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That’s a Wrap!: Series 1

Oct 22, 2019

We had a blast at Square Unboxed Conference last Thursday. Square Inc invited us to host over 120 participants through short sessions designed to get high quality business headshots. Here were some of our key take-aways: Take-Away #1: Short Headshot Sessions Can Work...

Why is My LinkedIn Profile Photo Blurry?

Oct 7, 2019

There is almost nothing that breaks our hearts more than a blurry LinkedIn headshot. After spending time and money on a high-resolution portrait, some people have reported that their profile photo looks “blurry” on LinkedIn. And there’s been a major uproar recently...

The Business Case for Company Headshots

Sep 17, 2019

Ask any Vice President of Sales in a major corporation "Do first impressions matter?" when meeting customers, and they will undoubtedly respond "of course." She will tell you that earning credibility with customers from the very first engagement is absolutely critical...

Do Professional Headshots Really Matter? [Video Report]

Aug 15, 2019

When you were growing up, you probably remember your mom or dad reminding you, before a big job interview or first day at school, of the importance of first impressions. Dress nice. Smile when meeting people. Make eye contact. But, these days, most first impressions...

8 Types of Hilariously Bad LinkedIn Profile Photos: Updated 2020

Aug 8, 2019

Note: To avoid shaming anyone, we didn't include real examples from real people. Instead, we had the cartoonists depict our favorite (most hated) bad LinkedIn headshots. For those of you who have one of these photos, you know who you are... LinkedIn is the world’s...

Ultimate LinkedIn Cover Photo Guide: Updated for 2020

Apr 18, 2019

In many ways, your LinkedIn cover photo says a lot about you. From a visual standpoint, your cover photo takes up about 20% of the real-estate on the screen when you open your profile - which is larger than any other single object on your profile. So while it's not as...

What’s Included with HeadShots Inc. Editing

Apr 2, 2019

As we deliver more and more photos, people have been asking us what “light editing” means when we say that it’s included with your session. Most of us wish we could be 5 years younger, 10lbs lighter, and perhaps have a bit more hair. And, while the team here is...

So I Got My HeadShot – Now What?

Apr 1, 2019

Great question. It’s time for you to bask in your professional gloriousness. First off, take stock of all platform or channels that currently have your old photo. These likely include, but are not limited to: 1) LinkedIn.com 2) Email Profiles 3) Internal Company...

What to Wear for Business Headshots

Nov 25, 2018

While this may seem obvious, but in the age of tech startups, office dogs, and casual dress codes, many people think that profile photos of them in a t-shirt is appropriate/optimal for their LinkedIn profile photo. While this may be the case for tour guides and/or...

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