Headshots aren’t just for aspiring executives and business professionals in the public eye anymore. Instead, they’re becoming the standard way to showcase your professionalism online and through platforms like LinkedIn. Do professional headshots really make a difference?
Make the Right First Impression
While you should never judge a book by its cover, the first impression that you make matters a great deal in the professional realm. With so many voices clamoring for attention with clients and potential employers, you want your first impression to be one that is positive, polished and professional. A professional headshot photographer knows how to make you look your best so that you make the best impression you can.
Look Like You, But Better
Because professional headshot photographers have access to advanced photography equipment, studios, and software to edit your pictures to a polished and natural result, you’ll look like yourself, but better. I know how to position you, which backdrop will flatter you, and how to sculpt lighting to get the right shot. I can also help when selecting the right clothes for the shoot. High-impact headshots are more important than ever, and only a professional can get you top-tier results.
You’re Recognizable
How many times have you met someone who had an outdated headshot on their LinkedIn profile or website and not recognized them? If you’re an active professional, you need to have headshots taken annually, or any time you make a major change to your look. Growing out your beard, dying your hair hot pink, and shaving your head are all reasons to refresh your headshots. You want clients, potential clients, and potential employers to recognize you in an instant and not be confused at the first meet.
Reap the Rewards
Is the cost of using a professional headshot photographer worth it? Well, is showing how professional and competent you are in a single image worth it? You’ll see that you reap plenty of benefits from the investment you make in updating your online presence with stunning headshots. Think of headshots as an investment, not an expense (and it may be a tax write-off. From new clients to new connections, headshots are a great way to open doors.
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Photographer Luigi Crespo creates impactful headshots and portrait photography for individuals, creatives and professionals. As a member of the Headshot Crew, a global network of headshot photographers, you can trust that he knows how to present you in the best light possible. To learn more schedule a complimentary phone consultation at (202) 904-1325 or visit luigicrespo.com.
