Technical checklist for your custom photo shoot
To ensure your professional shoot translates perfectly to your brand and website design, keep these technical tips in mind:
- Go Wide (Landscape): For your homepage, landscape orientation is a must. It allows us to scale the image across wide monitors and ensures your face isn’t hidden behind text.
- Give Us “Bleed” Room: Ask your photographer to leave extra background space around you. This “negative space” is where your headlines and buttons will live.
- Dress for the Future: Opt for classic, professional attire. If an outfit is “too trendy,” the photo might feel expired by next year.
- Mix Your Orientations:
Landscape: Best for Homepages and Banners.
Portrait: Best for Bio pages and “About Me” sections. - Quality over Convenience: While phones are great for stories, we need high-resolution, retouched files for your primary brand assets to ensure they look sharp on every screen.
Why skip the stock photos?
While stock photos are budget-friendly, and provide lots of options, they lack the authenticity that builds trust with your audience. A personalized shoot allows you to control the location, the vibe, and most importantly, puts a face to the name of your business.
Beyond stiff corporate headshots
For many entrepreneurs, your photos make the first impression. They need to bridge the gap between “professional” and “approachable.” For your shoot, aim for “Lifestyle Professional.” Capture yourself in an authentic environment—actually working, wearing your favorite outfit, or in a space that inspires you. This helps clients visualize the real person beyond the work.
