[FREE OFFER] A faster way to update your headshot
Is your headshot collecting dust?
Rather than stress over finding a photographer, shoot it yourself.
I was chatting with a speaker colleague the other day, and he mentioned how he finds it funny when he visits certain speaker websites, he sees a headshot that was taken from their “glory days.”
It’s at least 10 years old, their clothing, hairstyle and overall appearance confirms it.
As a result, it looks nothing like the person walking on the Earth today.
He mentioned he finds it a bit off-putting and nonsensical as if they’re hiding or concealing something that will ultimately be revealed the moment they hit the stage, which inspires a “who is this person” thought unnecessarily in the minds of those in the audience.
I agreed. I’m not a big fan of the “glory day” headshot, either. I also know that many speakers are slammed for time and don’t want to carve out a couple hours for a headshot session.
So that got me thinking.
What if there was a way that I can help out speakers create a new headshot fast with as minimal friction as possible?
Sure, I offer headshot services, but that photo comes with strategy, logistics and scheduling, which takes up time to coordinate.
As a result, over the past week, I consulted with the photographer and video producer sides of my brain, and together, we created a video:
Shoot It Yourself: Create High-Quality Headshots With Your Phone
In this 10-minute clip, you’ll learn how to create a high-quality headshot with nothing more than the camera that’s sitting in your pocket 24/7.
In this Shoot It Yourself video, you’ll learn:
Setting up your smartphone camera
Composition techniques
Choosing the best location
Working with sunlight
How to create an honest and confident expression
The best part?
It’s FREE :)
Not sure it’s possible to capture a professional headshot with your phone? Well, the photos used in this post were photographed using my IPhone - no fancy camera, lighting gear, or any post-production tweaking done to the image!
Long story short - It’s possible, folks.
And it can be captured on your own time!
Want to check it out? Grab your copy of the video here.
PS - If you find the video valuable, please share the signup link with your audience on social and give your colleagues and clients a chance to capture a magical smartphone headshot as well.
Here’s the link: www.johndemato.com/siy-headshot