Client Stories: Bay Area CPR Instructor Chris Schlesinger

Can you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about what you do? 

I'm the owner of In Home CPR, a mobile First Aid & CPR training company to comes to businesses and homes to teach classes.

What motivated you to get a new headshot?  How old was your previous headshot?

I wasn't happy with the quality of my previous headshot. It was 3 years old.

How did you feel about your old headshot, and what were you looking for in your new one? 

My previous headshot never felt satisfying. The resolution, backdrop, and the expression on my face weren't good enough. The headshot looked a bit amateurish.

In what ways do you think your new headshot has impacted your business, visibility or job search? 

Our business is built on trust. We come into people's homes and businesses, so a headshot that conveys an owner who is confidence, competence, empathic, and gives clients that feeling that this is a person you can trust is so important toward them hiring us.

Have you received any feedback or comments on your new headshot?

Lots of positive feedback!

How important do you think a professional headshot is for someone in your field? 

believe it's essential. Online reviews are great, but attaching those reviews to a face you trust makes the sale.

What advice would you give to someone considering getting a new headshot? 

Do it if your face impacts sales.

Were you nervous or uncomfortable with the idea of having your photos taken and if so how was the experience in the end? 

Not at all. (Former actor)

How did you prepare for your headshot session, and do you have any tips for others on how to get ready for theirs?

I practiced in front of a mirror to get the type of facial expression I wanted for the headshot.

Is there anything else you’d like to share about your experience or the impact of your new headshot?

Jeff was very easy to work with and efficient.

How was your experience working with S72 for your headshot session?

This process of setting up the shoot and the shoot itself was very easy and low stress. Getting into your building and the protocol of arriving at your studio door was a bit unclear to me, but it worked out.