Why Should I Get a Professional Headshot?

Today, we have a digital identity. It is such a huge part of our lives from people checking to see what we are up to online to looking for a new job. Headshots have become in a way the new business card.

Digital Identity Matters

Today, we have a digital identity. It is such a huge part of our lives from people checking to see what we are up to online to looking for a new job. Headshots have become in a way the new business card.

Who Needs Professional Headshots?

• Entrepreneurs
• Job seekers
• Business professionals
• Social media users
• Resume builders
• Actors and Models

Professional Impact

Resume Enhancement

Do you have a resume? You should probably have a headshot for that resume! The resume is about you, right? You have to have a professional headshot on there that shows you looking your best. It shows people that you mean business and are investing in yourself.

Expression Matters

Your headshot needs to display both confidence and friendliness in order to be taken seriously. It can have the best lighting and be shot with an amazing camera but if you don’t look the part, you will be overlooked.

LinkedIn Presence

LinkedIn is so huge nowadays and many employers in Philadelphia and beyond are looking there to fill positions for key roles in their company. A professional headshot that shows you looking confident in your craft will stop people from scrolling past.

Headshots are one of the first things anyone will look at when deciding whether to work with you or not. It’s the first signal that you’re someone who cares about portraying professionalism.

Evaluating Your Current Headshot

Ask yourself:

• What does your current headshot say about you?
• How does it show “you”?
• Is it working for you or against you?

Taking Action

Consider getting a professional headshot done by someone who specializes in them specifically to take your personal brand, social media, and LIFE to the next level!

If you have already booked a headshot session and are looking for some tips on how to prepare for the shoot. Click here!

Next Steps

Convinced you need professional headshots? Learn how to choose a headshot photographer and why you should go to a specialist.

Already planning your session? Read our guides on how to prepare and what to wear.