ATDC Member Headshots

“WHAT ARE STARTUP HEADSHOTS AND WHY DO I NEED THEM?”

Startup headshots are a set of business headshots typically used for company websites, business cards, press releases, & LinkedIn profiles. For your average professionals, the most popular place for startup headshots is on their LinkedIn profiles.

Startup headshots focus on showcasing your team member’s professionalism, friendliness and competence. A great headshot is the perfect first step for building an awesome brand that helps your company improve sales numbers or attract investors to your company.

As much as possible, it is advisable to keep headshots consistent across the group. While this rule is more important for corporate groups and generally startups have more flexibility in this regard, it is still advisable to maintain a certain level of visual coherence among the team members’ headshots. If all team members aren’t available at the same time/place, we can recreate the same look using the same lighting and background at any time.

A great headshot serves as a vital foundation for crafting an exceptional brand that elevates your company’s sales figures and attracts potential investors.

“BUT ARE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOTS THAT IMPORTANT?”

Have you ever encountered someone whom you instantly formed a positive or negative impression of? Sometimes we can pinpoint the reasons behind our feelings, while other times, it’s more intuitive. Interestingly, most individuals tend to generate these “first impressions” of others in just a fraction of a second - roughly 1/8th of a second. These initial perceptions wield significant influence over decisions regarding hiring, purchasing, and even attentive listening.

In today’s digital age, these first impressions often take shape online. Potential clients come across your team’s profiles and platforms like LinkedIn or encounter them through engaging PowerPoint presentations. Investors rely on the companies “About Us" page to gain insights into key executives.

This is where exceptional business such as coming to play – they become pivotal in creating favorable initial impressions for these individuals. The impact they can have on your career and company should not be underestimated.

“HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY HEADSHOT?”

There are three keys to preparing for your headshot ahead of time.

First, if possible, try to get some sleep, exercise, and sunshine in the weeks before your session. Our editing team airbrushes your selected photos before delivering them to you, but your preparation will help ensure that the photos look as natural as possible.

Second, make sure to briefly wear your desired clothing a couple days before your session. You want to make sure that your outfits still fits properly and doesn’t need dry cleaning.

Third, take a look at some prior photos of yourself and see if there are any that you particularly like. When you arrive at the studio, show those photos to your photographer, and that will help us find an angle that you find flattering. Don’t worry; I’m here to help you take the best ATDC member headshots.