{"id":1751,"date":"2021-02-17T01:07:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T01:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/why-the-modern-headshot-is-important-for-personal-branding\/"},"modified":"2021-02-17T01:07:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T01:07:44","slug":"why-the-modern-headshot-is-important-for-personal-branding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/why-the-modern-headshot-is-important-for-personal-branding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why The Modern Headshot is Important for Personal Branding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Build a personal brand<\/h2>\n

Our world has shifted dramatically over the past year \u2026 to say the least. We\u2019ve traded daily commutes and corporate offices for work-from-home setups and \u201cbusiness casual pajamas,\u201d and how we present ourselves in the workplace should reflect these new, modern times. Personal branding is more important than ever, and we think it\u2019s time to liberate your outdated headshot to show the world who you are. Headshots should not be overlooked as a prime opportunity to showcase your bright, unique and authentic personality while building trust with your future clients, employers, partners and more. After all, first impressions are everything, and we\u2019re here to change the status quo. <\/span>\ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n\"Woman<\/span>Photo: Monika in Toronto for Flytographer<\/a>\n<\/div>\n
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Why should you invest in personal branding?<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re anything like us, you hear the word \u201cprofessional headshot\u201d and immediately think of washed-out grey backdrops, dull suits and forced smiles \u2026 but you\u2019re not stiff and boring, so why should your headshot be? Whether it\u2019s via your LinkedIn profile, your company Slack channel, a Zoom call or social media, today\u2019s working world is all about making connections virtually. <\/span>\ud83d\udcbb<\/p>\n

A professional headshot is an opportunity to showcase your personality and help you stand out from the crowd of \u201chead-on-a-suit\u201d images that all seem to blend together. Your headshot should reflect who you are and what you can do to inspire people to work with you. <\/span>\ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Flytographer photos (left to right): Elina in Amsterdam<\/a>, Olga in Paris<\/a>, Sabine in Boston<\/a>, James in Paris<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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From hustling tirelessly in order to climb the corporate ladder, to building your own small business, to every type of work in-between, everyone deserves high-quality professional images that reflect who you are, right now. Investing in custom headshots infused with personality allows you to work with your professional photographer to make your photography session your own. \ud83d\udc4a<\/span><\/p>\n

Wondering what this could look like? Here are some ideas:<\/span><\/p>\n