Did you know you have less than 30 seconds to make a first impression?

Not only that, it takes someone less than 7 seconds to make a judgement about you. We live in a world that opinions are formed by the way we look, and the professional world is no exception.  In business situations we have don’t have a lot of time to make a great first impression. We need that first impression to be authentic.  More than ever people are hiring, purchasing, contacting, booking, scheduling, and doing their business virtually.   Since the majority of business is done online now, it is crucial to make a strong first impression with your profile picture or headshot.  If you want to be treated like a professional, you must look like a professional both in person and online.  You will want to give people a reason to want to do business with you. What does your current headshot say about you?  Is it professional? Now is the time to take control of your first impression!  The headshot you choose to share with the world is going to be your first chance to make a strong and lasting impression.

When you have a headshot done by a professional photographer, it will help you to grow your business and increase your networking. 

It will help you develop customer relationships and build trust.  You can use a professional headshot in printed brochures and cards, on your social media, on company directories, and on websites.  Your prospective boss or client will be doing online research to learn more about you as a person before they hire you.  Clients want to connect with a friendly face.  You need to stand out in a overly crowded marketplace, and a headshot that differentiates you will do just that!  You need to make your online presence work for you, not against you!  A great looking professional headshot will do just that!  

Having a professional headshot shows that you are serious, and you take your profession seriously.  

It shows your potential business connections that you care about your career, yourself, and details.  You can trust a professional photographer to use their knowledge and experience to create something that is well lit and well posed with a great expression. Follow that up with natural retouching and you will get a winning image. That image will create a great first impression, and will make you look approachable, professional, and friendly.  

Make sure you keep your headshot current. 

If you have changed anything about your appearance, it might be a good idea to get a new headshot.  There are also other factors that play into that timing.  If you are wondering if it is time for a new headshot, make sure to check out our article on “How often should you update your professional headshot?”  Clothing also plays a critical role in a successful headshot.  You can also read our article about “What to Wear for Business Headshots”. 

What are you waiting for?  Now is the time to book your professional headshot with Kari Douma Photography today!