Many people wonder whether the headshot photography session they booked for themselves 5 years ago is still valid. Well, it is if you are The Wolverine! Otherwise, you age like the rest of us and your face changes from year to year.
Not only that, but your attire, style, hair color, and other aspects of your personality might be different. So why in particular should that matter? Is updating your headshot something you should invest in? Let’s delve a little deeper.
Corporate Headshots
If the purpose of your headshot is a corporate look, you may be able to use your photos from a couple of years ago. However, if you feel like updating your look on LinkedIn, or if you just want a different professional photo than the one you have been using for every single job application, a headshot photography session might be in order. As a rule of thumb, take a new photo every couple of years regardless of validity.
A Change in Your Look
If you have had a significant change in your look—such as a different hair color, a piercing, going from long hair to short or vice versa—it would seem pertinent to get in touch with a headshot photographer to book your slot. A tattoo or a change in industry might also need a different photo shoot to truly show off yourself. If you present an old photo with your resume and show up in a completely different look, you risk seeming unprofessional and unwilling to make efforts.
Job-Specific Photos
You may be applying to a particular field that requires a headshot portfolio. For instance, actors and model headshots are a requirement when applying to schools or when going in for auditions. If you belong to either of these fields, you must always have an up-to-date headshot session to show the next big director or brand. Sometimes, industries ask for job-specific photos that capture you in a certain kind of get-up or background. Let your photographer know the particulars when you book your slot.
Professional is Best
Lastly, if you have made the terrible mistake of using a selfie or a phone camera photo as a professional headshot, we recommend amending it at once. Your photo may be good enough quality, but it would seem comically inept compared to a professional headshot by a good portrait photographer. Not only do professionals know the ins and outs of headshot photography, they can also present you in the best possible light!
If you are looking for a headshot photographer in the Greensboro area, we recommend you look into Doug Burke Headshots. Give us a call at 336.486.9932 and let ‘em work their magic!
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