MissingNeurons Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hello there! I recently received an interview invite and the admissions officer is requesting a confirmation email with an attached "professional headshot." I've never had to take one before, and a quick "NYC professional headshots" Google search shows average prices of $300-500 for a single shot. My question is: how much importance would you place on the photo quality if you were in my shoes? I want to send a nice photo taken 2 years ago but I'm worried it'll look too unprofessional. I'm not wearing a suit or tie, outdoor background that isn't completely blurred, and there's possibly too much skin showing (similar to this guy: https://www.simons.com/en/men-clothing/dress-shirts/easy-care/high-performance-faux-nylon-shirt-modern-fit--14479-20144#zoom). All input greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Hello there! I recently received an interview invite and the admissions officer is requesting a confirmation email with an attached "professional headshot." I've never had to take one before, and a quick "NYC professional headshots" Google search shows average prices of $300-500 for a single shot. My question is: how much importance would you place on the photo quality if you were in my shoes? I want to send a nice photo taken 2 years ago but I'm worried it'll look too unprofessional. I'm not wearing a suit or tie, outdoor background that isn't completely blurred, and there's possibly too much skin showing (similar to this guy: https://www.simons.com/en/men-clothing/dress-shirts/easy-care/high-performance-faux-nylon-shirt-modern-fit--14479-20144#zoom). All input greatly appreciated!I would put on a business casual outfit and have someone take a close-up with a phone, then email them a jpg file. It's probably just to recognize you and, if accepted, to use in a composite for the faculty.Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Agree with above! For mine I just put on the suit, put the phone on a timer, and took a shot. So far so good lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janemoe Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Maybe ask the school if you can get a passport photo taken at a drugstore if you're concerned about taking it at home. Much cheaper than a professional headshot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine616 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 On 9/11/2020 at 7:11 AM, janemoe said: Maybe ask the school if you can get a passport photo taken at a drugstore if you're concerned about taking it at home. Much cheaper than a professional headshot! My plan was to have my friend do my makeup and take a picture outdoors but then the California wildfires had other plans so I used an old passport photo I had taken a couple of years ago. I was worried because I was wearing glasses and I have since had laser eye surgery but both schools I used it for accepted it so I would go with the passport photo route if you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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