So you’ve hired that professional photographer for your headshots, event, portofolio, etc. Congrats! You’ve made a wise decision and sound investment in yourself and your dream. So now, how do you represent yourself and your business best with this photo opportunity? 

When it comes to making the most of professional photography it’s about being authentic, enterprising, and collaborative. And as your photography partners, we’ll help show you how!

Authentic

When you get in front of the lens it’s time to focus. Easier said than done sometimes. The key is just a little mental prep and a great photographer. 

You might be super excited to get these images captured, knowing how they’re going to boost visibility, show off your brand, and create conversions. But you might also be nervous (if you’re in the pics) or uncertain how to approach the session. All you need to do is focus on your “why.” 

Keep your mind focused on your heartfelt goals, the vision that consumes you, and the products you're proud of. Because what you’re thinking about will come through in the photographs and your audience, clients and partners will totally pick up on it. They’ll also know if you’re being real or not. Your professional photographer will help by providing both a camera lens to capture the photos and an objective perspective to guide the session. By working together to prepare for the shoot, they’ll understand the scope and true vision of the project to ensure you stay on point so that your authentic self and message shine through.

Enterprising

We don’t take it for granted that booking a professional photoshoot is an everyday thing for most people. It’s an investment of money, time and energy. In other words, it can be a big deal! But an entrepreneur, of business or life, knows an opportunity when they see it, and acts on it.

Hiring a professional photographer shows you understand that you need partners you can count on, and who bring the same level of commitment that you do. This is already enterprising of you. But now it’s time to apply that same enterprising spirit to the photoshoot itself to show yourself and your dream off in ways that will resonate with clients, funders, audiences and the world you’re conquering!

Even if you’ve done dozens of photoshoots for your brand, business or self, executing a successful photoshoot lies in being fully present and getting creative each time. And whether this is your first or umpteenth shoot, you’ll want to focus on your audience and think outside the box. Work with your professional photographer to create something fresh, a new take on the dreams that fuel you. That will turn this professional photoshoot into an opportunity to create innovative content that invites others to connect to your vision.

Collaborative

We’ve already hinted at this, but if you hadn’t guessed already, when promoting yourself and business with professional photography, a critical way to get the best out of any photoshoot is to collaborate with your photographer.

You’ve hired them because you understand they bring something to the table that an amateur doesn’t. In fact, they bring a lot: an understanding of light, product placement and composition, as well as professional equipment, accountability and creative vision. And with a company like Angle Platform behind them, they bring an entire team and platform that is also at your disposal. Now make the most of this partnership!

A professional photographer will help you hone your ideas and visions. When your emotions run high the day of the shoot, your photographer is the partner who will be able to help keep the vision in mind. These are the people you need around you as you build your personal and professional empire! 

If you’re in the midst of planning your photoshoot with your Angle photographer, we hope these tips help you take the shoot to the next level. 

If you haven’t yet booked that photoshoot, now’s the time. You can either peruse our vetted professional photographers around the world, or tell us about you and your ideas by completing the Get a Quote form on our Business Page.

Great visual content and a professional photography partner is key to ensuring you and your business shine. Let’s make it happen!