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7 Key Differences Between Professional Headshots and Portraits

A LinkedIn headshot builds trust, and shows that you value your public image and branding. A poor headshot, or no headshot at all, does the opposite. Below is an example portrait, this one being of a high school senior graduating. Hit the button below to learn about individual packages and book a session at my Troy, MI studio. Non-models will generally look uncomfortable unless posed. So if you need some images of staff standing at a distance from the camera, posing is essential. It’s hard to do, yes – but it’s worth it, because your subject will remain comfortable and you’ll stay on track to get professional headshot results. Whether you are photographing headshots for a single person or a whole team, make sure you have a general chat with each person before firing the camera. In my experience, this is the best way to help your subject relax – and relaxation leads to the best images. In creative industries, a headshot bears more resemblance to the art of portraiture. They can c