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The Importance of a Great Headshot

Regardless of the line of work you are in, if you are promoting yourself, a great headshot is a necessity. A professional headshot is a powerful tool for making people remember you. It is very much to your advantage to provide a headshot that people can identify with and remember you by. A professional business headshot is more than just a great photo taken by a friend with an I-Phone or a hobbyist type camera. If you are using your headshot for business applications, then hire a professional photographer to capture and create a professional business headshot for you.

There are many careers that can benefit from a polished, professional headshot. Doctors, lawyers, corporate executives, realtors, oil and gas professionals, financial investors and news anchors almost always require a professional headshot.

If your clients or customers see you, then a professional headshot will help plant your face more firmly in their mind. Of course, it is important that the headshot is of the highest quality. Anyone can post a picture of themselves on an online bio page, but if it does not convey the proper image, then it will not be a benefit in the long run. Creating a great headshot may seem simple, but like so many things, the little details matter.

Here’s the burning question: how do I find a great headshot photographer?
Thanks to the internet, finding a great headshot photographer is much easier than it used to be. You should be able to find a wide assortment of professional headshot photographers just by searching for “headshots” in your favorite search engine.

Be aware that due to the recent improvements and availability of inexpensive digital photography equipment, there are a lot more people offering photography services that are not really up to professional standards. Take your time and do your research!

There are many sites you can find that will list headshot photographers in your area, but the most important thing is to find someone whose work you like. Look at a variety of headshot portfolios until you’re satisfied. Also, ask other business associates or professionals for a referral and then look at that photographer’s online portfolio. After you have narrowed down to a few photographers to consider, the next step would be to contact the studio either by phone or email and see who is a good match for you.

To discuss your business headshots and options for your business portraits, call the studio at 713-461-2862. We can help you formulate your plan for your headshot images to stand out from the masses. You can view our portfolio here. Our studio is conveniently located near the Galleria area, and close to 610, I-10 and 59, so there is easy access from those freeways.

Houston Professional Business Portraits

Houston professional business portraits by Michael Carr Photography, is available for in studio or location portraits to Houston area professionals. A polished business image is a valuable tool in marketing your visual brand and could be used in a variety of social media platforms, annual reports, and business proposals. Business leaders know the importance of self-promotion and branding. In today’s market, it is common to have a business casual portrait or a ¾ portrait on file as well as a current professional business headshot. The sessions are similar but differ in attire and expressions captured during the session. Many business leaders are rotating their business portraits every 1 to 2 years. These top executives and business leaders are common clients for us and they require updated business images as part of their business portfolio. With today’s digital marketing, maintaining a competitive edge is a crucial. One of the worst things you could do is to never update your business portrait. An up to date business portrait shows your clients that you care about your professional image, which in turn builds their trust in your professional services.

Take the time to look at your business portrait you are currently using, and evaluate it: Does it still look like you? Has your hair style changed? Does it convey your message to your target audience? If your business headshot is over 5 years or does not represent you well, you must consider updating your profile image. Invest in yourself and your marketing.

We invite you to view our business portrait gallery and look at the variety of options for your business portrait. Michael Carr is a full time commercial photographer located in Houston, Texas. His full service studio is centrally located in The Galleria area with quick access to major freeways. Since we are a full service studio, we can handle all phases of your portrait session from the capture phase, retouching and image enhancement phase, and final delivery of your digital business headshot portrait. We often times work with marketing directors and marketing departments to help them create a cohesive image campaign for their offices. Should your company or art director have specific image requests or guidelines, please let us know. We listen and can meet company expectations and guidelines. Contact us and schedule your business portrait today, and visit our site here to learn more about our services: 713-461-2862.

LinkedIn Business Portraits

LinkedIn Business Portraits

Houston Headshots for Social Media

Houston Headshots for Social Media

Social media technology plays a major role in today’s business world. Breaking news is tweeted or hash tagged in seconds with new information being released instantaneously. Corporation V cards are used daily in the business world around the globe as a daily form of business introductions.

Corporate directories and annual reports are filled with business portraits showcasing corporate leadership. A polished professional portrait adds value to your presentations, proposals, and online business biographies. Let’s face it, digital media is here to stay and has proven to be effective amongst business leaders.

For business professionals, the social media go to site is LinkedIn. According to LinkedIn data, a social media bio is 11x’s more likely to be clicked on and viewed when there is an image included on an individual’s profile page.

There are two important factors to keep in mind for your LinkedIn profile picture.

1) Insert your social media headshot into your profile page. If you do not have a photo for your professional profile page, this can have a big impact on the overall appearance of your profile: incomplete and unbranded.

Visual communication is powerful and makes a positive impact when dealing with potential clients or professional counterparts.

2) Your social media headshot needs to be a professional. Quirky photos that might fly on Facebook are not a good choice on LinkedIn. Keep your headshot professional.

Remember, first impressions count, and people do business with people they trust so be sure that your picture conveys the impression of the warm, professional, friendly person that you really are. You can view more helpful tips for your social media headshots here.

Michael Carr Photography can capture and provide you with Houston social media headshots. We are a full service commercial portrait studio specializing in executive portraits and business headshots. Our session services include a complementary clothing consultation to help you select clothing for your headshot session.

Before and during your business portrait session, Michael Carr performs a visual facial analysis to determine your most flattering side, and adjusts the lighting equipment placement to help shape your face to best compliment your facial bone structure.

We all want to be photographed on our best side and look slim!

Michael Carr has over 20 years of photographic experience and knowledge. Rest assured, you are coming to a professional that delivers consistent results time and time again. The studio is located in a professional office building in the Galleria area, 77057, with convenient access to major freeways: I-10, 610, and 59. Visit our site to view our portfolio, clothing tips and contact us .

We can be reached via phone at 713-461-2862.

Houston Headshot Photographers

Houston Business Portraits

Houston headshot photographer, Michael Carr, recently photographed this Houston executive for her firm’s website and their media usage. This business headshot session took place in our commercial studio utilizing a 5 light setup tethered to a 22” monitor for quick previews. The session was completed within 10-15 minutes, with final headshot images ready for image presentation immediately following the session. Final headshot files are lightly retouched and typically delivered within 2 business days.

Depending on your image specs and requirements, we will select a white, graphite or gray background that will compliment your attire. Please know in advance if your business portrait is head and shoulders or ¾ length or full-body length. Also please provide us any specific website or file specs you have for your final digital images.

Call Michael Carr Photography today at 713-461-2862 and own your status with custom-designed Houston Headshot!

About Michael Carr Photography

Michael Carr is a full-time Professional Photographer located in a commercial office building within the Memorial area (77057). Mr. Carr holds a B. S. in Photography and is a Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) with Professional Photographers of America (PPA). For a review of our portfolio, visit our website at www.Michaelcarr.photography or call 713-461-2862 to book your session.

Tips for Your Business Portrait

Professional Business Headshots

Business Headshot Tip

Below are a few helpful tips to prepare for your business portrait session and executive business headshot:

1) Clothing tips for your business portrait:
What to wear?
Does your clothing fit properly and do feel confident?

Try on your outfit or suit at home first. We always recommend solid colors and neutral tones and classic clothing lines. You do not want someone to look at your portrait, and be able to date it based on your clothing and clothing style (shoulder pads and big hair screams 80’s fashion). You want your viewers to notice your face and expression first, then clothing.

Do not let your clothing overpower your business portrait.

Men should select a tie that is classic and not too busy of a pattern or color. Your tie and suit choice should be a recent suit and properly fitted. If you do not wear a suit often, then it would be a good idea to try it on well before your session to make sure it fits correctly.

Men- if your suit is a bit snug, or you cannot button your jacket or collar of your shirt then it is time to invest in new clothing. Clothes that are too tight or that do not fit you properly will photograph poorly and you will not be comfortable during your session. You can view more clothing tips here.


2) Make up and Hair:
We recommend you either contacting our partner salon for make up and hair, or going to a salon you have used in the past and feel comfortable with. Makeup should be the correct tone, shade and intensity: not too dark and not too light. A fresh blow out will do wonders, and you will be ready for a fun night out after your session.


3) It’s Session Day:
First, relax and breathe. We will help you feel relaxed and comfortable for your headshot session. We will walk you through and talk with you to help provoke the expression you are wanting for your portrait. When your session is over, we will also help you select your final images.


Michael Carr Photography specializes in Portrait Photography for executives and business professionals. To learn more about our studio and portrait photography for your professional business portraits and family portraits, visit www.michaelcarr.photography or call 713-461-2862.

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