Having your personal brand photos taken is a big leap for any professional. Some reading this may be thinking, “Yeah, that is a big leap - a big, scary leap!” Think of it this way, though: it’s also a leap that announces to anyone and everyone you know - and lots of people you don’t know yet but will soon enough - that you are someone who takes your career seriously enough to start forming your own brand through imagery. You have a message to tell the business world, and you’re going to do it through actions, words, professional business photos - you name it - to reach your ultimate goals.
Getting personal brand photos takes time, investment, and confidence to say to the world, “This is me. Take a look. I’m a professional who’d like to know more about you, so I’m taking the first step and putting myself out there. Let’s collaborate!”
So taking the photos is one thing. You go the session. It’s a beautiful setting. The vibe with the photographer is great. You really feel like your brand and personality were captured during the time, and you feel great after leaving.
And then you receive the photos. What do you do next?
Using your brand photos effectively
While getting brand photos taken is a huge first step in establishing yourself as a force-to-be-reckoned-with professional, it’s what you do with them that matters most. Make sure to take full advantage.