When we talk about professional headshots, it often involves a studio and using at least one light. But if you’re on a budget or out of the studio, you can still get professional-looking headshots without using any artificial lighting. In this video from Adorama, David Bergman will show you how. David suggests shooting headshots. The best headshot poses come from the client walking toward the camera. Its a great tip on how to pose for a headshot. Having your client sit can offer a connection to the surroundings. It will also make her feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Use Your Surroundings to Avoid Awkward Portraits. For maximum clarity, you need to keep your phone as still as possible. Use both hands and tuck your elbows into your sides to prevent your phone from wobbling up and down. Better still, steady your phone on top of a table or other sturdy surface. Frame your photo generously. This is especially important if you have multiple headshots on the same page. Angle your body at 45 degrees with one shoulder back. Tilt your chin slightly down, smile and look up at the camera. For your arm placement place your palms on your thighs, elbows out so they’re lifted just off the body. We’re not going for a tea-pot shape here, but a relaxed, natural pose that flatters the line of the body from shoulder to waist.
That’s why it’s incredibly important to always appear professional, both in-person and online. And while most career-driven women understand the importance of business professional attire in-person, far too many fail to exude that same professionalism online—the very first place (or next place) most professional contacts will see you!
Instead of using a selfie-stick to take your next LinkedIn photo, consider a professional headshot instead.
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