Tuesday, November 20, 2018

What Makes Creative Corporate Headshots To Work

By Shirley Murray


Image is important for any business. This time, the image is of executives working for your brand. You will sometimes need creative corporate headshots to send with your press releases, for use on the website or for use during interviews. The shots give your business the much needed human face. How can you ensure that they work for you? Here are excellent tips when developing or choosing the headshots to use.

Match the shots with your corporate brand. The images are used to promote your brand or business. Once a person encounters the cards or brochures, he or she should feel the presence of your brand. It is in the choice of colors and graphics used. Give it an official look that is also engaging.

Lighting delivers magic on photos. As much as possible, use natural lighting because it cannot be matched by any other form of light. However, professional lighting is still available to give you a similar effect as you would expect from natural lighting. Light has a way of rubbing quality on images. Use a studio or photographer who will effectively manage lighting to give you the best shots.

The background must be simple. The background has a way of giving your images a perspective. You can choose an office setting that makes you look serious. You could also settle for apparatus or graphics that represent your business. The secret is to ensure that the background does not distract the recipient of the brochure or photo. Focus should be on the executive and the message he or she is communicating.

Dressing should match an occasion where you are meeting a new client. You have no idea where the images will go. There are clients who will be clicking on your website for the first time ever. They need to see a person who is ready for that impressive first appearance. This means having basic hair and makeup that match the expectations of the industry.

Keep away from trends. Yes! The invitation is to be conservative. You can only break this rule if you wish to be changing the images often to match with the trend. This may work against your business since clients are interested in consistency. Trends have a way of assigning dates to images. People opening your website or receiving your brochure will feel as though you are outdated if the trend has been overtaken.

Your posture is important. Make it relaxed yet serious or official. The shots are to be used on a business platform. They must inspire confidence even to a stranger. Your back should remain straight with the shoulders being pulled slightly backwards. Loosen up to avoid appearing too stiff and unwelcoming. Give a natural smile that shows your authentic personality.

The state of your body and mind will reflect in the photo. Eat healthy and hydrate to give your skin a supple natural feel. You become dull if you have psychological and emotional issues that are visible on the surface. Compare what other brands and peers in your industry are doing. Work with an experienced professional who will help you produce unique shots.




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