{"id":284,"date":"2018-02-06T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2019-01-05T11:14:26","modified_gmt":"2019-01-05T11:14:26","slug":"5-reasons-you-should-consider-getting-a-professional-headshot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christinalauderportraits.com\/blog\/?p=284","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons you Should Consider Getting a Professional Headshot"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Headshots, or profile pictures are becoming a requirement of so many tools we regularly use or reference today. From Facebook to Linked In, Instagram to Twitter and often any website that represents a company for which you work or own will have a place to include a photograph that is meant to show your audience who you are. And how you present yourself there will tell your audience so much about you.<\/p>\n

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1. A profile picture is your first opportunity for your audience to see you.<\/span><\/b> Its often the first impression you make and we all know you only have one chance at a first impression. A professional photographer has the skills to show you in the best, most suitable way to give a great first impression.<\/p>\n

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(These headshots were created for recruitment firm Optima UK<\/a> who asked to have their logo placed behind them. I think it makes these headshots quite eye catching and they should do their job well.)<\/i><\/p>\n
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2. Using a professional to create your headshot will convey your professionalism to your audience. <\/span><\/b>You are not just having a bit of fun but you take your job\/business seriously. You are here for the long haul and not just seeing if an idea pans out before doing things properly. This will instill a sense of trust from your audience which will improve your chances in getting your audience on board with you.<\/p>\n

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3. Hiring a professional shows people you have time and money to invest in doing your job or running your business properly.<\/span><\/b> If you are using a selfie or a snap a friend took, are you going to be cutting corners in a similar way elsewhere in your business?<\/p>\n

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4. A professional headshot is going to stand out against the thousands of random phone snaps vying for our attention. <\/span>In a world where we are constantly being bombarded with sub par imagery, having a professional portrait is going to stand out amongst the thousands of random images we come across in our day to day lives. Using a professional, quality image is therefore likely to grab the attention of your audience providing more opportunities to engage with potential clients or customers.<\/p>\n

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5. Finally, a good professional will be able to capture you in the most flattering way.<\/span><\/b> Many of us hate having our photos taken and in large part its down to poor posing and lighting. A professional will address this and having you look your best.<\/p>\n

The image you see below was created after first seeing what was provided for this man from his company’s web designers. The image they produced had me believing this was a mild mannered man nearing the age of retirement. It did nothing to grab my attention or instill the trust I would need in order to invest hundreds of thousands into leading software. In the image below on the other hand I see a confident and vibrant man, probably in his prime, capable of wowing the socks off board level executives. I know which person I’d prefer to do business with and which image I’d prefer to have on display.<\/p>\n

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For this month I am offering a special rate on my headshot sessions. Instead of the usual \u00a3150 you can come in for just \u00a395 and walk away with 3 digital copies of your favourite images. In the case of requiring headshots for multiple members of staff we can come to you at a further reduced per person rate. Please get in touch with your requirements and we can provide you with a quote.<\/p>\n

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If you wish to find out more you can call me on 01455 611069 or you can reach me through the following links:<\/p>\n

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I look forward to helping you create a great first impression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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