The Right Headshot is Crucial for Social Media

If you use any of the social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, your image or photo is everywhere. Anytime you post anything: a blog, a tweet, an ad, or change your status, etc., you are representing yourself, your company and your brand.
If you have always hated the photo that you are using in your profiles, TAKE IT DOWN! Your face is your logo in the pervasive new world of online social networking. The way you look, the expression on your face, the pose that you chose, deliver information about who you are to the people who may want to know you better. So give them something that you are really proud of.
Remember: this is networking! Imagine a dating service with no pictures! or going to a networking event with a mask on!

To illustrate this, go to the Public Timeline on Twitter and take a look (http://twitter.com/public_timeline). See all those faces? Those are brands. What does each picture say about the person/brand? Someone who chooses a family shot is making a statement about what is important to them, i.e. “I love being a mom.” A person who shows themself in a sport or other activity is saying “I want to connect with other people who are into what I’m into.” Some people even have custom avatars that create a fictitious or humorous persona. A company with numerous tweeters may use their logo.

But look at the folks who have not customized their profile at all. or those who have a really lame old photo that is hard to see. These folks are saying, “I’m a member, but I am really not too interested in this.”
Think about the image you are using for your profiles. What does it say about you? Does the image convey your brand, your interests, or your goals? Do you like the way you are portrayed? If not…take it down now and get a professional headshot made. Getting your headshot done is not expensive, it’s really fast and it can be a lot of fun!

If you have time to tweet, you have time to get a headshot made. And…there has never been a better time because Fifth Avenue Digital is offering 50% off our regular rates on headshots for social media profiles through June 30, 2009.
Because we know you need it and you need the incentive to do it.
Call and we’ll book a quick and convenient appointment for you. We have our top-notch headshot photographer ready to meet your specific needs.
Don’t settle for a “so-so” photo that doesn’t even look like you!

Re-Brand yourself today!

Fifth Avenue Digital provides photographers for all corporate needs, as well as ancillary services such as prints and albums. For over 10 years we've been vetting and hiring great photographic talent for our clients around the country. Our unique mix of creativity and technology has enabled us to be chosen by top companies such as Edelman Advertising, JP Morgan and the Walt Disney Company. We handle every aspect of corporate photography, including meetings, event marketing and onsite printing, as well as executive headshots and group portraits. And, we always listen carefully to your needs and assign the right photographer for your job.

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