How important is a good headshot?
Are you recognisable in yours?
We're all meeting each other a lot more offline now, and it's been a while! So it's a good idea to update your headshot.
For example.... i've lightened my hair a LOT since my last photo! So i'm off to update mine now...
Don't worry about having a super professional profile photo here on ABNC, although there are a few tips i'd like to share:
- Using the same photo as your Linkedin profile will help people recognise you between platforms
- Semi-professional works best (especially if you don't have a professional headshot) so it's best to stay clear of selfies/group shots (and save the partying ones for FB!)
- Make sure it's clear, close and as up-to-date as possible
Adding a profile photo to ABN Community really helps your online visibility, so make sure you have one!
Unsure how to update/add a photo? Click here for some help
If you would like the names/an introduction to our photographer members here on ABN please just give me a shout (or if you are a photographer - comment below!)
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I found it really difficult to update my headshot. In my previous one I had a good head of hair... but now... Not so much.
Haha, nothing wrong with that!! Embrace the change!
Great post! My hair is slightly lighter than my picture but it's still fairly up to date.
It feels like yours were taken recently! The months are flying past
Hi Jessie , my hair has been permanely grey for some time so mugshot is still current !!
Haha! Yours is an example of a good headshot!
Great post!
As a headshot photographer you'd expect me to say this is the most important thing you can do for your business. Is it really? Maybe not BUT one local business owner I photographed recently told me he wanted to have a professional headshot because he believed the added sense of profesionalism might be the one final thing that causes a client to sign-up for his services. Although, like most of us, he didn't relish the idea of being photographed he believed it was a worthwhile investment and was best for business.
If you're thinkng about updating your profile photo check out my October headshot deal - www.grahamdargie.co.uk/booking
Have a great day!
Graham.
Hi Graham, that's a cool story. Did it win him the client?!
Hi! Oh, I took it that he meant clients in general rather than a specific client, sorry for the confusion! 😃
Ahh, I thought it must have been someone really really important! 😂