What are professional headshots used for?

What can be a better representation of your business or brand online than a stunning professional headshot? If you don’t own a business you may be wondering “why do you need a headshot?” – so let’s talk about different ways professional headshots can be used.

First thing’s first, what is a Headshot? A headshot is a portrait that focuses on a person’s face, often a tightly-cropped head and shoulders image. Headshots are commonly used as a business profile image, by professionals of all kinds (including dancers, actors, authors, lawyers, you name it).

6 Ways You Can Use Your Professional Headshots:

1. Social media profile

As individuals, we are all online these days; social media is a huge part of our lives now. In the sea of selfies and low quality phone images, why wouldn’t you have a polished and professional headshot as your profile photo? Show everyone that you take yourself seriously even when outside of work. Do we even need to mention LinkedIn?

2. CV photo

A CV is your first impression — having a professional headshot to accompany your resume, will drastically improve your chances of getting your dream job.

3. ‘About me’ section on your website

People are nosey; they want to get to know you before they meet and work with you. Introduce yourself on your website’s About Me page, and don’t just tell, but show! A professional headshot is the optimal way to show your best self, your personality, and character.

4. Business cards & marketing material

People are visual creatures. It’s been scientifically proven that we remember and respond better to images (and videos) rather than plain text. Think about this when designing your business cards and marketing material, consider adding your beautiful face to it.

5. Personal branding

Tell your brand’s story with stunning professional images. It’s not just about your work, but your personality behind it – post your headshots as a part of branding imagery and build trust with potential clients. Check out Personal Branding Photography: What It Is and Why It’s Important.

6. Dating website profile image

Similarly to social media, dating profiles can be elevated in an instant with professional headshots. You likely previously experienced scrolling through endless blurry and poorly lit profile images. Think about your profile image on a dating website: what would someone think when they look at it? Show that you take yourself seriously and maximise your chances of getting a date, with professional headshots. Here’s why you should hire a professional to take your dating profile photos.

The best thing, is that you can have just one image – one effective headshot to represent you and show off your professionalism both in the online & offline world.

Are you based in Birmingham, West Midlands? Get in touch and let’s create stylish headshots that are perfect for you and your needs!