Why You Probably Need a New Headshot

Headshots are an essential part of your business. They’re the first thing people see when they Google you. And they can be the deciding factor in whether or not someone hires you for their next project. But what if your current headshot doesn’t look like you? What if it’s outdated? What if it was taken from a group photo that you cropped? Well, then you probably need a new headshot.

Reasons a Professional Headshot Matters

1. A quality headshot demonstrates your professionalism. Alternatively, a sloppy photo can indicate that you lack professionalism and attention to detail. While you may not care about appearances, those who see your photo will get the impression that you don’t care period. Not what employers and customers are looking for!

2. Your professional headshot gives people an idea of who you are before they meet you. Your headshot can show your personality while also demonstrating that you are serious about what you do. However, you can always showcase your unique personality with headshots that are just the right amount of quirky.

3. A current headshot lets people see what you look like, at your best. You can be recognizable but at your most put-together. And that’s the image of yourself you want people to come across most often! You can ensure you’ve chosen an outfit that makes you look great and stand out.

4. Your professional headshot can help with networking. That’s because it has the power to jog the memory of contacts met in passing. When you use a great headshot on your email icon and signature or your LinkedIn page, it can help you more readily secure opportunities. Help your contacts put a face with the name with a standout professional headshot.

5. A quality headshot can help you build your brand that will help employers or customers connect to you and your business. You want to make sure your photo is telling the right story!

So now you understand that professional headshots are paramount. Next, let’s explore why you probably need a NEW headshot.

5 Reasons You Need a NEW Headshot

1. Your headshot is over 3 years old… or a better metric might be, do you look like your current photo, even if it’s only a year or two old? While it can be tempting to hold on to older photos, it’s a bad idea. If you look nothing like your photo it may give your clients the feeling that you are not completely straightforward and candid. In fact, when someone has seen an old image of you, they can be taken off guard upon actually meeting you in person. This can create a disconnect– even if subconsciously– and even send a message of inauthenticity.

2. You have a glazed, deer in the headlights look in your current go to photo. Plenty of people do not enjoy having their pictures taken, so don’t worry if that includes you! If you hate having your portrait taken, you may be stuck with a photo that has you looking less than calm and collected. But you deserve better! When you have your Headshots, taken with us, we work to make sure you feel entirely comfortable when you are in front of the camera! No more awkward smiles! We’ll guide you through expression and poses so you can take a great photo.

3. Your headshot doesn’t match your job or your brand. Headshots are not a “one size fits all” product! Rather, headshots give your potential clients signals about what to expect if they do business with you. If you were a high-powered, but now you have opened up a yoga studio, your old headshot is unlikely to send the right message and vibe. A professional headshot should complement you, your brand, and your industry.

4. You’ve lost the high-resolution version of your headshot and only have a web-sized version, or it was low-quality to start with. Sometimes we love images of ourselves that are a little too dark or a little too light, or even a little blurry. However, a low-resolution image will look pixelated and terrible. With our high resolution cameras you won’t have this issue again.

5. You just don’t love your headshot. Or even worse – you don’t have one! Maybe a headshot is low on your priority list and you’ve made your peace with a photo that you don’t love. We think this is just plain wrong! You absolutely deserve and need a new headshot that makes you feel happy and proud and that serves you and your business.

In this day and age, everyone needs a professional headshot, even college students! A great professional headshot can help you land jobs, promote your brand, and make connections. You can use it on your website, for business cards, and on all of your social media sites like LinkedIn.

Headshots are important because they show people who you are and what you do. They represent how serious of a person or company you are when it comes to your work. A good headshot will also give potential customers confidence in working with someone they have never met before! Contact us for more information and tips!