Whether your choice of career sees you in a corporate office, on the road meeting clients, creating in the studio, striking a pose or playing a character, having professional photos at the ready for when opportunity strikes is a must and that's what make you feel proud of.
Business headshots tips
If you are in need of some business headshots, there are a few important considerations to look your best. Firstly, consider the background and lighting. You don’t want anything ‘loud’ behind you that will draw the eye away from the focal point (you). You will also want to ensure there is sufficient and flattering light. If taking photos inside, down-lights can create unusual shadows and angles and are best avoided. Unless you are having photos taken in a professional photography studio, natural light is preferred. Around sunset or sunrise is said to be the best light for photos.
Business photos for tradies
With today’s digital world, we are well beyond the need for only simple business headshots. Professionals are adding their personal image (and style) to their business social media accounts, websites and more. This brings in the need for photos to represent your brand. Personal Branding Photography is a relatively new term being thrown around for professionals from hairdressers, small business owners and even the good old Aussie tradie. People like to feel like they know the person they will be dealing with when it comes to a vast array of services. Some well-presented business headshots for tradies will be sure to help in any industry.
What to wear for business headshots
There are a few important considerations when it comes to the overall look and feel of your professional headshots for business. Not only what to wear but also the theme and props you choose. If you are going for personal branding photos, then the props and look you go for can be anything that fits your personality. Aside from the usual tips for what to wear for a photoshoot, depending on your industry, you may also want to think about adding a level of sophistication to your image. If you are the sort of person who wears and feels good in a full suit, then by all means, wear this for your photoshoot. It’s also important to ensure you wear something you feel good and comfortable in.
Posing for business headshots
When it comes to posing for business headshots, the same tips and tricks apply as how to pose for any portrait photos and the key is to find your best angle. If you are finding that your hands are awkward and idle, try holding something in them like a mug or crossing your arms. A good professional photographer will be able to help with posing as they are looking at the lines your limbs make through their lens. The most important tip when it comes to posing for any photo is to relax. If you tighten your body and feel awkward, you will see it in the photos. If your business is a more relaxed industry, you could even go all out and try something a bit silly — if it fits your personality of course.
Choose between Corporate Headshots and Creative Headshots for your business photography, or call Fine Photography to discuss a bespoke package.
