Getting your team’s headshots updated shouldn’t be stressful. it should be smooth, empowering, and even enjoyable. Here are five simple tips to help set your team up for success and get the best possible results.
- Communicate Early and Clearly
Let your team know what to expect: the date, location, timing, and the purpose behind the shoot. When people understand why it matters, they tend to show up with the right mindset.
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- Give Staff Plenty of Notice
Try to avoid springing it on them last-minute. A few days’ notice lets people plan ahead—especially if they want to get a haircut, buy a shirt, or practice their smile in the mirror!
- Be Friendly and Supportive
We find that teams get better results when the shoot feels relaxed and supportive. The truth is that most people won’t be looking forward to getting this done so a short message from leadership encouraging participation and reminding why the business is doing it can go a long way.
- Encourage Brand-Aligned Attire
Every company has a different vibe. If you’re unsure what to suggest, we’re happy to give wardrobe guidance that suits your brand image: whether that’s buttoned up, relaxed, or somewhere in between. You can even put together a style guide for your team to follow (or get us to do it for you).
- Consider Letting Staff Choose Their Photo
We always include individual photo selection to our process. When people choose the image they’re proud of, they tend to actually use it, which works out much better for ROI. If this idea ruffles some feathers, we’re always happy to work with you on a refined set of images so that each option provided ticks your boxes.
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