Motivation Monday Capture The Right Image

Motivation Monday Capture The Right Image Not too long ago, someone told me I needed a better photo for my Twitter bio/avatar. I asked why and the response included something along the lines that my photo didnt quite capture my spunk. Well, I still havent done this. But it did get me thinking. How can a photo capture spunk or any other trait for that matter. Michael Cavotta is doing just that. Two of my colleagues recently had new head shots taken by Michael and according to Laura Labovich, Michael takes an ingenious approach to head shotshe incorporates your words (the words that you feel define you) into your pictures. What youll find on Cavottas Facebook page are three words the person wants to convey as well as the photo. He also includes a little back history about the person he shoots too. This is great for additional branding! So if you havent given much thought to your headshot, maybe it is time that you did. Ive seen some really horrible shots recently and your professional image is just too important to overlook or destroy because you used a bad photo. And maybe this post will give you something to think about. See the 5 Kick-Ass Women This Mom Dressed Her Daughter As Instead of A Disney Princess.  Thanks to Stacy Zapar for sharing this. Photographer and mother Jaime Moore searched high and low for creative inspiration to take photos of her 5-year-old daughter Emma but found most of the ideas were how to dress your little girl like a Disney princess. It got her thinking about some real women for her daughter to look up to, whether that be a pilot, a doctor, or even an astronaut. If you head on over to my Facebook page (Career Sherpa) you can share your head shot and Ill be sharing some good examples I come across too! Have a great week and go get that new head shot taken! Motivation Monday Capture The Right Image Does your headshot capture the right image? Here are some ideas to help you. Not too long ago, someone told me I needed a better photo for my Twitter bio/avatar. I asked why and the response included something along the lines that my photo didnt quite capture my spunk. Well, I still havent quite done this. But it did get me thinking. How can a photo capture spunk or any other trait for that matter? Michael Cavotta is doing just that. Two of my colleagues recently had new headshots taken by Michael and according to Laura Labovich, Michael takes an ingenious approach to headshotshe incorporates your words (the words that you feel define you) into your pictures. What youll find on Cavottas Facebook page are three words the person wants to convey as well as the photo. He also includes a little back history about the person he shoots too. You dont necessarily need to hire a professional photographer. However, using one can improve your results. Bonus: When any site includes your name and information about you, it is great for building branding awareness and SEO! Headshot tips Ive seen some really horrible shots recently and your professional image is just too important to overlook or destroy because you used a bad photo. So if you havent given much thought to your headshot, maybe it is time that you did. Todays headshots tend to be close just your neck and head. Smile and look at the camera The photo should be only of you. Dont crop someone else out. Choose your background carefully. You dont want to get lost. Wear appropriate clothing Use Photofeeler to evaluate your headshot. Its a free service. Photofeeler uses sophisticated algorithms, artificial intelligence, and battle-tested engineering that accounts for every contingency in order to boost the reliability of every human opinion we gather. The Power of Photos And maybe this post will give you something to think about. See the 5 Kick-Ass Women This Mom Dressed Her Daughter As Instead of A Disney Princess. Photographer and mother Jaime Moore searched high and low for creative inspiration to take photos of her 5-year-old daughter Emma but found most of the ideas were how to dress your little girl like a Disney princess. It got her thinking about some real women for her daughter to look up to, whether that be a pilot, a doctor, or even an astronaut. Amelia Earhart Jaime C. Moore Upworthy Have a great week and go get that new headshot taken!