Confidence
What is your definition of confidence? This is what the dictionary has to say, well at least the one online that I checked. “Confidence – belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance.”
What would it do for you to have an updated business portrait? When I first started my business I was using the headshot I took for my graduation in 2005 from Brooks Institute of Photography. And that was about 2 years after the shot was taken. I still had curly hair, but it was not really an up to date look. My hair was a little longer, I had different fashions and well, a different attitude as well. I knew I needed a new headshot to feel confident in meeting new clients.
What did it take for me to feel confident in taking a new headshot? Well, first I had to find a photographer that I knew would take and excellent portrait of me. And one I new I would feel comfortable with. (Thanks Nicole!) Then I chose an outfit that I LOVE and also felt comfortable in and was easy to move around in. The next step for me included a gallon of make-up!!!! No, but I did hire a professional make-up artist. (Laurie Zadeh) Now I know this may seem a little much for some people, but for me it was just that little extra pampering that I needed to give me a little boost.
Now I am not a lady that cannot leave the house without make-up on. (My mother always at least has her lipstick on, if not a little powder too.) Not me, but I do make an effort and put make-up on when I know I am meeting people. I am, however, not a re-applier.
I am a lady that does feel more confident when wearing make-up. Its like the task of actually putting it on makes me feel better, even if it doesn’t stay for long. And having a professional do it was even more confidence boosting. I didn’t go for a crazy look that is not me or what I usually wear, I just had a little bit more than I usually do. And boy was it great for me to have that. Not only was it fun and felt great, but it added to my portrait experience and made it about me. It made me feel assured that I would look great in my new portraits.
I am really happy with my portraits and do not regret taking a little time out to pamper myself with professional make-up.
What would it take for you to be confident in having your portrait taken?
A new outfit?
A new hair style?
Professional make-up?
Comment back below and let me know what, if anything, you do to give yourself a confidence boost. Perhaps it’s a new lipstick, or aftershave for the guys. Let me know 🙂
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