What NOT To Do In Your Profile Pics
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Greetings!
Top 5 Things NOT To Do In A Social Media Profile Picture (IF you're using it for business):
1. DON'T use an old photo from when you were 10 years younger (or 50 pounds lighter)
2. DON'T tilt your head, especially if you're a woman you're trying to establish yourself as an expert in a male-dominated field. You want to be looking straight at the camera (a tilted head is like a visual question mark, think about it).
3. DON'T gaze away from the camera. The best photos are the ones with eye contact. Why? Because it's the easiest way to establish trust quickly.
4. DON'T look like a robot. Smile! A real smile. The kind that crinkles up your eyes. If you're in a "serious business" and you think a smile is inappropriate, at the very least make sure there's warmth in your eyes.
5. DON'T choose a photo because you look "super hot" in it (well, unless you're brand is "Hollywood starlet" or "supermodel.")
Yes there are exceptions to every rule, but by and large, you won't be wrong if you follow the above. That said, rules are meant to be broken, and the most important rule is to be TRUE TO YOU. Be authentic, be human, be real.
This page gives tips and advice AND shows some great (and not-so-great) profile pictures...
And if you're interested in attending our Headshot Workshop... It's on August 28th!! We have only 4 spots left...
Ciao for now!!
Questions? Call or email Jessica Lurie: (888) 531-3830 or (305) 608-9455, jessica@mivistainc.com.
Michelle Villalobos
(vee - ya - LOW - bos)
(888) 531-3830
www.MichelleVillalobos.com
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