I am pleased to introduce Wendy Houser Blomseth of InBeaute Photography. She shares her take on how to Present Your Best with your online headshots and images.
Not long ago, we all had close control of our image and how we were presented to the public. The average person occasionally displayed their school photos, wedding picture, or an edited group of family portraits, with some professionals required to display a photo in company advertising materials.
Today, pictures are being created and posted 24/7 to myriad of online sites. You should be aware of your online images, especially if you are a job seeker, job advancer, or you want to project a professional image.
I just did a Google Images search of myself for the first time and more than 60 pictures appeared that were either of me personally or were pictures I created. There were no surprises because I thoughtfully considered each image before uploading. I recommend you take a close look at your photos online and search Google Images because whatever you find, others will find too. Are you projecting the image you need and want for your professional needs? Do you have party pics or any inappropriate photos displayed? Ask yourself, “Is this the image I want to project to clients, employers, and family members?” When you upload photos, be sure to add identity name tags, so the people in the photos can more easily locate them.
If you find photos you want removed, contact the person who uploaded them and request removal. When in doubt, only display images that present you at your best.
Well said Wendy! For more info, check out www.inbeautephoto.com. For Guest Blogger requests, e-mail roshini@roshinimedia.com or Tweet me at http://twitter.com/RoshiniR.
