A professional business/corporate headshot. Do you need one?

Ofcourse you don't need a professional to do your corporate headshot. Nowadays, you don't need a to wear a suit to an interview or a big meeting. You can just wing it with shorts, flip flops and a cool t-shirt. That's because image is no longer important for companies.....right? All that matters is what's in your brain, despite the inability to see what it in it. Potential clients (or employers) will appreciate that atleast you took the time from your busy schedule to take a snap using your smartphone to atleast allow them to see what you look like.

It's like when you go to a restaurant. The location of that establishment, the way it looks, how clean it is, the branding, the aesthetics.....all that doesn't matter. What matters is how good the food tastes. Don't worry about paying a professional to help you put your best foot forward. It is just unnecessary. Right? LOL. Wrong!

Humans are visual creatures — we make quick decisions based on what we can see. Some of these decisions include what we buy, who we listen to, and who we hire.

So, it’s no surprise how high-end professional headshots can help to leave a lasting first impression. One that makes you stand out from your competitors and/or peers.  

In case you’re on the fence, here are just four important reasons why you need a professional headshot for business/corporate use.

Reason 1: First impressions last.

In general, people judge others based on the first impression. Make your digital impression a great one!

Reason 2: Have a professional looking LinkedIn profile.

Recruiters use LinkedIn to both source and screen job candidates for open positions. It’s impossible to know for sure, but if your LinkedIn profile is incomplete or unprofessional, you may have already been passed over for a great job.

Reason 3: A professional headshot can make a big difference in how people perceive you online.

Remember, though — your headshot isn’t just for your LinkedIn profile. Your headshot will also be used for your email profile, PowerPoint presentations, Zoom/Microsoft Teams profiles, and any other internal platforms.

If you want to be taken seriously by your internal stakeholders, a decent headshot will be necessary for that too.

Reason 4: When done right, it can actually be fun!

For instance, at Thaboshoots Photography, we tend to joke around during our studio sessions, listen to some relaxed music and generally have a great time.

Bless.