Modern Headshot Photography
What is the best type of headshots for your team? The ones where your people are comfortable to be themselves. Sometimes this is about the location/setting but more often than not it’s about providing a space that feels safe, welcoming and accepting. When people can allow their true selves to shine, this radiates through their portraits. The result is have a portrait that you love to share.
The style and look of your headshots is another key aspect to creating cohesive headshots that help differentiate your organisation from the sea of sameness.
Read on to find out what styles of headshot photography are available to you and to figure out what’s involved in making your headshot photoshoot happen.
Headshot portrait taken just outside the Melbourne office for Money Place
Headshot style options
The look and style of your headshots should feel right at home within your brand style and culture. It’s a good idea to think about what style of photography you would like to have for your headshots.
Here are some examples of what your headshots could look like. Scroll down to see the examples of each style/setting.
Outdoors - each person in a different setting
Outdoors - everyone in the same setting
Indoors - against a plain backdrop
Indoors - everyone in the same setting
Indoors - each person in a different setting
Headshots that help you stand out from the crowd
Give space for your people to express themselves - this could be through fashion, posing , storytelling and even adding personal props that have meaning to each individual. This can even be shoes, as shown in the example above.
Not too posey - Stiff, unnatural poses are out the window thanks! What we want to do is allow your uniqueness to shine. This will happen by providing an inviting experience and some gentle direction from me, your photographer.
During your headshot photoshoot we will have time to break the ice with a chat and then I’ll step you through the process of where to stand. I’ll give you some directions where needed and click click click, it’s done.
Dress to impress and comfort - encourage your team to wear clothing that represents both the workplace culture and their personalities. Wear clothing that feels good, not itchy or too tight or too loose fitting, just right. The clothing that you feel good wearing will help your feel good when you step infront of the camera.
Bring the colour - Break up the black and white shirts with solid blocks of colour. A mix of solid colours across your headshots looks fabulous.
Headshot portrait taken at the office/workplace for Cecure
How to prepare for your Headshot photography:
Timing - Give your team plenty of lead time ahead of photo day. This allows people to feel prepared and more comfortable. It’ll also allow time for everyone to have hair cuts, shaving maintenance and wardrobe options arranged to fit in with their photoshoot day.
Set expectations - Once your headshot photography is booked, let everyone know where they need to be and for how long. This way people can plan their workday around their photoshoot. Puts everyone’s minds at ease by letting people know that they will be able to choose their images.
Retouching - For my clients, each headshot that’s selected will get a final polish. This includes things such as reducing reflections in glasses, blemish removal, hair tidying etc. The images I supply will very much look like you at your best, with some natural edits where needed.
Headshot portrait taken at the office/workplace for Starburst Insights
Make your ABOUT US page remarkable:
Everyone loves to click through to the “about us” page to see who exactly is behind the brand. What do we see when we click through to meet your team?
Do you have headshot images that:
Are up to date
Include all of your current team
Represent everyone in a professional style
Images that are cohesive and match your brand style
Headshots that your team love and are happy to share
If your Melbourne team needs new headshot photography that isn’t too cheese-ie then get in touch and let’s help share the best of your business with the world.
Available for photography assignments across Melbourne and Australia wide. Get in touch to find out about getting your headshots photography happening.
