted? Who is your audience? We'll choose a location, posing options, and determine editing style customized for your brand, with all of these questions carefully considered.
THE PORTRAIT SESSION CHECKLIST
Look how you want to look.
Now isn’t the time to drastically change your appearance. On a “good” day, how do you look? Is your hair down or up? Do you wear a bold lipstick or wear minimal makeup? You want to look like the fabulous person you are!
Prepare. In the week leading up, make sure you’re taking care of your appearance. I’m not asking you to do anything crazy, but if your hair is free from split ends (might be good timing to go in for a trim), skin is clear and not sunburned, and lips are well moisturized, your photos will be that much better. Don’t assume your photographer will be able to work photoshop magic on each frame! It’s best to show up prepared and looking your best. Of course, blemishes can be easily be removed in post-production so don’t fret if a sneaker zit shows up the day of your shoot!
Bring multiple outfits and layers.
Bring a few extra clothing items to give your photos variety. A well-fitting jacket or sweater and a few top options are usually sufficient.
I like to stick to dressing in neutrals and only one color. Examples: White shirt with jeans, solid color top with jeans, a patterned dress with 1-2 colors, max.
Review my Pinterest board for tips on how to dress for your particular body shape and suggested color combinations.
Think about the end result.
If you work in a serious, traditional corporate environment, chances are you will want your headshot to reflect this. Your photos will look far different than, say, a yoga teacher.
Review the different looks I’ve included on my Pinterest board. Some feature more of the natural environment, some feature more urban elements. Some poses are more serious and powerful, while others are relaxed and friendly. We’ll discuss which ones resonate with you more when we meet for your shoot.
Get excited!
Raise your hand if you’re using a selfie or headphone shot as your LinkedIn photo. Better yet, raise both hands if you’ve never had a professional photo taken.
This session is for YOU! I’m a firm believer that EVERYone deserves a high quality, flattering portrait. It’s essential to attracting clients, landing deals, or landing a new job. Mostly everyone feels a bit awkward being in front of a camera, but rest easy knowing that we’re a team, working towards the same objective: a portrait you’re proud of, that reflects your personality, and empowers you.