Business headshots: Who needs Them & what to look for

What Are Business Headshots?

Business headshots are essential visual tools that showcase your professionalism and entrepreneurial spirit. These photos are often featured on company websites, investor documents, and social media, helping shape your public and professional image.

A great business headshot combines formal or business-casual attire with a confident, approachable expression. This conveys your leadership qualities and competence, crucial for building credibility with potential investors, partners, and customers. A well-crafted headshot captures your professionalism and vision, boosting your reputation and enhancing your business’s brand.

You can see some examples of business headshots on this page and you can view my full portfolio for more.

Who Needs Business Headshots?

Every professional aiming to establish credibility and strengthen their personal brand needs a business headshot. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate executive, consultant, real estate agent, lawyer, or anyone else looking to make a strong professional impression, a high-quality headshot is key.

Business headshots on LinkedIn, company websites, and promotional materials increase your visibility and help build trust with potential clients, partners, and employers. They are an essential asset for career advancement and networking in today’s digital world.

What Should I Look For In An Business Headshot Photographer?

When choosing a photographer for business headshots, it’s important to select someone who specializes in professional portraiture and understands branding. Look for a photographer with a proven track record of delivering unique, modern, creative, and professional images that align with your industry standards. Their portfolio should demonstrate an ability to capture the subject’s professionalism and confidence through appropriate poses and backgrounds that complement their industry and personal brand. Additionally the ability to provide guidance on attire and posture during the shoot are key qualities.

Make certain your headshot is unique to you and the photographer understands your brand, persona, and the image you want to project with your business headshots.

Above all else, review the photographer's portfolio. Look for a photographer whose work is exceptional and stands out. Opting for an inexpensive photographer isn't a good idea when your career or business depends on it.

HOW SHOULD MY Business HEADSHOTS LOOK?

With extensive experience in business headshots, I recognize the critical role these images play in a professional setting. It’s vital that your headshot not only looks polished but also showcases your unique personality and style. This ensures that your headshot effectively reflects who you are, serving as a powerful tool in communicating your individuality to potential employers, clients, and colleagues.

Your business headshot should perfectly encapsulate your professional persona, customized to highlight your expertise and the unique qualities that set you apart in your industry. It's vital that the headshot reflects the professional image you aim to project, blending your personal style with the expectations of your field. Lighting plays a critical role here; it should be used not only to illuminate your best features but also to experiment with slightly more creative setups that can enhance the dynamic aspects of your professional character. Your attire should be chosen to reflect your role and the norms of your industry while also staying true to your personal style, embodying both professionalism and your individual style. Overall, your business headshot should be a distinctive and compelling representation, crafted to make a strong and authentic impression on colleagues, clients, and competitors alike.

I take the time to get to know you, your personal brand, and what you want to communicate through your image. Together, we will determine the best look that suits your personality and style, creating a custom business headshot tailored to meet your specific needs. My goal is to ensure that your headshot is not just a photograph, but an authentic representation of you.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR FOR MY HEADSHOTS?

For business professionals, a headshot needs to strike the perfect balance between authority and approachability. A tailored suit or a professional blouse with a blazer typically serves as the standard attire, projecting competence and confidence. Neutral colors like navy, gray, or black are preferred for their universal appeal and ability to convey seriousness. However, it’s important to inject a touch of your personal style into your outfit to stand out. This could be through a distinctive tie, an elegant piece of jewelry, or a uniquely patterned blouse that reflects your personality without overwhelming the image. While it’s common to stick with formal wear, considering a smart-casual approach—such as a stylish sweater or a professional yet colorful top—can break the mold and make your headshot memorable. This adjustment not only keeps you within professional bounds but also highlights your individuality, ensuring you don’t just blend into the professional landscape.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE S72?

Custom: My business headshots are completely customized to your personality. There are no pre-set lighting/studio setups like most photographers use with their clients. The look and style is completely up to you or we can work together to find a look that works best for you.

Experience: I've captured the images of people from all professions in every style, and I can get the same excellent results for you.

Quality: You will not find a better photographer for business headshots in the San Francisco Bay Area (or anywhere in my opinion). The quality of my work speaks for itself. I pay close attention to details and quality throughout the process from lighting all the way to retouching the final images. I have more 5 star reviews than any other headshot photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area. More than 500 (at the time of this writing) across Yelp, Google, and Facebook.

Ease: Getting your picture taken can be intimidating for many, but I make it an easy and painless experience from beginning to end.

No Risk: Booking is risk free with my 100% money back guarantee on individual sessions.

You know What You’re Getting: When you book with S72, you're getting me, not a team. Other studios have multiple photographers, so you never know whose taking your photos. Every image on my site is my work, and I’ll be the one photographing you.

HOW MUCH SHOULD HEADSHOTS COST?

As with anything you tend to get what you pay for and business headshots are no different.

Your business headshots are often the first impression people will get about you or your company so you need to make it a good one. The difference in price between high end custom business headshots and cheap ones is pennies a day over the life of the headshot. Something your brand and image are more valuable than.

Business Headshots aren’t something you directly profit from on so it may be hard to put a dollar value on them. For some, this makes it easy to think they should just get the cheapest “decent” business headshot they can find. Most people underestimate what a quality headshot costs so they don’t budget appropriately when looking for a photographer. A lower priced business headshot photographer is typically lower priced for a reason.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, headshot prices range significantly, as does the quality. Find a photographer whose work is outstanding and who can provide a custom headshot that suits your style and brand, making an investment in your personal and professional image.

I am confident in my ability to deliver headshots that stand out for their quality. Compare my work with others and see the difference in quality. Now is an excellent time to consider updating your image. Reach out through the form below to discuss a custom headshot or click “book now” in the upper right corner.