Business Professional Headshots

LinkedIn, Match.com, and definitely our businesses all have them. As a matter of fact, it isn't right, but we're sometimes judged based on that one image. Kudos if you've got a good one that you're pleased with.

Jerry Ghionis, an amazing internationally known photographer, was in Austin for a training seminar which Cindy and I attended. We had seats near the front. Jerry was showing us on camera flash techniques, while he was going around the room taking close-ups of different people.

I, personally, am not a fan of being in front of the camera. My forehead wrinkles, my palms sweat, and I can feel the tension in my eyebrows. Low and behold, I was his next protege. Ugh! Bless his heart, everyone else was relaxed as could be when they were being shot, but I am also not a fan of being put on the spot, and even when he asked me to relax my forehead, it didn't happen.

Maybe that's one of the reasons I try so hard to make sure that when a client is with me, we shoot the breeze for a bit before I shoot them through my lens. If you're like me, it's okay to be intimidated about having a headshot taken. I completely understand! Sometimes a client might need a little extra time to get comfortable; I'm perfectly fine with that. I've been there.

Another thing about me, is that I'm a detail oriented person. If your collar isn't straight, your hair pulled too far forward, or your shirt needs tucked in more, I'll watch for those things. Honestly, I feel like a director more than a photographer sometimes. In a headshot image especially, sometimes it really is the little things that make a big difference.

Before we schedule a session, we'll consult about what you expect and go from there. Whether you're needing a profile portrait to connect with someone on a dating site or you need to update that five-year old headshot on your business page, I am anticipating the chance to meet you and see what we come up with together.

Soon,

Zoe