Discussing Headshots with the Wall Street Journal

Client and design director Christine Aaron looking stylish and radiant in her headshot.
Check out some of her amazing design work here.

If you’re interested in taking your professional image up a notch, check out a small feature I had in The Wall Street Journal discussing headshots and crafting a stylish professional portrait.

View the article here: Is Your LinkedIn Headshot Holding You Back? How to Master a Stylish Professional Portrait

With social media really coming into its own in the 2010’s, having a professional photo of yourself is more important than ever before. Especially if you’re someone working in the corporate sector. Whether you’re applying for a job, a professional with their own website, or a company wanting to project a professional image to their clients, a quality headshot can go a long way in conveying you or your team are right for the job.

You’d be surprised at how often people downplay the importance of hiring a professional or prefer to just snap a photo on their cellphone. If you have an eye for photography, doing it yourself can be an option. But my suggestion would still be to hire a professional. Someone who can help you with posing, selecting wardrobe and flattering lighting, and retouch your image in a way that’s not overdone or…unbelievable. Trust me, the benefits outweigh the cost.

A big thank you to The Wall Street Journal and journalist Ashley Ogawa Clarke for the feature. I’m humbled and thankful for the opportunity. I’d also like to extend a huge thank you to my client Christine Aaron, a brilliant designer, who graciously lent her time and image to be featured in the article.

If you’re in need of a headshot or just want to see more of my headshot work, you can do so here at www.jwheadshots.com.

More to come!