Here are some more do’s and don’ts for your corporate headshot.
Never, and we mean never, use a selfie. Selfies are fine for social media, but they will not make you look professional. In fact, they will do the direct opposite and make you look like an amateur who has cut costs and gone for the easy option.
You might have a friend or partner who fancies themselves as a good photographer. Do not be tempted by this option because they might take half-decent photos of landscapes and sunsets, but this does not qualify them to capture your professional corporate headshot. Also, you will have an awkward moment when you have to explain to them why you are not using their photo!
When it comes to more do’s and don’ts for your corporate headshot, we always recommend considering what you are wearing. Your wardrobe is important, and you have to get it right. If you work in the legal or financial sectors, you must be in traditional business attire. Your clients will expect this.
Another common mistake when it comes to more do’s and don’ts for your corporate headshot is that people do not consider what is behind them. The background is important, and you want to get this right. You do not want a busy, messy office behind you. You need a clear background. Plain white is the most common. You can also go for a cityscape background that shows the viewer where you work or where your business is based.
Our number one tip when it comes to more do’s and don’ts for your corporate headshot is to go to a professional corporate portrait photographer. You will have to pay for this service, but you will end up looking professional to your clients and coworkers. The pro photographer will have the proper backgrounds, they will have studio lighting, and a portrait lens, and they will have all the tips on which stances suit you best, and what expressions you should use so you come across as a top professional in your business sector.
Professional corporate headshot captured with London background.
