Once you have decided to update your or your corporate team’s headshot – check my blog post « 6 reasons why you need professional headshots » -, it is time to decide who will be your photographer!
A headshot should create a powerful first impression on people who see it and offer a glimpse into your personality. In order to do so, you need to choose a photographer who makes you feel confident and comfortable, and helps you showcase your qualities.
Here is a list of things to look for and questions to ask your headshot photographer before booking:
CHOOSE YOUR CORPORATE HEADSHOT PHOTOGRAPHER | ATLANTA photographer
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Laure Pascal-Glorieux from Laure Photography is specialized in personal branding and headshots photography. Laure lives in Atlanta GA.
If you have any question regarding corporate headshots or brand photography or if you want to know more about my Atlanta GA sessions, Contact me! I would be happy to help you make the experience easy and relaxed as well as provide you with images you will be proud to share.
Here are some other blog posts that might interest you:
Meet Laure, your brand photographer
Difference between headshots and branding pictures
Choose the right background for your professional Headshots
6 reasons why you need Professional Headshots
1. PHOTOGRAPHER HEADSHOT PORTFOLIO
Does the photographer has experience with corporate headshot for large groups?
Do you like what you see on the website and in the portfolio?
Do you like the editing style? What about the poses?
Do the headshots in the portfolio reflect skills in posing and coaching so that everyone looks their best and most relaxed?
2. SESSION ORGANIZATION
This one is mainly for big corporate teams. When you’re putting together a full day of headshots, one of the hardest part is to schedule time slots, find and prepare the room, get people ready on time…
Ask your photographer if they can help you organize the day so each person is photographed quickly and easily. What is the plan for sick people? And for the day when you will add new staff?
What is the overall process from inquiry to photo delivery?
3. PERSONALITY
Talk to your headshot photographer before booking. This will give you a taste of their personality.
Make sure they’re friendly, professional, and can put people at ease, because it will show in the photos. If you feel like you and the photographer have a good connection, that is a good sign that your headshots will turn out as expected. It will help get a great experience and feel at ease on the session’s day.
4 COMMUNICATION
Before making a decision make sure the photographer includes a pre-booking consultation. Be honest and communicate exactly what you are looking for with your photographer. It is key for getting the headshots you need.
It is also the time to share all your questions and concerns , such as how to prepare, what to wear… Your photographer should listen to you and offer advices to help you bring your vision to life.
For example, I send all my headshots clients a questionnaire and a headshot session guide. It helps me understand their expectations and field of activity. It also gives them all the advices needed to prepare for their session.
5. PRICE
Make sure you know exactly what you’re paying for. Check that all the options in the package are spelled out ahead of time, and ask how the pricing will change if you add or remove people from the shoot.
Ask the photographer what is included and what is not included i.e. how many images you will get, the selection and editing process, the delivery time… or any other factors that may influence the final price.
Getting a new headshot done is an investment, but it counts as a marketing and advertising expense for work. So remember to include it when submitting for your next tax return.
People often ask me what are the differences between headshots and branding pictures. So let’s dedicate a full blog to it!
Headshots and branding photo sessions are very different, in terms of preparation, content, duration and price! They have one common thing tough. Headshots are included in a personal branding session but your personal brand session will include so much more than that.
You are going to get a lot lot of information here under but don’t worry, I have resources to help you through both your headshots and branding journeys!
HEADSHOTS PICTURES
I usually deliver 3 to 5 high resolution edited images after a headshots session. The pictures will mostly be taken from the waist up. You can select two outfits, combine standing and sitting poses, in one location. I will dedicate another blog to the different headshot backgrounds options!
BRANDING OR PERSONAL BRANDING PICTURES ARE VERY DIFFERENT
A personal branding session is 100% customized to your needs. Each element, such as the outfits you will wear, the locations we will select and your brand colors, will be carefully studied. They will help showcase the uniqueness of your brand and personality.
It will include headshots, your work environment, your business vibe, some lifestyle shots, pictures showing your personality, your creative process, details… and so MUCH more!
As your session is unique, planning is crucial. It helps me understand what you need, your business, your brand, your goals and the messages you want to share. I will also get a better view on how you will use the images, what makes you unique, who your ideal client is.
On the session day, my goal is to understand your brand so well that I can articulate everything as if it was my own.
Personal Brand session typically last half a day or a full day and include different outfits and locations.
It also includes a commercial right to the images. It means that you can use all the high and web resolution edited images for any business communication without restriction.
LEARN MORE!
As you can see, the differences between headshots and a branding pictures are huge! If you feel overwhelmed, this is totally normal. I have create, for my headshots and branding clients, two dedicated 15 pages Welcome Guide to explain the specificities, the process and what to expect. It will answer all your questions!
You can also go and check the dedicated sections on my website for more information: Branding / Headshots
And read this blog to know more about Laure Photography!
