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Social Media Headshots

Photo tip of the month: People connect with your image on social media before they connect with you as a person.

The technology age has made it more important than ever to have a really good picture taken and to use that image as an introduction to the rest of the world. Let’s face it, a bad profile picture, or worse no profile picture, reeks of unprofessionalism.

Think of a professional headshot as an investment in your business and in you. Your face should mirror what you are and what you have to offer as a professional.

Some keys to taking a good, professional headshot:

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  • Have your hair and make-up done the day of the photo shoot so you look your best
  • Be relaxed – perhaps have a glass of wine or some quiet music playing in the background
  • Have fun

Come into our studio and we’ll help you take the best headshot. After that, the sky is the limit – use the pictures to update your social media sites and website, create new business cards, and promote you and your business.

A big thank you to our models: Christa Ward, Vice Presidenti at Holton Sentivan + Gury  http://hsgadv.com/, artist Lauren Parker Laster  at http://laurenparkerlasater.com/home.html, and Veronica  Hallstrom at http://www.clubcreativestudio.com/ .

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Want to win a free headshot at Lens Friends Studios? Post your name below in the comments. A winner will be chosen at noon on Monday, and posted here. All the winner needs to do is to call Lens Friends at 215/938-9801 to set up an appointment to claim your prize. Good luck!

Check out how you can win a Nikon SLR. The drawing  will take place on May 23.

 

Kara is the co-founder and co-owner of Lens Friends Studios located at 2531 Huntingdon Pike in Huntingdon Valley, PA. Visit us at www.lensfriendsstudios.com or call us at 215/938-9801 to set up an appointment or just to learn more about us.

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