Why are headshots important?
Why are headshots
important
for first
impressions?
You have 7 seconds to make a first impression.
According to an article by Forbes Magazine, you have 7 seconds to make a first impression. Guess what? That’s what your headshot can do for you. Nowadays, it is your virtual introduction. It will create an almost instantaneous trust or distrust. There is no doubt it’s a double-edged sword.
That’s why it’s so important to invest the time and energy into getting a professional portrait taken. The kicker is, it’s not that expensive. Most high-end photographers will be in the $150-$200 range for a fully edited headshot. Totally worth the investment when you consider what’s at stake.
Branding.
You are your brand. This can’t be the first time you are hearing this. Doctors, lawyers, insurance and real estate agents – you are the face of your companies. People are online. They’re on LinkedIn, websites, social media and more. Are you using your last family vacation picture as your professional headshot? Even worse, are you using some lame iPhone picture? Sure, nothing screams “Spend thousands of dollars with me! I can be trusted!” like a half-assed headshot. Be your brand!
Build Credibility.
At this point, it should be sinking in. A professional headshot lends to your credibility as a professional. Did you know a LinkedIn profile with a picture gets 14 times more clicks? This is a fact and something we should all be concerned with.
Not only will your headshot help you build credibility, it will help give you and your business a more professional look. And we all know, people want to spend money with people they feel they can trust. There is no better way to build instant trust.
If you are interested in making the best first impression possible by updating your headshot, contact us to set something up. We look forward to helping you build the best digital impression possible.