Comments on: #TuesdayTutorial: Taking a Professional Photo

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 23:29:58 +0000

I appreciated this article and all of the tips it provided for taking an appropriate professional photo. From LinkedIn to a business’ website, I have seen many different variations of professional photos which has lead to some confusion for me as to what exactly is acceptable and unacceptable when taking this type of photo. Like many others, I was surprised that this article suggested the use of a phone camera as it seems like you would want to use an actual camera to ensure the best quality. However, after I thought about it I came to the realization that most phone cameras nowadays are as good as, if not better than, most cameras on the market today.

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:57:00 +0000

While I agree that two hours does seem like a lot of time, I think it’s also good to remember that this article was discussing starting from scratch for the average-Joe photographer. My sorority similarly does headshots every year, and each time slot is only about twenty minutes. But that’s more of an assembly line of headshots, rather than one person going out and doing it themselves–plus the time doesn’t include getting ready, any editing needed, and choosing the photo. I would say that getting it done when one of these opportunities presents itself is a good idea, it saves lots of time and money!

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:49:33 +0000

While I agree that taking a headshot of something related to your field is a unique idea, I can’t think of something related to my professional field that I would be comfortable using for a headshot to companies. For something like Civil Engineering, maybe taking a picture in a hard-hat could be a good idea, but for more science/lab based majors, I wouldn’t want to do something like a lab coat or science lab for a picture. What do you think?

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 28 Jan 2018 20:43:39 +0000

As someone who has their phone as their only camera resource, I definitely appreciated the article pointed towards using it! But I did find it a little frustrating to read on about how big of an investment this one photo will be. It says 2+ hours for the photo shoot, but I’m guessing it will take longer if you end up having to do it solo. And that’s not even including the amount of time it takes to go shop (and pay for!) all the equipment such as lighting and a tripod, which I (and most likely others) don’t have sitting around.

By: Clement Boateng

Clement Boateng — Sat, 27 Jan 2018 03:08:21 +0000

I find this post helpful because it teaches how to take a good head shot. Putting professional head shots as profile picture is significant because it can determine how people see or judge you. For instance, in sending professional emails for jobs and other significant things, it is necessary to put a good and professional profile picture because it makes a positive impression on the employer.

By: Youngsu Kim

Youngsu Kim — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:02:32 +0000

I found this article very helpful. Before reading this article, I had no idea how to take a picture of me that looks professional .
I just wonder how a Computer Engineering major would take a professional picture. is a picture of me with the computer systems in the background OK?
I would have to think more about what I have to put in the background and the location.
Computer lab might be the place to go for people like me although there are just desks and chairs.

By: Abigail Wasson

Abigail Wasson — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 16:35:56 +0000

After reading this article, I never thought about taking a professional photo in a place related to one’s field of study. I always thought it would be more professional in front of a plain background. Most of the points made in the article, however, I thought were common sense. But it’s always nice to have a good reminder on what to do and what not to do before taking one. Having a quality professional photo is a great first impression to an employer if they find you on LinkedIn or any other professional website.

By: Jiayu Li

Jiayu Li — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 04:36:54 +0000

I think the recommendation for 2 hours of shooting is too conservative too. If the equipment was ready and the person who was going to take the photo dressed properly, the shooting should be able to finish within half an hour.

By: Tripp Agnor

Tripp Agnor — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:03:55 +0000

Reading this article made me realize that I should probably get some kind of professional headshot done for any professional profiles I have. I’m not a big fan of having my picture taken, so the pictures I do use for any kind of social media account tend to be casual. I tend not to believe that whatever my picture is on a social media account should have that big an impact on what people think of me as a person. But this article does make a very convincing argument that might just prove me wrong. Since so many different people tend to view online accounts, and only do so for very short times, the only image someone can get of you is whatever your profile picture happens to be on an account. If you want people to think of you as a professional, then having a professional profile picture is a good start since that picture might be your first impression on an employer who is looking through many other online profiles as well.

By: Yibo Xu

Yibo Xu — Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:55:28 +0000

Well to be honest I never took something called professional photo. For myself, it’s just weird to dress up, find someone, choose the field, take care of the angle and the lights. Those picture are just not natural at all, and sometimes if you want the picture looks better you have to photo shop a bit about it to make some kind of style as “showing off personalities.” It’s just weird. But I read the article from the given link and I would like to try this although it takes time for me to adapt it. It’s helpful for me because I’m going to have one of this kind of photo in the future eventually.