There’s one simple technique with headshot photography that can make a huge difference in ensuring your image captures you as powerful and captivating: how the image is cropped. Yes, lighting and expression are still key. But once you have the images you need to make the right impression that impresses future bosses or clients, it’s just as important to ensure that you get the right crop.
In a nutshell: The tighter the crop, the more powerful it comes across.
I often have people ask why part of the head is cropped off in a headshot. Here’s why: It allows our eyes to focus on the person and their expression. As humans, we don’t need to see the entire head to know that it’s there. If you look far away in a photo, it just won’t have the same impact. This is your digital chance to introduce yourself, perhaps even more important as we social distance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
That said, with headshot clients, I will usually provide more the one crop. Social media platforms like LinkedIn have a really tight frame for your business portrait. So I provide a looser crop that gives you more options to ensure your headshot is framed correctly. For sites that give you more freedom to crop the image correctly, I’ll give you a tighter crop.
It’s these subtleties that I’ve spent years studying and perfecting. I want you to know that when Boise professionals come to me for their headshot session or personal branding session, I’ll give you expert guidance on not just expression but ways to deliver and post your images to maximize their impact. This is just one reason I’m the leading professional headshot photographer in Boise Idaho.
