How To Take Great Photo Headshots For Your Quebec Business Profile

Previously, only business executives, models, celebrities, actors, and actresses needed headshots. Now pretty much all businesses across all industries in Quebec are getting in the headshot game. This is due to the rapid increase of online professional networks that use headshots as a good representation of a business owner or employee.

You can always have your headshots taken by a studio. But if you’re the type of person who prefers to do everything on their own, you can always take your headshots by yourself at home. Follow these tips to help you take great photo headshots that’ll look perfect for your Quebec business profile.

1. Setup your own studio at home

Since you’ll be taking your own headshots, it’s essential to set up a simple studio at your home first.

• Choose a spot inside your home that is away from direct sunlight; you can then use the white wall or a curtain as a backdrop.
• If you can’t find a wall or a curtain to use as a backdrop, you may try to buy one or set up a seamless backdrop on your own. Don’t forget to remember though that the background must allow your face to stand out more.

1. Always use artificial lights

To take a great photo headshot for your Quebec business profile, you must have good lighting. Use artificial lights to make sure that you get consistent results from all your shots.

• When using artificial lights, make sure that no direct sunlight can come inside the room. Direct sunlight can affect your headshot and mixed up the colors.
• You also have to consider the positioning of the artificial lights. Keep them at a good distance and a good angle so there won’t be any weird shadows cast in the background.

1. Keep a natural look

Stick to natural look when taking photo headshots. Wearing makeup can help you achieve this look, but avoid going overboard though.

• Don’t go overboard wearing makeup, especially if you are posing for a headshot. This will not look good on your business profile.
• Natural makeup, on the other hand, will make you look simple and more reliable on your business profile.

1. Capture your best angle

If for some reason you’re not confident about how you look on camera, know that you can always choose the best side of your face to be captured.

• This can actually help you a lot especially if there are marks on your face that won’t be easily visible in your headshot.
• Best take your time to figure out which side of your face looks better on the camera to ensure that the results will be great.

Don’t expect to get great results after your first shot though. A great photo headshot can only be possible after a couple of takes. It’s important to take your time and experiment with your camera as much as possible to capture great photo headshots for your Quebec business profile.

For more tips on how to take great photo headshots for your Quebec business profile, contact 312elements. They can even provide you professional tips on how to capture photo headshots that’ll look perfect on your business profile.

Michael Schacht is a portrait photographer and photography educator based in Chicago Illinois. As owner/operator of 312 Elements Headshot Photography located in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, Michael overseas the day to day operations and has had the opportunity to photograph thousands of corporate professionals over the last decade. Through his direction, attention to detail, and people skills, he’s helped these clients to craft a narrative around their personal brand. It’s his belief that the headshot is the modern dad business card and that a better headshot is essential for a better career. Michael, his wife Meghan and his two daughters reside in Tinley Park Illinois where he is a community leader and active participant in the local business sector. Michael studied business at Ball State university and photography with world renown headshot photographer, Peter Hurley. It was Hurley that trained Michael in the art of human expression. Michael is now a Headshot Crew certified Mentor and active member of the Headshot Crew community where he was named one of the top 20 headshot photographers in the world.