Taking great headshots
When
it was time for me to get my first headshots done, I was a nervous wreck. I don’t really consider myself photogenic, I
had no idea how to “take good pictures,” I instantly spot all of my “flaws” and
tend to be relentless with the self-criticism, thinking, “Gawd, I hope all
these pics don’t end up with fat face.” “My hair looks so flat and blah, I hate it.” “That angle makes me look gi-normous!”
I
know, I know: my headshot looks fine
(three good shots out of 100, or so I told myself). And I can’t believe how much I’ve used it …
it goes on everything! My articles,
books, press releases, websites … for the independent professional, it is a
crucial part of our branding. A good
picture should showcase your energy, help you seem interesting to your
customers, and give off a warm, inviting air.
I
didn’t bring a stylist to my first shoot, but I did talk to some of my friends
in the entertainment industry (whom I know from my former life doing artist
management) and got some fabulous tips that can help all of us get better
results from our shoots.
