Why invest in a professional headshot?

Your headshot is the photo that says hello

Years ago it was said that you have twenty seconds to make a first impression. These days it's more like a half second. With everything from marketing to applying for a job to social interactions now happening online, a good headshot is more important than ever. Even if an initial contact is in person, a great headshot on a business card, website, social profile, or résumé reinforces your good first impression.

Why use a professional photographer for your headshot? Just about everyone has a smartphone these days, so why not just shoot a selfie or get a friend to take the photo? For the same reason most people have scissors and a comb at home, but go to a professional barber or stylist for a haircut; it looks better when done by someone with the training and skills to cut and style hair and shows you take pride in your appearance and are willing to invest in your image.

A professional photographer will get to know you and learn what image you want to project and put experience and training into providing you with a headshot that engages and impresses.