Take Your Career To The Next Level With Professional Headshots

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By Ellie Jensen with Adobe Express

Professional headshots are an increasingly important part of any successful career. They have the power to draw attention and make you stand out in a crowded creative field, as well as boost your self-esteem and give you confidence. Whether you’re in the entertainment industry or applying for a job, it’s important to get a headshot that showcases your best features. In this blog post courtesy of photographer Erica J Mitchell, we’ll take a look at a few reasons why professional photography is crucial for your career.

A Professional Photographer Knows How To Bring Out Your Best Features

When selecting a photographer for your professional headshots, it’s important to find someone who understands how to bring out the best features in their subject. Photographers understand which angles and lighting will emphasize your facial features, and how to position you in order to get the perfect shot. A good photographer should also be able to provide direction on how to pose so that the focus is always on you.

A Pro Understands Trends in Various Industries

It’s not enough just to take a standard headshot photo for any occasion; for a professional image, your portrait must reflect current trends in your industry. Having knowledge of what kind of look is preferred by employers or casting directors can play a huge role when taking your picture. It could be something as simple as choosing the right background or clothing, or having knowledge of certain lighting techniques that will bring out your features better than others. A talented photographer will be able to give advice and guidance on all of these things so that you end up with a great shot that also fits within current trends.

Stand Out In a Crowded Creative Field

Having a great professional headshot can help make sure you stand out from other applicants or performers vying for the same job or role. The right portrait can show employers and casting directors that you have put a lot of thought and effort into your appearance, which can help them remember you when it’s time to make a decision. Your photographer may even be able to help you choose the right outfit or background depending on what kind of look you want to convey.

Boost Your Self-Esteem

Investing in getting professional photographs taken is more than just about looking good. It can also help boost your confidence and self-esteem by showing off who you really are without having to rely on filters or heavy makeup. Knowing that there is an amazing shot of yourself tucked away in your photo album can be helpful when times get tough, especially during job searches or auditions where rejection is inevitable at times.

Create Different Projects With Adobe Express

Once you have chosen the perfect photo from your session, consider using Adobe Express to create different projects with professional results. This program allows users to easily create professional-looking cards, logos, websites, and portfolios with ease, and the program is extremely budget-friendly. Here are a few examples of the projects you can make with Adobe:

  • Create a custom business card that shows off the personality of your business. This is perfect for networking no matter what field you’re in. Use the free Adobe Express app to build your card in no time.
  • Design a professional banner for LinkedIn and show potential employers what you’re all about. This is an easy way to catch their eye and show off your personality at the same time. Make sure the finished banner is uncluttered for maximum effectiveness.
  • If you’re a business owner, make a company brochure that includes your headshot. This is an easy-to-read format for customers when you have a lot of information to share. Add photos of your products or the business itself to make it more dynamic.
  • Make a stunning photo card to send out to friends or family. This is perfect for milestone events, such as graduations, or you can use it to announce an upcoming creative event such as a book launch or art show. Adobe’s tools make the process super quick and easy.

Investing in professional headshot photography is an invaluable investment when looking at enhancing your career prospects long-term, no matter what industry you are working in. Not only does it increase your chances of standing out among other applicants/performers, but it also provides you with tangible photos to use for promotional projects. With the right photos, you can boost your career immeasurably.

Have a question about headshot photography? Get in touch with Erica J Mitchell today to learn more about the services you can choose from.

Dinner Party Event Photography for GridStor

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Event photography from corporate retreat

Photobooth style photos and event details of the lovely dinner party event held for the team of GridStor on a fall day in November. 

The lovely space for the company’s evening dinner is the second location of Coopers Hall, in Northeast Portland Oregon.

About Coopers Hall

“The second location known as CH Northeast is located at 2218 NE Broadway and is a warm and welcoming space for wedding receptions, corporate events and community gatherings. It features a large dining room with a long bar and beautiful rose tufted banquette, an open kitchen and an outdoor patio with an urban feel. Food, beverage and hospitality at CH NE is provided exclusively by Coopers Hall. Rental includes all tables, chairs and tableware; optional parking lot rental available.”

About GridStor

“We strategically site battery storage projects to place electricity from renewable resources, like wind and solar, near where demand is greatest. This helps build a more resilient grid in the face of threats posed by climate change and severe weather.” Website↗

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Headshots for Tyee Carr Advisory Team

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Updated headshots for Tyee Carr Advisory made in our Natural Light Studio in Portland, Oregon

New headshots for the team of TCA, Tyee Carr Advisory!  

When it’s time to update headshots, make it a party! This wonderful team all came together at our natural light studio to provide a consistant type of setting for their new headshots. We were also able to get some fantastic group photos of the team for their website, marketing and social media needs. 

We advise business owners and their accountants on leading edge, forecast to accounting close business planning Delivered on-site and remotely, across the US and Internationally, from Portland, Oregon.Website

We created group photos for TCA to use, and even threw in one with lasers for fun! Click on the images to enlarge. To learn more about group photos for your team click here.

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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Professional Outdoor Corporate Headshots for Consulting Firm, Klosh Group

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Fall Outdoor Corporate Headshots for Klosh Group New Hires

I was hired to photograph the new hires of the Klosh Group, a consulting firm, to match the exsisting headshots on their website.

We used the Beaverton Library as the outdoor background for their portraits. Outdoor headshots can be tricky this time of year as the leaves are falling and the rain is more frequent. We schedule multiple dates if possible ahead of time to have options in case of less than ideal weather conditions. 

Headshot Delivery for Klosh Group

Each new hire has a horizonal headshot (by request, most headshots are photographed vertical), two 8×10 crop options and one square crop option to use in two file formats, Print and Large Web for easy use.

The Headshots

About Klosh Group

“Klosh Group is a consulting firm delivering owner’s representation, project, and construction management services. Providing client- and community-centric services and successful construction management results to the Pacific Northwest since 2016.Website

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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Women with Moxie Mixer Event November 2023

Women with Moxie event was photographed by our staff photographer, Jamie Coughlin.

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“The magic of networking is you are only one introduction away from having everything you want.”– Dill Ward

Women with Moxie held their bi-monthly networking mixer event at the Curious Comedy Theater venue in NE Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 from 6-8:30pm PT. View the previous Women with Moxie Mixer events: July 2023 March 2023 January 2023 November 2022

“Women with Moxie, is the result of dozens of women’s generosity, ideas, passions, creativity, and love for supporting other women.” —Women with Moxie Instagram

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Corporate Headshots for Contracting Firm Western Partitions Inc. WPI

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Creating On-Site New Headshots for Senior Management and the team at Western Partitions INC. (WPI)

For the senior management and 40+ person Portland team at WPI, we photographed on-site at their Portland office using a 2 strobe setup to create new headshots they can use to update their website.

About WPI

“At WPI, we pride ourselves in being one of the largest and most reputable interior/exterior specialty contracting firms in the United States. We are currently ranked 2nd in Specialty Walls and Ceilings Subcontractors in the country by Engineering News-Record. Since 1972, WPI has serviced Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho, Hawaii, Alaska, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Phoenix, and Ohio and are continuing to grow into new market areas. Our list of specialty services include; Pre-construction Services, Drywall, Metal Framing, Pre-Fabricated Penalization, Plaster, Acoustical Systems, Fireproofing, Doors, Frames, and Hardware, Insulation, Air & Weather Barriers, Fire Stopping, Painting & Industrial Coatings, Wood Framing/Carpentry, Claddings/Building Envelopes, Windows, Unistrut and Strut Framing Systems.

Throughout our 50 year history we have constructed a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from tenant improvements, hospitals, high tech, stadiums, low & high rise buildings, schools & universities, retail, and government facilities. Our approach is simple, we work together with our clients and peers to bring value to any project through innovation, quality, experience, safety, and integrity. Together we build.” Website

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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Updated Corporate Headshots for EFG

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Creating New Headshots for the team at EFG Asset Management 

Introducing EFG Asset Management.

We photographed the team of EFG in two session at our studio to provide a consistant type of setting. We used the natural light from our large windows at the main light source and bounce and flag cards to modify the light.

About EFG

Smart strategies for thoughtful investors. Better investment decisions, informed by rigorous, proprietary macro-economic research and market analysis.” Website

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Headshots to Match Website

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Updated headshots for Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Team in our Natural Light Studio

We updated the headshots for the Leadership Team for the Virgina Garcia Memorial Health Center in studio to provide a consistant type of setting for future hires. We used artificial strobe lighting.

The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center and the mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation are tightly connected. The health center serves the members of Washington and Yamhill county through access to high quality, culturally appropriate health care and the Foundation works to provide the enduring support for the entire organization.Website

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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GridStor New Hire Headshots

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New hire headshots for GridStor

Part of a growing company are new hires, and part of new hires for a company are their headshots to market, promote and present thier positions to prospective clients and the public.

For GridStor, we used the Natural Light Studio with window light as the main source of light since the beginning when they were only 4 employees, now over 30. This set up provides us consistent headshots for GridStor every time allowing for future sessions of new hires to blend seamlessly. The result are well balance headshot photos the illuminate each person that projects confidence, professionalism and friendliness.

Matching their new hire headshots to their existing team is paramont in the professional presentation of their company. We use the same light source, angle of light, background, camera lens, crop and delivery to provide headshots that match on their website.

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See their new hire headshots below!

Meet the full Team of GridStor.

They are a developer, owner and operator of battery energy storage systems.

“We strategically site battery storage projects to place electricity from renewable resources, like wind and solar, near where demand is greatest. This helps build a more resilient grid in the face of threats posed by climate change and severe weather.” Website↗

GridStor is enabling the transition to a clean energy grid by deploying flexible grid-connected batteries at scale. GridStor develops, acquires, and operates utility-scale, stand alone battery storage projects across North America.” –GridStor

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

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Updating Team Headshots for OPSC

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In-studio updated headshots for OPSC’s Team

We updated the headshots for the Oregon Patient Safety Commission team in studio to provide a consistant type of setting for future hires. We used the natural light from the large windows at our studio.

“The Oregon Patient Safety Commission (OPSC) offers a constructive space for healthcare facilities, providers, and patients to build a culture of safer care.” Website

For companies that are growing and hiring staff, consistent looking company headshots is key to a website presentation and the professionalism of your business.

View Company Headshots to view more examples or to learn about booking team sessions.

Interested in Working Together?