The location of your professional headshot helps tell your story. It will also play a role in the first impression you create and what type of audience you attract.

When you think about personal branding photography, a studio setting is usually what jumps to mind. Let there be no doubt, most clients prefer their headshots taken in my studio. The lighting is already set up and perfect. The backdrop is perfect. There is no concern about the weather or time of day. I have a comfortable hair and makeup chair if you choose that service, and on and on. However, this is only one of the many options that you can choose from. Let’s take a closer look at personal branding and headshot photography session location options.

Home Office

Do you work from home? Do you feel that your home office visually represents your personal brand? Then it’s perfect for personal branding shoot. Give people an inside view of how you spend your day. Plus, if you want a more relaxed, personal feel, you can even include your pet in a few of the shots. Some people even go as far as taking a few shots in their living room or kitchen. It all depends on the messaging you want to send. Just make sure that your home office has lots of natural light for the best photos.

Meeting Room or Coworking Space

If you don’t feel your home office is right for a shoot, why not rent a meeting room or coworking space? Just make sure that the décor aligns with your brand image headshot. You can even incorporate a few props if you want to add a personal touch. If possible, choose a space that has other areas you can use, such as a lounge with visually appealing furniture.

Photography Studio

A photography studio is still a great location for a personal branding shoot. It offers a very professional setting and you get to take advantage of all of my equipment. If you do want to change things up, bring in your own props and even furniture. Bet of all, there is no added cost to shooting in studio (at least not in mine). Whereas there can be additional costs for off-site locations. I do charge an off-site setup & tear down fee for alternate indoor locations if lighting and backdrops are needed. If there is no lighting or backdrop required, then there’s no additional cost for off-site headshots.

Home, Apartment or BnB

There are so many beautiful apartments and guest houses that can be used for your professional headshot session. If you know someone who has a great apartment or you’ve seen a nice location on Airbnb, this can be a good option for your shoot. It’s also ideal if you would prefer a more private setting for your photo session. If you’re profession is in the real estate industry, a nice home is one of the perfect locations for your professional headshot.

Cafes and Restaurants

If you would prefer an atmosphere with a bit of a vibe, why not arrange a shoot at a coffee shop, café or restaurant? Unless you make prior arrangements though, you might need to work around other patrons. Either way, be sure to speak to the owner of the establishment first before booking your headshot.

Get Outside

If your personal brand is more adventurous, an outdoor location could be ideal. Whether this is by the seaside, in a park or somewhere more mountainous, there is no rule that says you can’t take personal branding headshot photos at an outdoor location. Plus, the backdrop opportunities are endless.

As you can see, there are multiple options, over and above a studio, that you can use as a location for your personal branding shoot.

please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions.

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