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Wednesday, February 01, 2017
By Patricia Walsh Photography
Are you using a selfie or your face clipped out of a group shot to represent your professional business? Then your profile photo might not be working in your favor. With so many more people using social media to connect and most times scoping you out before they meet you, it is even more important to make sure you are using a professional headshot on your LinkedIn profile, Facebook business page, Instagram, Twitter and your website. Creating different looks for each of them can prove to be a worthy investment showing you value how you are viewed by your clients just as much as the service you provide. Some tips for getting the best out of your headshot session!1. Choose a photographer that you trust and makes you comfortable. You want to trust that they will direct you in the most flattering way and being comfortable will bring out the most genuine expressions.
2. Plan the session type. Do you want a clean backdrop that is versatile or an environmental backdrop that ties into what you do so well! Talk to your photographer about how you plan to use the image and what you want it to project.
3. When it comes to choosing the wardrobe keep it simple! Your personality should shine through first, not what you are wearing. Solid neutral tones work best and choosing color that coordinates with your eye or hair color is always complementary.
4. Share what you do or don't like in past portraits, a good photographer can assist in minimizing or accentuating anything with proper posing and professional lighting.
5. Hair and Makeup professionally done helps you feel and look your best How do you feel when you have just gotten fresh cut and style? Doesn't it make you feel like a million bucks and like you can take on the world!