The Success of Mini Portrait Sessions for Corporate Events.
At EAPhoto, we find that in addition to documenting events, our ability to provide high-quality headshots for all the attendees by offering mini sessions is becoming a huge success. Everyone loves to get their business portrait with the added benefit of using it right away. It’s also an opportunity for sponsors to promote their business. But why does this happen? Why is there immense value in this service? Take a look at the following reasons why most people struggle with their business headshot and how it can help to promote your event:
Is Your Profile Picture Keeping You From Nailing Your Dream Job?
Whatever social media or networking platform you use, recruiters are looking you up. Since it is your profile photo they are going to look at first, you need a professional photo. Your profile picture helps them put a face to your resume and makes your very first impression on them.
Here are five mistakes people often make when it comes to your social media profile photo and how to get it right.
Not Good Enough
Your profile picture is an integral part of your personal brand. If your social media profile doesn’t have a good picture, recruiters are going to search for you. Wouldn’t you rather have them look at the picture you want them to than any random photo they find?
Wrong Clothes
Keep your clothing simple in your photo. Don’t wear the sweater your grandma knitted for you when you were in college. Avoid loud colors and patterns. Remember your future employer may be looking at your photo. Wear clothes that are in line with your everyday style.
Professional portrait photographers will allow you to get several outfits, so you can find what looks good in a picture.
Don’t Photoshop too much. Look yourself. Editing your headshot to make you look like someone else is a bad idea.
Expression
Pay attention to the expression. As said earlier, look yourself. The Cheshire cat grin and an outright blank stare are equally bad.
A serious face works but a slight smile will make you seem more approachable.
Old Photos
When did you last have a picture taken for your LinkedIn profile? Update your photo at least every two years and after every time you change your appearance significantly. An old picture reflects poorly on your personality and hints that you are behind the times or do not care.
Poor Lighting and Background
A picture in the park or on the beach? Bad idea.
You want people to look at you — not something in the background. Ask your professional photographer for a solid background.
Even if your best friend has the latest digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) and can capture you for free, it is not ideal. You not only need a good camera and the right background, but also proper lighting to prevent a dull picture.
Corporate headshots taken in your office, under fluorescent lighting, can produce extremely dull photos. Ensure that your photos are taken in sufficient natural light or additional lights combined with natural light.
If you are looking for a team of photographers with decades of experience, check out EAPhoto or call 301-512-9182. Our Lead Photographer, Eddie Arrossi, delivers a blend of styles combining photojournalism with candid portraiture to obtain delicate and impressive results. Eddie is an expert at capturing the best moments in weddings, corporate events, keynotes, conferences, awards, networking, candid photos, group photos, galas, photo fun station and more.
