Professional business portraits are a necessity in today’s business world. Especially when you hold a key position in your company, people associate your face with your business. Business Portraits represent leadership on corporate websites and establish a strong presence on business social websites like LinkedIn. Having a polished web image for digital marketing is crucial for your company and personal brand. Presenting a non-professional headshot could do more harm than good.

Here are a few tips to consider when considering a professional business portrait.

 Attire
Professional business attire not properly adjusted can easily present a non tailored look. Issues like gapping in men’s shirt collars and tie to collar separation are commonly seen in non-professional headshots, but can be easily corrected in our studio. We recommend men’s ties are tied as a full Windsor knot and photographed centered on the dress shirts. For female professionals, we always recommend getting your hair and make-up done the day of your session. Keep your jewelry simple. Pearls are a classic. Blouses or dress shirts should be solid or have a light pattern.

Background Selection
Depending on your application, select a background that will compliment your attire. Know in advance if your business portrait is head and shoulders or ¾ length.

A key to a successful session, keep in mind this is a Business Portrait. First impressions need to be trustworthy expressions. Proper body language and posing are as important as expression and clothing. As in any profession, the quality is in the details.

Michael Carr is a full-time Portrait Photographer located in the Memorial area. For a review of our portfolio, visit our website at MichaelCarr.Photography or call 713-461-2862 to book your session.

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Saluting Those Who Serve – Houston Portrait Photographer

July 4, 2016 Portrait Savings

Saluting Those Who Serve

Houston portrait photographer, Michael Carr, CPP, is proud to extend a savings to Salute Those Who Serve. July 4th is around the corner, next week in fact. We believe in honoring those who serve and sacrifice for our freedom. Michael Carr Photography is offering a special savings rate for military veterans and active military soldiers, firefighters and police officers. You can save 20% off regular session fees when you book your session between now and July 8, 2016. We know some of you may be traveling with your families, so do not worry, you can call and take advantage of the savings by purchasing a Gift Certificate, and then schedule your session later. Please call us and ask for details if you are interested in purchasing a Gift Certificate.

We offer a variety of portrait sessions that can be scheduled in our studio, at your home, or a location of your choice. Family Portraits are perfect while the kids are out of school and you can get a jump start on your Holiday Portraits. Are you needing an updated business headshot for LinkedIn and personal bios? We can help with that too. Take a look at our Business Portrait Portfolio here and determine if you need a head and shoulder business headshot or a casual look. Do you have a new addition to your family? We also photograph children’s portraits as well as newborns and babies.

We are a full service portrait photography studio located in a professional office building close to the Galleria, 77057. View our studio location map here. We would love to help you with your portraits and Salute Those Who Serve. Give us a call at 713-461-2862, or visit www.michaelcarrphotography.com to learn more.