What is the Difference Between Business Headshots and Portraits?
As it relates to corporate or professional images, here are some tips. While it’s just head and shoulders, there’s still quite of bit of posing in a headshot. It can mean the difference between a standoffish feel or a warm approachable look. If you don’t have a professional image of yourself , then I always recommend starting with a headshot. Professional portraits, on the other hand, are usually are more straightforward. For example, I had a client request headshot pricing for her business. We spent some time visiting about how those images were going to be used. She’s a small business owner with an active social media presence and blog. A corporate headshot must convey confidence, expertise, and individuality. Acting headshots must stand out, draw in the viewer's attention, and show you as a force of nature. In contrast, portraits are framed with a broader look and display the subject’s body and environment while focusing primarily on the subject. She is a proud member of ...