Headshot Photography for College Applications

Gives a Great First Impression

First off, having a professional photo with your college application makes a great first impression on the admission committee. What you’re wearing in your photo and your smile; all of it conveys a bit of your personality to the institution before you even go there. If the photo you send them doesn’t feature you at your best or if it is a poorly taken camera shot, it will send the wrong message about you from the get go. However, if the shot has been taken by a professional who knows the ins and outs of headshot photography, you will come off looking happy and confident!

Makes You Appear Serious

All good institutes inducting students are looking for someone who will take their education seriously. If you enclose a professional looking headshot in your application instead of a poorly taken one, there is a better chance of you coming off looking intelligent and dedicated to your studies. This goes especially for those looking to enter the fields of film, media sciences, photography, acting, or any other artsy department.

Boosts Your Confidence

Sending applications to colleges is a nerve racking process. You fret every time you send your application somewhere and wonder if you did everything right. And when it’s time for the rejection or acceptance letter to arrive, you’re already far too anxious to even consider things might go your way.

A professional looking headshot does the job of boosting your confidence when you’re sending in applications. If you show the world yourself through a professional’s eye, you will be a whole lot more confident in your ability to succeed. Whether you end up getting into Harvard or not, you will know that you put your best foot forward and did everything there was to be done!

There are a number of tips you can easily follow for a great college application photograph. All you need to do is book a photographer who will hear you out and execute your ideas to perfection.

At Doug Burke Photography , we have just the means to give you what you need from your headshot photographs. Contact us at 336.486.9932 and let’s get to work!