How to get a good headshot photo

Why is it important?

When you're looking for a job, the most important thing you can do is make sure your resume looks good. But what about your LinkedIn profile? A good headshot photo is essential for that too. It's the first impression potential employers will see, so you want to make sure it's a good one. In this blog post, we'll talk about how to get a good headshot photo and some tips to make sure you look your best.

Sydney Headshot Photographers

First, you'll need to find a good headshot photographer. Sydney has no shortage of talented photographers, so there's no need to go far. Do some research online and find someone who has a lot of good reviews. Make sure to look at their portfolio too - you want to make sure they have experience taking headshots.

Consultation

Once you've found a photographer, it's time to think about what you want your headshot photo to say about you. You want it to be professional yet approachable, and it should reflect your personality. If you're shy or introverted, for example, you might not want a headshot that's super smiley or cheerful. The photo needs to speak for you and you want it to be consistent with your personality. Having the right photo is going to make all the difference.

Preparation

Now you are going to want to prepare for your headshot photography session. This means that you should wear something nice and professional. You don't want to be wearing anything too casual or too formal. A good rule of thumb is to dress like you would for a job interview.

You also want to make sure that your hair is styled nicely. If you have any blemishes on your skin, you will want to cover them up with makeup. The most important thing is to look natural in your headshot photo. So avoid using too much makeup or trying too hard to pose for the camera. Just relax and let the photographer do their job!

The day of the shoot

When it comes time for your headshot photography session, you will want to arrive early so that you can get comfortable with the surroundings. Make sure that you speak to the photographer about the type of of images that you are after so that you are both on the same page. Then, it's time to have some fun! The photographer will help you relax and feel comfortable in front of the camera so don't worry if you're not used to having your picture taken. And remember, the most important thing is that you look like yourself!

After the shoot

After your session, you should ask for help in selecting the images that work best for you. Most of the time, we are the least qualified person to pick a photo ourselves. We will be looking at things that other will not. Your photographer should help you to narrow down the images to select the best for your needs. When selecting the images, make sure you include different types of shots that will let you rotate the images and keep your profiles fresh. Make sure to ask for blank space both on the left and the right side of your head. This will help you later on if you need to put text in the shot. Also make sure that you receive the type of resolutions you need. Some photographers will only give you web friendly files. This is ok for things such as profiles but they may not work well for printed versions. A good photographer will provide the shots in both web-friendly versions as well as hight definition versions.

Conclusion

It's now time to find the right photographer for you. If you need help with your headshot photo, make sure to give me a call. I can help you get an amazing headshot photo that will help you to stand out from the crowd.

Dan Cantero

Commercial Photographer