Corporate portraits or headshots are what people see first before they know anything about you, your services or products. First impression counts and your company portrait will significantly boost your image before your clients’ eyes and minds. We have a list of helpful tips that will enable you to look your best in your corporate headshots and achieve the appearance you’d have ever wished to get in a headshot session.
You can use the portraits in your company website, set as profile pictures in your social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram or even attach one or more in your company logo. Whichever the case, these 6 tips are a great boost to achieving a magnificent headshot, they include:
For some, getting your headshot an be stressful. Here’s a few tips to help prepare so it doesn’t have to be!
Photograph by Joe Robertson
WHAT TO WEAR
It is normal for any person to be undecided or unsure of what to wear in a headshot session. We recommend you wear the outfit you would have worn if you were meeting a potential client.
For men, a favorite suit will do and the darker it looks the better. You can either wear a tie, sweatshirt or a jacket. Avoid shiny ties, bold colors or patterns or anything that will create a distraction or look unprofessional.
For Women, a classic office-wear clothing or professional suit is an excellent headshot session outfit. Also, avoid bold patterns or colors and applying too much makeup. If a bold color lipstick is your thing, it’s ok with your portrait.
If you wear glasses, you can choose to wear or drop them, if you drop them, do it 15 minutes before to allow the marks to disappear on your nose. Avoid trendy outfits which are there for a season since your portrait can stay as long as two years or more.
In businesses such as those in the hospitality business, medicine or even sportswear business, you can wear your workplace outfit such as aprons or sportswear outfit in your company portrait.
“Let your company portrait or headshot speak volume and your potential clients will feel like they are seeking an expert with quality services or products even before meeting you in person.“
HOW TO POSE
Make sure you look confident in your portrait. One of the good positions is to place your body at a 45º angle. For men, it’s ok if you place your hands in your pocket or drop them on the side. Lift your chin a little bit and imagine there is an apple between your chin and chest. Also, make sure the light is reflected on your face in the right places.
Corporate Headshot
Photograph by Joe Robertson
GO WITH YOUR BEST LOOK
Talk to your photographer and bring out your best side even if it means hiding your perceived imperfection. The photographer will also help you bring out your best shape or symmetry of your face. We will give you the best advice on how to create headshots and portraits that will bring out the best in you.
GET ENOUGH SLEEP A NIGHT BEFORE
Getting enough sleep will ensure that you look lively and energetic in your portrait. You will also look more radiant and attentive and it’s important especially because you’ll be dealing with your photographer who will need your maximum attention to create the best headshots and portraits.
LOOK IN A MIRROR
Rehearse your look in the mirror including your facial expressions, your outfit, and posture. Also, work on your smile and evaluate how you’ll smile for your headshot to look better. Don’t force your smile and do your best to look natural. Think about something or even someone that will make you smile and see how you look in the mirror. Rehearse on all your postures and see which one will appear best in your portrait.
RELAX
It is good if you take back seat and let the photographer guide you through the headshot session. Combined efforts and more advice from the photographer will help you in bringing out the best headshots possible. Feel free to joke with the photographer, your colleagues or friends if that is what will take to make you feel relaxed or enlighten your moods.
These tips will greatly help you when preparing to bring out the best headshots or portraits. All you need to succeed is to pay keen attention to details and ask your photographer any pressing questions you might have. Let your company portrait or headshot speak volume and your potential clients will feel like they are seeking an expert with quality services or products even before meeting you in person.