NASHVILLE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS
Having a business head shot is a vital marketing tool that helps your company, yourself or your brand stand out. Whether you’re a startup or a seasoned veteran, having a professional portrait of yourself on your website or social media accounts is a must for attracting clients and establishing credibility. Seeing a picture of you helps your customers feel comfortable but also gives them a sense of who you are.
Need more reasons to take a professional headshot? Below are 5 times you should get an updated headshot…
Are you currently rocking a selfie from your phone?
No. Just no. Okay, so it’s a current picture of you…but the quality is severely lacking. This is your first impression. As one of our faults, we as humans are quick to judge on first impressions. And it’s because of these instant conclusions we bring ourselves to, it can either make or break how we feel about someone. I know, unfair. So let’s make sure your first impression online is the best it can possibly be!
Have you changed your look recently?
Personally, if I have an important meeting with someone, I’m definitely looking you up first. I want to make sure I go into that meeting 100% confident knowing who’s hand I’m shaking. So there is nothing worse than when you get a curve ball thrown at you when they look nothing like their photo! So, if there has been a drastic change to your look recently then I would suggest you updating your head shots. And by drastic it could be something as simple as getting your haircut/dyed, or maybe you now exclusively have a beard. Or it could be something as drastic as weight loss.
Did you get a new promotion or a new job?
If you got a new job (at a new company) you can’t use your old headshot. Or if you’re still using your old headshot from when you first started the company, several years ago, then you definitely need a new photo. We are making all sorts of new changes and one of those needs to be your picture. A lot of companies have certain requirements and standards for their headshots so you want to make sure you are in compliance with those guidelines. (backgrounds, colors, poses, attire, etc.)
Are you active on social media?
Having a professional head shot is an important way to enhance your online presence. They can also help you build your brand, promote your company, and help you connect with new people. So, the more active you are on social media the more often you need a new headshot. And maybe not just a headshot, but fresh content with you included in the images.
Do you have a new business?
No matter if it’s a big or small business, your potential customers want to see your face! This isn’t just for big CEO types - it’s for us little guys too. Honestly, it’s more important for us small businesses to have updated head shots - customers want to create a connection somehow, and seeing you, visually, through a photograph helps them do just that. It’s not uncommon for people to make the illogical association between a business and a face. In fact, studies show that initial sales emails with photos have a 30% higher response rate.
As a professional, in any career, having a current professional headshot is a necessity. Whether that be for your Linkedin page, profile on a company website, social media accounts, etc.. Head shots help you build credibility in the eyes of potential clients which can then lead to long-term relationships. People want to put a face to a name and make some kind of connection - or they just want to know who to expect to see at an upcoming meeting.
