What happens when you arrive at a party or walk into a trendy bar or restaurant? People “check you out” and in the first few seconds they build an opinion. Be it right or wrong it is a common behavior across the world. That says a lot about
THE POWER OF FIRST
The Power of Your First Impression. It is more powerful than your business card, the titles next to your name and your resume, all combined together. Your first impression will determine who will talk to you and who won’t.
The same thing happens when people see your picture, online and offline, the Power of First Impression applies in its majestity. You know you need a portrait of yourself, particularly in your work environment. Now you have a choice.
You can go to a cheap photographer and be done in ten minutes and probably you will end up yes saving money but yes getting a generic, cheesy or boring image. Alternatively you can go to an artist, someone who has the ability to tell a story with one image, your story.
No matter what your brand is “Eco Friendly”, “Reliable Real Estate Agent”, “Mean Executive”, “Rebellious Intellectual” or anything else, your portrait can and should project your unique brand. If you don’t have a professional portrait done by a true artist you litterally are missing the chance to let a picture speak 1,000 words about you.
In this age of social networking this becomes even more important. Because you need your portrait to be consistent across the board. What if you had an excellent corporate shot and then your next potential employer googles you to find you on Facebook with an image shot by your daughter at home?
Now remember one thing. It is true that anybody can snap a photo and also that today’s digital technology can help. But think carefully before you choose, if you buy Microsoft Word does that make you a writer?
Claudio is very talented at telling a story with one image and guess what? He will make you look very good as well.