3 Unique Ways To Get a Fresh Headshot With a Pro Photographer
1. book a 1:1 shoot with a photographer with this specific package…
If you’re an individual seeking just a fresh headshot or two, and don’t need your home or workplace in the backdrop, look for a photographer who offers headshots at their own studio.
It will not only add ease to your planning process, but: will potentially save you cash, too! By cutting out the extra time required for an on-location shoot (think: packing gear, driving, scouting, set-up, lighting), photographers will potentially offer a lower rate for these individual sessions within their own space — me, included!
Plus, you won’t need to plan a location or worry about a specific time of day with lighting. Just pick out your favorite outfit, and show up.
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2. Add headshots to your team’s next offsite or office day
With the shift to remote work, I’ve had more requests than ever before for headshots at team offsites, or the one day everyone actually be in the office.
By hiring a photographer for headshots while everyone is under one roof, not only will you avoid a scheduling headache that is the patchwork of in-person appearances, but you’ll also get fresh photos to boost your company’s more personalized digital presence across platforms… website team pages, LinkedIn profiles, press features, pitch decks, you name it. Not to mention: clear profile photos for virtual collaboration tools!
Quite frankly, these requests are usually a last minute scramble, the moment someone realizes it’s the *only* day team headshots could work this year. If you have something similar coming up, suggest photos to your team.
**Pro tip: consider adding a few executive portraits, candids or group shots while you already have a photographer there. These are always great to have on on hand before the next urgent need comes up… from a press feature to new marketing materials.
3 - plan mini photo sessions into your next event or gathering — professional or personal
Whether it’s a professional networking group, nonprofit board, industry event, creative conference or even your family and friends, a fresh portrait is always an excellent offering or perk (you know, to get a photo without sunglasses or from the last wedding you attended).
By booking headshots or mini portrait sessions together, you’ll likely get a much better rate too. Reach out to a photographer to see if they’ll join your group’s gather for mini portrait sessions.
And much like company offsites, ask about adding a few candids or group photos to the mix, too!