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Putting your best face
forward is critical in a fast paced online market What should you wear to make your headshot session reflect your true personality
How often should you change your headshot
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The digital handshake - make your first impression Dubbed “the new handshake,” professional headshots are now the first introduction to you, your business and your personal brand. Shouldn’t that intro be the best it can be? With 93% of HR professionals and recruiters tapping into LinkedIn to find quality candidates, plus 2 in 3 on Facebook and more than half utilizing Twitter, that headshot has countless applications in your professional life!
You need a powerful, compelling, and confidencebuilding headshot Should your profile pic be the family vacation, the fun night out, or worse; the logo or abstract shot? Or should it be a powerful, compelling and confidence-building headshot that makes prospective clients, employers and partners want to click “Connect”?
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Before heading in to the studio, think about all of the things that make up your personal brand, and what you want others to take away from your profile page. Jot down some key words and phrases, and bring them to your shoot. Think about what exemplifies your personal brand to you. Are you a chef? An educator? A writer? Are there props that could help tell your story? Bring them along!
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We can take a couple different shots in different outfits —so you’ll have a series to choose from. You may want to tailor your profile picture based on the social media platform you’re using. Remember to have fun! A relaxed, comfortable “you” will naturally exude confidence.
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It’s important that your look matches the image you’re trying to convey. What you wear on a daily basis is a great place to start. Solid colors are always a good choice, as are tops with strong collars and necklines. Even though you’ll only be shot from the shoulders up, it’s important you’re pulled together from head to toe. You may want a shot or two that are pulled back a bit. Aim for clothes that complement your skin and eye tones, and steer clear of bold colors.
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When is the right time to update my headshot?
When you should replace your headshot depends on a lot of different factors, including your profession, age and goals. A general corporate rule of thumb is every two years.
shots are frequently what your customers or potential employers see first, and you want this image to reflect who you are, right now.
well-versed in ways to subtly alter your photograph to make the image truly reflect the appearance you would like.
I recommend changing your headshot if you change your hair color or cut drastically, for instance from blonde, to black or brown. You want people to be able to recognize YOU as you currently are.
If you are in a creative or performance based field, updating your headshots should be done every year or for each tryout. You want your headshot to show your range, and you can tailor your images to each role your are trying to land.
For instance, changing my camera angle can either make you look powerful and in charge, or warm and friendly. As your portrait professional, I will work with you to capture the essence of who you are, personally and professionally.
It’s also essential to update your headshot if you gain or lose a significant amount of weight - anything over 30 pounds. Head-
If you have never had a professional headshot, now is the time to get one! As a professional portrait photographer, I’m
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My amazing team of hair and makeup artists can create a look just for you that will highlight your best features. Professional hair and makeup can change how you look on camera, and my artists know exactly how to achieve any number of professional looks and will work with you to obtain one that’s right for you.
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eadshot sessions generally last about 90 minutes, with 45 minutes of that being in hair and makeup. Because the camera sees things in two dimensions, and our eyes see things three dimensionally, there is a difference between what you see in the mirror, and what you will see in a photograph. My team of artists have been trained in how to properly apply makeup and style hair for the best results in your images. This typically means your makeup is about 30% darker than you would wear to the office, and more styling is done to the front and top of your hair than the back. These amazing ladies also take what you have brought to wear into consideration when applying your makeup, and styl-
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ing your hair. In order to really have a cohesive look, all elements of your photograph should match. My team and I will combine your professional ambitions with your own unique personality and style, to create images that capture the best of who you are. After you leave hair and makeup, you will be in the studio for 3045 minutes, and have up to three outfit and background changes. I suggest a solid light color background, a mottled midrange background, and a solid darker color. This will give you many options for each platform you wish to use your images on. Facebook images tend to look better with lighter backgrounds, while images on Linkedin and other trade publications favor darker backgrounds.
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PREPARING FOR YOUR SHOOT
Tanning
Day of your session
If you don’t normally tan, don’t start now! If you spray tan, make
For normal to dry hair, shampoo and style the day before as usual,
sure not to get your new application the day of or the day before and
and sleep on it for your appointment the next day. For oily hair,
have at least one shower from the application of the tan. The residue
shampoo morning of appointment, and add mousse before drying.
from the tanning process can easily transfer to clothing and furniture. Arrive with a clean and moisturized face. On the day If you use a tanning bed, make your last session at least two days
of your session, don’t use any products with sunscreen
before your session. That ensures enough time for your skin to rest.
as they can make your face look white for the camera.
Hair
Bring a hand moisturizer with you, a fresh application before your session will help your skin look supple. Avoid lotions with tanning agents or sunscreens.
If you are going to get a cut or color, do so at least a week in advance as your hair cut will look it’s best after a week of the cut. It will also give you time to correct any color issues that could arise.
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for you to change and not mess up your hair & makeup.
The best thing to do for your skin is drink at least 8 glasses of wa-
you won’t have white streaks on your outfits when you change.
Wear a clear deodorant instead of the white powder kind so that
ter a day (all the time, but at least a week before your session). The next best thing is get a good nights sleep the night prior to your session. Drinking alcohol the night prior to your session can make your skin puffy and blotchy. Don’t try any new products the week prior to your session as they can cause redness and breakouts.
Nail Polish
And finally, breathe and relax! You’ll have a great time.
If you are going to paint your nails, any classic color will look amazing and won’t date your images. Make sure it’s chip free and cleanly done.
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Photographer
Annah Brown
I want the photographs I take be the best pictures you’ve ever seen of yourself. No matter your size, body shape, or skin tone, you’ll leave a session with me feeling like a knockout. Once you get your completed pictures, I guarantee you’ll be walking on clouds. The best day of my life is when one of my clients looks at her proofs and is totally speechless. My favorite words? “Oh my god. I can’t believe that’s me!”
Makeup Artist Your features and facial shape play a large role in what kind of makeup will look good on you. I will use my many years of experience to help you choose a look you love. Whether you are looking for a focus lip, or a glimmering smoky eye, I can work magic to create a subtle yet statement making look just for you.
Abby Bryan
Hairstylist If you have a particular look in mind, feel free to bring a picture from a magazine to show me what you’d like. Or, you can let me take the lead. I’ll use my 12 years of professional experience to find a style that best complements the true you. You’ll look and feel flawless as you have your headshot photo session.
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PRODUCTS & PRICING
Now that you look your best in these images, don’t forget about your family & friends! You can purchase prints for them to put on their walls, and for you to use!
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Now that you have all these great professional images where do you want to put them?
HEADSHOT SESSION FEE $99 in studio $129 + mileage on site PRODUCT OPTION 8 x 10 $35 each 11 x 14 $45 each 16 x 20 $75 each 24 x 30 $145 each Linen textured or metallic finished archival photograph prints packaged in acid free tissue paper and a specially crafted presentation box.
DIGITAL OPTION Digital File $150 each Each digital file purchase contains two files. Both are unbranded and unwatermarked files, one being sized and sharpened specifically for print media such as journals or advertising, and the other will be sized and sharpened for online and social media usage. All digital files will come with a full release for usage without credit.
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You only get one chance to make a first impression. Make it count. ANNAH BROWN PHOTOGRAPHY (260 ) 750 - 2334 ANNAH@ANNAHBROWN.COM