Team Headshots in Reading
Posted on 21st August 2024 at 11:03
How to get great headshots in Reading, Berkshire
Using a professional photographer to take great team headshots in Reading
Team Headshots
There are many businesses in Reading who recognise that team members need up to date headshots.
A headshot is ususally a professional photograph where the head and shoulders of the person are shown, eyes looking directly to camera. The background is not prominent, but gives an interesting aestehetic, and the eyes are looking directly at the camera.
Headshots of the teams may be used on the business website giving credibility and confidence in your service or product.
LinkedIn is popular with most emplyees as well as business owners, and having a profile picture that is clear and welcoming is essential.
Depending on your brand, you may decide to have uniform headshots, or different ones for the individuals in the team, like this marketing agency in Reading.
Reading photo locations
Reading in Berkshire is a great town with many diffferent types of office buildings. It may be that your offices are the best place to take the headshots if you have a beautiful atrium reception or a groovy office environnment with great light for the photos.
Sometimes outdoors works best for headshots.
Background is not prominent, but may be anything from neutral, to pleasing or eye catching in its colour or texture or context.
There are a number of different locations around Reading that are great to use, depending on the feel that the business is looking for.
I often choose a few micro locations and take every team member in each. This way the business can choose whether the teams headshots are uniform or there is variety of backdrops.
What makes a great headshot
The key to a great headshot is preparation! You decide who in the team needs photos, where they will be taken, and what is the purpose of the headshots.
Clothes and expressoin make or break a headshot.
Decide what clothes the team will wear. For some businesses, there may be branded clothing or smart professional attire, and this is straightforward.
However, when this is less clear, direction needs to be given to team members in advance. Colours, style and level of smartness all should be considered.
Having the right expression that shows your presonality is key. This is more difficult, but any professional photographer should be able to direct you to create different natural expressions.
How to choose a photographer for team headshots in Reading
Recommendations from other businesses for a professional headshot photographer is a good starting point. Of course searching the web will also yield results.
Definitely read reviews and look at websites, but the most important piece of advice I can give is to pick up the phone. How responsive are they? Ask lots of questions. For example are they a studio photographer or specialising in location and natural light photography? Will they make you and your staff feel comfortable in front of the camera?
They should ask you questions too to make sure you are getting the right photographs for your team rather than simply wanting to book you in.
Look at the different styles different photographers have for the headshots and consider which fits best with your business brand, and for your team.
Things to consider for team headshots in Reading
You have decided on your photographer for the headshots, know who will be photographed and have given guidance on what clothes everyone will wear.
These are the main elements, but logistics is key to the smooth running of a team headshot photo shoot. Ensure everyone has guidance on what they are to wear, and where they are to be on the day. Block diaries out so that meetings or calls don't disturb the session.
Finally, all professional photographers should hold insurance, and you are able to ask for proof of this (including Public Liability). It usually goes hand in hand with a professional qualification from one of the industry bodies (I am a Fellow at the BIPP).
Booking a photographer for headshots in Reading, Berkshire
Now that you have considered all the elements for your team's headshots, ensure you get a quote in writing and ask for the contract and licence terms. If you want to chat more about whether I'm the right photographer to create your team's headshots, do pick up the phone or drop me a message.
For business headshots in the Reading area of Berkshire, get in touch.
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