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Top Tips
Get yourself
camera ready
These days we need photographs for everything from social media profiles to traditional publicity material, so it’s vital to have an impressive, professional headshot to present yourself in your best most, business-like way.
But don’t worry if the mere thought of a photoshoot turns your knees to jelly. With a little planning, and the right photographer, you’ll get great results. And you might even have fun! Here are some tips to help you get camera ready.
1. Think about what you need your headshot
for. Is it for your LinkedIn or Facebook profiles? Or do you need it for a corporate website? This will determine the style of the shoot, which will help you choose the right photographer.
2. Do your homework and visit the websites of
professional photographers in your area. Take a look at their reviews on Facebook, LinkedIn and Google to find out what others think of their work. Rapport and trust are so important so have a chat with a couple of photographers to get a feel for how well you’d work together.
3. Once you’ve commissioned your chosen
photographer, expect a Zoom consultation. This is a chance for you to get to know each other a little and to ask any questions you might have.
4. Make sure you discuss how the headshot will be used so your photographer can give you
guidance on what to wear. My advice is to dress in the way you would to meet a client. Think too about how you might introduce your brand identity or logo colours into your outfit.
If you intend visiting your hair stylist, make sure your appointment is 10 days before the shoot to give the cut time to settle down and look more natural. Bring a mirror and a brush or comb with you to the shoot so you can regularly check how you look.
5. Ask for a morning session so you and your
photographer are at your best. The earlier the shoot, the less time you’ll have to get anxious. You want to be bright eyed and bushy tailed for your session so get a good sleep the night before and drink plenty water so you’re well hydrated.
And last but not least – RELAX! It’s your photographer’s job to get the best out of you so that you can enjoy the experience. The more relaxed you are, the better the results will be.
Based in Kingston-upon-Thames, Annie Armitage is an award-winning professional photographer who has specialised in family, portrait, and personal branding photography since setting up her business in 2007.
In March 2021, Annie won Silver in the Women Who Work With Families category of the Best Business Women Awards 2020. She was listed in the f:Entrepreneur Top 100 women 2020 and has been a keynote speaker at several photographic events.
m: 07711 391919 | e: annie@anniearmitage.com w: www.anniearmitage.com
The pandemic changed my life for the better – I left my old job and became a Visiting Angel. Interview with an Angel!
Nix is one of our amazing caregivers who throughout the pandemic has been supporting older people to remain living safely in their own home.
Nix is a Chessington resident who found Visiting Angels North Surrey through Chessington Chat, a local publication. Gems like Nix are hard to find and we always need more ‘Angels’ just like her!
Nix was the 3rd caregiver that we recruited and through her commitment to the company and her clients she has helped the company and our wonderful reputation for providing quality care grow.
“It is a strong commendation of Nix that she helped me through this …., ” Client’s husband.
Nix, can you tell us what you were doing before you became a caregiver with Visiting Angels North Surrey?
I ve had a number of jobs in my working life but more recently I was working in a tile shop. I’m quite creative and I loved helping customers choose the right tile for them. Interestingly I had a job as a senior project administrator in Trident court (which was Siemens Plessey at the time) where Visiting Angels are based many years ago, so it’s nice to be back.
What attracted you to becoming a caregiver?
During lockdown I had started to help my neighbour and realised that I liked making people happy. Giving them respect, patience and dignity. I enjoy finding out about their condition, i.e dementia or Parkinson’s and giving them the best care to make them feel comfortable and happy according to their specific needs. Basically, treat clients how I would like to be treated if I could not look after myself.
What’s the best bit of being a Visiting Angel?
Everyone at Visiting Angels is really caring and are wonderful people. The owners are considerate of their staff as well as clients and clearly strive to meet the needs of both. It is a pleasure working with them.
What would you say to anyone who is thinking about care as a new job?
Do it. It is so rewarding, knowing that you have done everything you can for someone to make them feel special - it makes you feel special too. It’s a great feeling.
At Visiting Angels, we want to provide the best quality care through the recruitment of the best caregivers. We are committed to training and supporting people with the right qualities and passion for “care” to become competent caregivers.
If you want to do care the right way and have a desire to help others then please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
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