Post by Georgie Greene Photography

What's the difference between a GOOD headshot and a GREAT headshot? A GOOD headshot has great lighting, strong composition, and you look the part. The image is professional, polished and high quality. But those things alone don't make a GREAT headshot. The most important element is the energy your face gives off. Do you look approachable? Do you look confident? Do you look like someone people would trust? That's what people respond to. A GREAT headshot captures your essence and allows your personality to come through. More often than not, it's as simple as a genuine smile. People don't connect with perfect, they connect with real. Your headshot needs to feel like you, and that takes time. It's rarely achieved in a five-minute 'quick headshot'. Most people need time to relax, build trust with their photographer and forget the camera is even there. That's when the real magic happens. That's when authentic expressions emerge and your true personality shines through. Because GREAT headshots don't just show what you look like, they show who you are. And that's important because your headshot is your workhorse and digital handshake. It's representing you every day on LinkedIn, your website and social media, long before you've met a potential client, customer or employer. When was the last time you updated the image that's representing you online?