Unveiling Top DIY Headshot Tips & Tricks

Summary:

• Setting the Scene for Your DIY Headshot
• Tech Tools to Discover
• DIY Headshot Poses and Angles
• How to Fine-Tune Your Headshot
• Taking an Extra Step with Your DIY Headshot

When we think of headshots, we often think of the professional photograph a company President or CEO would have on their website. That's a good place to start, but a headshot is much more than that. A headshot is a must for anyone from career professionals to freelancers, bloggers, founders and everyone in between.

Believe it or not, a headshot can be a deciding factor that will dictate if someone contacts you or not. In fact, according to LinkedIn, their members are 21 times more likely to get their profile viewed and can get up to 36 times more messages when using a LinkedIn profile picture.

Everyone deserves access to a headshot that will create an impact, but not everyone has access to the funds needed to get an in-studio headshot done.

It's time to take some notes because, in this blog post, we'll cover top DIY headshot tips and tricks that will allow you to create a strong first impression for a fraction of the cost.

Setting the Scene for Your DIY Headshot

Long are the days when you need expensive camera equipment to take quality photographs. Most mobile phones now have quality resolution with high megapixels, making it easy to take photos from the comfort of your home.

This brings the question…can selfies be professional enough for a headshot? Our answer is yes, and we'll teach you the steps to achieve the best possible outcome.

• Make sure that your background has a neutral backdrop. It can be a lighter or darker color to ensure that you are the focal point of the photo. Even if you don't have a lot to work with, try to avoid busy patterns.
• If at all possible, you want to position yourself near a window, ideally facing the window. If you don't have much natural light, you can consider taking the photo outdoors or in a room where the lighting is more white vs. yellow.
• Wear neutral colors. Avoid big patterns or bright colors, as the only focal point in the photo should be you. Of course, there are some exceptions, if you are a designer or work in fashion, we'd understand someone trying to achieve both.
• Put on some music, relax and remember that if the camera typically makes you nervous, in that moment, it's your time to shine, and the only one you have to impress is yourself.