Professional Headshots for Pharmacists
This podcast episode is available in audio and video via my YouTube Channel.\xa0 In this episode, we talk about what a professional headshot is, why pharmacists need one, and some best practices related to interviewing a photographer, dressing for the session, storing your portraits, what you can use a professional headshot for, and more. \xa0
Disclaimer: This episode contains my views and experiences\u2026Take them with a grain of salt.\xa0 If you research professional headshots or best practices for professional headshots, you might find other opinions.\xa0 This episode is meant to help you if you\u2019re a pharmacist who is new to getting a professional headshot. \xa0
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What is a professional headshot? \xa0
In my own words, it\u2019s a high-resolution head/shoulders picture of YOU.\xa0
Why should you get one? \xa0
\u2705First impressions earn trust.\xa0
\u2705Show who you are without saying a word.
\u2705Pharmacists are not typically comfortable with self-promotion and being in front of a camera, but get the headshot anyway!\xa0
How do you get a professional headshot?/Who does the photography?/Where do you go?
- Google places and look at their picture gallery.\xa0 Do you like their work? \xa0
- Ask friends for a referral if they\u2019re happy with their photographer.
- Find a professional photographer who\u2026
\U0001f4ccis easy to work with
\U0001f4ccis easy to get to
\U0001f4cccreates high-resolution images\xa0
\U0001f4ccwill give you a photo release to use them where you need to use them \xa0
\U0001f4cchas a clean and comfortable studio (visit the studio)
\U0001f4cccan show you samples of their work
\U0001f4cchas reasonable rates\xa0
\U0001f4ccand [optional] collaborates with a makeup artist you can hire. \xa0
Where can you use your professional headshot?
- Website(s)
- Social media
- Business cards
- Swag: coffee cup, T-shirt\xa0
- Online press kit/media kit/PR kit
- Conference Apps (APhA, state pharmacist organizations)
- Advertisement for a public-speaking appearance or other promotional materials
- Framed images for your office, store, or family
- Your resume
How often should you get one?
- I recommend every 1-2 years.\xa0 Update your headshot when your appearance changes.\xa0 If you\u2019re a public speaker, you want the headshot you give the conference organizers to match your appearance when you show up live.\xa0
- Remember, this is your first impression.\xa0 If you take a lot of online meetings, and people book those meetings off your website, where you have an outdated professional headshot, they\u2019re in for a shock when they see you live! \xa0
How much does one cost? \xa0
- Depends on the number of images purchased, packages offered by the photographer, and additional services purchased (make-up application, pictures on a flash drive, etc.)
- Services provided:\xa0 headshot, branding photos, make-up, etc.
- Combining sessions? (Branding?\xa0 Family pics?)
Where should you store your professional headshots?
- Store your images in more than one place.\xa0 Some suggestions include Google Drive, Dropbox, a flash drive, the cloud, or your computer\u2019s hard drive.
- I talk about headshots and storing them in episode 140 of my podcast.\xa0 To learn more, check out episode 140. \xa0
What should you wear [for your professional headshot]?
- Look at your photographer\u2019s work samples.\xa0 If you see something you like, copy it!
- Look at Pinterest for ideas.
- Ask a stylist to help you with your clothing if you need suggestions.\xa0 Danielle Perrodin or Leslie Hodge from episodes 161 and 162 are excellent choices.\xa0 They are pharmacists and person stylists/image consultants.\xa0 They can definitely help!
- My recommendations for a professional headshot for a pharmacist:\xa0 Men & Women
- I recommend a shirt and tie for men, dress or formal blouse with a blazer for women
- business casual or scrubs and a lab coat are fine too.\xa0 I have also had audio equipment in some of my pictures. \xa0
- How you show up for the camera shows that you\u2019re serious about your career.
- Get your hair cut and/or colored (if needed) within a week prior to your session.\xa0 Men, shave or trim your facial hair a couple of hours in advance. \xa0
- Jewelry.\xa0 Keep jewelry to a minimum.\xa0 Think about how the pic might get cropped. \xa0
- Make-up.\xa0 Get it right for flash photography, or hire a make-up artist. \xa0
Poses
- You can look at the photographer\u2019s work samples.\xa0 If you see something you like, copy it.
- If you have any requests, share them with your photographer.\xa0 Go to Pinterest for ideas.
- If you want a variety, let him/her know!
- It\u2019s likely that the photographer will ask you to assume a number of positions so that they can play with her body language.\xa0 It may feel uncomfortable to hold certain positions at certain angles, but you will thank them for it later.\xa0 They know how to play with light and angles so that you look great! \xa0
Get a photo release (gives legal permission to share the image with others)
- You have to ask for one.
- Printing shops WILL ask.
Research
- Research as needed so you get your needs met. \xa0
- You can google articles or find YouTube videos about finding a photographer, what to wear, poses, and more.\xa0 Pharmacists love research!\xa0 Do what you nee do to feel comfortable. \xa0
- Make a list of what you want, and share it with your photographer.
- Lay everything out in advance of the session.\xa0 Make sure it\u2019s clean, pressed, and ready to go.
\U0001f4f8If you haven\u2019t checked out the YouTube version of this episode, there are a lot of great pictures in there, including a couple of me getting my makeup done by my makeup artist, Kristina, and at least one of my husband posing for his headshots so you can get a behind-the-scenes look.
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