STRESS-FREE HEADSHOTS

We specialize in Stress-Free Headshots. What do we mean by that? Here’s how we deliver on what might sound like a hard-to-keep promise.

 

We listen to our clients, and what we hear over and over is that getting a headshot is something most people worry about. And we know that being in front of a camera can be uncomfortable, especially if, as seems to be the case in a lot of studios, you’re placed in front of the camera with little or no preparation, told how to pose without being told why, shot - with the camera, of course - and hustled on your way. Very few people could relax under those conditions. It’s no wonder that a headshot session is something many people dread. And it’s no wonder so many people find themselves disappointed with the end result.

 

At C1M, we take a different approach from start to finish. Before the day of your headshot session, we'll share tips on how to get your perfect headshot. On the day of your appointment, you'll be shown to our private dressing room where you can put finishing touches on your appearance, if you wish, or change your wardrobe. And there’s something equally important you won’t find, too. You won’t find a waiting room full of people. Feeling as though there's a stopwatch on your session does not lead to relaxation. We book ample time so that your stress-free headshot session stays focused on you – and only you – as it should be.

 

As a first step, before the camera even gets involved, we’ll sit down for a chat. We do this for two reasons. First, we want to know a little about who you are, what you do, and who your ideal client might be. That ideal client is the audience your photo will need to create a connection with. Understanding your goals is vital to what we do. Second, the conversation gives us as a chance to talk you through our process. We’ve been doing this a long time, and we’ve learned a thing or two. We love sharing that with you so that you, too, understand how body language can convey so much. Believe it or not, a small change in the height of your chin can make the difference between looking confident and looking arrogant. A few degrees rotation in your body can make the difference between seeming approachable and seeming confrontational. And, as one of our clients told us not long ago, knowing exactly why you’re being directed to stand or pose a certain way is the key to an effective  headshot that is still 100% “you.” When you understand the reason, you want to pose properly, and when you want to do it, there is a genuineness that shines through in the finished product. Genuineness should never be faked.

 

We have a large in-studio monitor where you'll be able to see the images we capture right away. When we’ve captured an image that we agree shows you at your best, we’ll  edit your image collaboratively. One of the biggest sources of trepidation, we’ve been told by our clients, is the fear of not looking good enough or not being photogenic. We know that almost everyone has some flaws known only to them that, in their eyes, stand out in every  photo. Since we edit your image together, you can be sure that we’ll never miss one of those details that bothers you. Another common concern is looking too PhotoShopped. Not to worry - our stress-free headshots promise includes a clause that says: you will still look like you when we’re done.

 

So now you know exactly what “stress-free headshots” means. We love helping people, and it means so much to us to be able to give a great experience to each and every one of our clients.