Why You Should Consider Getting Personal Branding Portraits Done On Location

Your personal brand is one of the most important aspects of your career. It’s how you present yourself to the world and how you’re perceived by others. And while there are many ways to create and cultivate a strong personal brand, one of the most important is through your photographs.

As a business professional, it’s important to have a strong personal brand. Part of having a strong personal brand is having high-quality photos that represent you well. That’s why personal branding portraits are so important.

Personal branding portraits are different than traditional headshots. They’re more about capturing your personality and style. This is why it’s important to have them done on location. You want your photos to reflect your personal brand and who you are as a person.

Here are just a few of the reasons why you should get personal branding portraits done on location:

1. On-location portraits can help you stand out from the crowd.

2. On-location portraits can be used in a variety of ways to promote your brand.

One of the great things about on-location personal branding portraits is that they can be used in a variety of ways to promote your brand. You can use them on your website, social media, and marketing materials to help others get to know you and your work. On location branding portraits allow you to capture a variety of looks. You can change outfits and try different poses to get a variety of photos that represent your brand.

3. On-location portraits can be a great investment in your personal brand.

Investing in on-location personal branding portraits is a wise move if you’re serious about building a strong personal brand. It’s important to have a variety of backgrounds in your photos. This helps show that you’re a well-rounded person with diverse interests. It also helps you stand out from the crowd. If you’re looking to create a strong personal brand, then getting personal branding portraits is a great way to do it.

On-location personal branding portraits are also a great way to show potential clients and customers that you’re a serious professional. If you’re looking to attract high-paying clients, then having professionally done on-location personal branding portraits is a must.

About Michael Carr Photography

Michael Carr is a professional full-time Portrait Photographer located in the Memorial area (77057). The studio is located in a commercial office building at the corner of Woodway & Chimney Rock. Call 713-461-2862 to book your session.

Top 5 ways to implement
your professional business portraits

Professional Business Portraits by Michael Carr Photography will elevate your visual persona, connect with your customers, and communicate your story. Your professional business portrait is a way to present your brand presence to your online audience. To strengthen your personal branding efforts, it’s important to establish brand consistency across all your media and platforms.

Here are a few ways to implement your updated professional business portraits to target your audience and strengthen your brand:

Website

Website

The most common use of professional business portraits is for a website. This will generally be your first point of contact with your clients, so it’s important to make a visual impact.

Print Materials

Print Materials

A digital file 4”x6” at 300 dpi is included in each business portrait. It gives you the option to add your portrait to printed marketing collateral. This is a great way to ensure your brand awareness!

Social Media

Social Media

This is a great place to strengthen your personal branding efforts by turn customers into repeat clients. Remind them of your business, sharing sales or new products/services, and interacting

Office Decor

Office Decor

It is highly recommended to printing your portraits. Commemorate your journey and tell your clients your story with printed and framed portraits right in your place of business. Not only is this a great way to decorate, but it acts as additional advertising for yourself and your products!

Other

• Email (Signature and Newsletters)
• Gift for family member (Parents, Wife, Husband or Children)

To view our portfolio click here or to schedule a portrait session to update your business headshot for a website, bio page or for social media profiles such as LinkedIn, call 713-461-2862.

About Michael Carr Photography

Michael Carr is a professional full-time Portrait Photographer located in the Memorial area (77057). The studio is located in a commercial office building at the corner of Woodway & Chimney Rock. For a review of our portfolio, visit our website at www.michaelcarr.photography or call 713-461-2862 to book your session.

Business Portrait: What to Wear
Choosing the Perfect Outfit

Your business portrait outfit will make a huge difference to your images so choose something that suits your personality and your brand. There is no need to spend a fortune on clothes either. Make sure your clothes suit your body type and fit well.

Simpler is better but feel free to add a pop of color to add some personality and flair. Want to see what you might look like in photos in a certain outfit? Take a few selfies to decide what works and what doesn’t.

Business Portrait: What to Wear
TIPS FOR LADIES

• Try your outfits on at home first and select a variety to bring with you. You can schedule an in-studio clothing consult with the photographer on a day before your session if you need advice. Select and wear clothes that you are comfortable wearing and that fit you well.
• Avoid big prints and busy patterns.
• A white or cream colored blouse by themselves is not recommended.
•  Sleeveless blouses or tops by themselves are not recommended.
•  For a no-jacket casual look, bring various colored blouses – ideally darker than your skin tone.
•  Wear colors that compliment your features.
•  Darker colors project a more business-like image.
•  Makeup- wear a little darker than you normally would. Avoid shimmers or products with lots of sparkle or shine.

JEWELRY:
• Keep jewelry simple.
• Avoid jewelry that would distract from your face or that looks dated.
• Bring a few accessories with you if you are unsure.


HAIR & MAKEUP
Female professionals should have their hair and make-up done by a professional hairstylist and makeup artist the day of your session. A professional makeup artist will highlight your best features and choose the right colors to compliment your outfit for your photography session. We are happy to provide recommendations upon request.

ARRIVE WITH:
• Hair styled and makeup already applied.
• You can arrive dressed in your outfit or you may change here in the studio. If changing here, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your session time.
• Various changes of clothing as needed. The basic package includes (1) outfit. Some people decide to upgrade and be photographed in two different outfits.
• Good attitude.
• Hair brush/comb and spray.
• Makeup and lipstick for touch ups.
• Lip balm.

Business Portrait: What to Wear
Choosing the Perfect Outfit

TIPS FOR MEN

• The business look is a suit jacket, dress shirt and tie.
• A casual business look is often a jacket and open dress shirt, or dress shirt on it’s own.
• For a no-jacket casual look, bring several colored shirts – ideally darker than your skin tone.
•  For photography purposes, a white dress shirt by itself is not recommended. However, you can wear a white shirt underneath a jacket.
• If you are not sure feel free to bring a few different jackets, shirt colors and ties so we can assist you with selections.
• If you tend to have a 5 o’clock shadow in the afternoon, either schedule your session for a morning time slot, or plan on shaving before your session if it is in the afternoon

ARRIVE WITH:
• Various changes of clothing as needed. The basic package includes (1) outfit. Some people decide to upgrade and be photographed in two different outfits.
•  Good attitude.
•  Hair brush/comb and spray.
•  Lip balm.

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About Michael Carr Photography

Michael Carr is a professional full-time Portrait Photographer located in the Memorial area (77057). The studio is located in a commercial office building at the corner of Woodway & Chimney Rock. For a review of our portfolio, visit our website at www.michaelcarr.photography or call 713-461-2862 to book your session.

Schedule Your
Professional Business Portrait
Let’s Get Started!

Schedule Your Session

It’s always best to schedule your professional business portrait session in advance, especially if you are working towards a specific deadline. It’s also important to take the time required for photo selection and editing into account when booking your personal branding session.

Brainstorm Where You Will Your Business Portraits

The business portraits from your personal branding session are very multi-purpose. The portraits can be used for your website, marketing materials, blogs, business cards, ads, social media, headers, banners and more. Knowing where and how you want to use your images will help us understand whether you’ll require vertical, horizontal or square images for social media.

Prior To Your Professional Business Portrait Session

Confirm any hair and makeup appointments and confirm the address prior to your portrait session. We partner with a nearby salon that offers this service in their salon or at our studio. If you will be coloring your hair, this is the time to do it.

The day before professional business portrait your session we ask that you prepare your outfits, ensuring that they’re steamed, pressed and on hangers. Make sure you are well hydrated on the day prior and be sure to go to bed early so you will look and feel well rested.

The Day Of Your Business Portrait Session

Now it’s all about relaxing and enjoying the experience. Michael Carr will direct you on how to pose and ensure that you get the best possible portraits. You can expect a personalized, customized, and not rushed session experience. It is our goal to make you feel comfortable throughout the session so we can capture your true personality, and keep it fun too.

After Your Session

If you are looking for an edge above the typical headshot to visually appeal to your target market and capture your personal brand, schedule your Michael Carr Photography Personal Branding Portrait Photography session today at 713-461-2862 .

About Michael Carr Photography

Michael Carr is a professional full-time Portrait Photographer located in the Memorial area (77057).  The studio is located in a commercial office building at the corner of Woodway & Chimney Rock.  For a review of our portfolio, visit our website at www.michaelcarr.photography or call 713-461-2862 to book your session.