A corporate headshot is a portrait of yourself used for professional uses, such as resumes, business cards, company websites, etc. There are a few essential elements to a good corporate headshot, such as your wardrobe, posing properly, and the backdrop. Sometimes, some professionals may choose to shoot their headshots outdoors and in front of famous landmarks, but there are a few reasons why that’s a bad idea. It can compromise the overall quality of your photograph, which can lead to a bad impression—which may be the determining factor in getting hired or acquiring a potential client onboard. So, this article explains why adding a famous landmark in the background is not good in a corporate headshot.
It Will Be Impossible to Place It in a Way That Looks Good
The first and perhaps most obvious one has to do with the layout of a corporate headshot. Almost all corporate headshots are perfect squares. So, it’s going to be really difficult to fit a famous landmark in the background. Either you’ll be hiding most of it, half of it won’t make it into the frame, or it’ll look like you’re wearing it like a hat. As a result, the landmark will just look silly and not contribute to the aesthetics of your headshot.
A Landmark Is Distracting
You are the focus of your corporate headshot. So, nothing in the image should overpower your presence, and a famous landmark will most likely do just that. At most, the landmark is just a distraction that takes the viewers’ attention away from you, and that’s counterproductive to what the photograph is attempting to achieve.
You May End Up with an Unflattering Photo
Nearly every famous landscape is going to be significantly taller than you. Thus, the photographer may have to click your photo from a relatively low angle to capture you and the landmark. As a result, you may have to get your picture taken from an unflattering angle. Taking photos from a relatively low angle can expose a double chin or create the illusion of one. So, it’s not worth it to ruin your appearance for a landmark.
It May Compromise the Lighting
It is going to be difficult for the photographer to get great lighting both on you and the landmark. Thus, your photo may look bad if either is not properly lit.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know why adding a famous landmark in the background is not good in a corporate headshot, it is best to look for a qualified photographer who can take your headshot at a suitable location.
If you’re looking for an expert to take your professional or personal photos, we at Doug Burke Photography can help. We know the nuances of each type of photo style, and we can help you get comfortable in your skin to ensure that your headshot and other photos represent you as authentically as possible.
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