When everyone has a camera on their cell phone, it’s easy to think you don’t need professional photos for your headshots. Can’t a friend just snap a good picture of you with their iPhone in Portrait Mode?

Well, you can, but you definitely won’t get an image that conveys the right impression of you and your personal or professional brand. If you choose to get professional headshots, you should do them right—hire a professional who can help you create the images you want. 

Image is everything.

In the post-COVID world, the image you project is even more important than ever. Professional headshots give an impression of expertise that a selfie or blurry photo from your company party just doesn’t. Whether you’re job hunting or trying to promote your own business, you want project the best possible impression with your headshot.

Think of your headshot as your own personal logo. It’s the quickest and simplest way to get noticed by everyone from potential employers to prospective clients.

A professional can get you the results you want.

Anyone can snap a quick photo, but if you want a high-quality image, then you need a professional headshot photographer. A pro knows their craft, everything from composition to lighting to posing, and they’ll ensure that you get the photos you want.

After all, you want people to hire you for your services because you’re a professional and the best at what you do. The same is true for your headshots: hire someone who has the skills and expertise to do the job and do it well.

Invest in your professional growth.

More than a financial investment, professional headshots are an investment in your future, whether it’s your career or your own company. Quality, eye-catching images can create a solid first impression for potential employers or clients and can make them more likely to trust you and connect with you.

Professional headshots are about so much more than having an image for your LinkedIn or other social media profiles. They’re about putting your best face forward as you network and connect with potential employers and prospective clients, and a professional photographer can help you do that!