Think it’s your agent’s fault that no one is bringing you in for a callback? Perhaps you’re blaming LinkedIn’s lame algorithm for zero responses to your job inquires? Or wait, maybe all of Tinder is conspiring against you in your attempts to secure a first date. Or…perhaps…much like VPL can repel even the most promising male prospect, you’ve managed to alienate most everyone with one simple thing: your headshot.
Whether you are an aspiring artist, an accomplished professional, or just trying to break a dry spell; your headshot can say a lot about you and, more importantly, your understanding of the world in which you operate. It’s STILL all about context, people.
In no particular order – and without further adieu – I bring you the Top 10 types of headshots to avoid in a professional (and personal!) setting. We encourage you to study these poses closely and then AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS.
#1 The Doosh
What you think this pose says about you: I’m super laid back and uber cool.
What this pose really says about you: I mean, what? You don’t understand how hot and smart I am? Or how much money I make? C’MON!
#2 The Cynic
What you think this pose says about you: I am VERY sophisticated and obviously extremely credible.
What this pose really says about you: Seriously dahling, do you honestly think I give a sh*t about anything you’re saying?
#3 The Come Hither
What you think this pose says about you: I’m very open to listening and genuinely interested in what you have to say.
What this pose really says about you: I know I’m pretty.
#4 The Arrogancia
What you think this pose says about you: I am extremely confident and can likely handle anyone or anything you send my way.
What this pose really says about you: I have an ego the size of Texas and possibly really really really small…hands.
#5 The Thinker
What you think this pose says about you: I am extremely curious about life and am deeply moved by thoughts and ideas.
What this pose really says about you: I probably talk too much and am extremely annoying in social situations.
#6 The Kissy-Face
What you think this pose says about you: I’m fun and I’m, like, a total people-person and nothing bothers me.
What this pose really says about you: I’m self-absorbed and kinda dumb.
#7 The Too-Coo-For-Schoo
What you think this pose says about you: I’m too cool for school.
What this pose really says about you: I’m definitely not.
#8 The Drama Queen
What you think this pose says about you: I am to be taken seriously, as a person, as a business arteeeest…because this life, this amazing life, is just too short for trivial pursuits.
What this pose really says about you: I take myself way too seriously and as such I am a colossal pain in the ass.
#9 The Do-I-Even-Need-To-Say-It (mobster, sunglasses, cigar, someone put me out of my misery)
What you think this pose says about you: Ladieeezzzzz.
What this pose really says about you: Run very very fast.
#10 YOU FILL IN THE HEADSHOT BLANK.
