I recently had the privilege of photographing the Edward Jones office team in Forest City, NC. We created an outdoor team photo and indoor headshots, giving them a consistent and polished look for their website, marketing, and client communications.
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth investing in professional photos for your team, here are a few reasons why it matters:
Why Team Photos and Headshots Are Important
- First impressions count – Your website and marketing materials are often a potential client’s first interaction with your brand. Professional photos make you look approachable, credible, and trustworthy.
- Consistency builds brand strength – Matching headshots and coordinated team images give your brand a cohesive, professional presence.
- People connect with people – Clients want to know who they’re working with, and strong headshots and team photos help put a face to the name.
- Recruitment and retention – High-quality team photos communicate professionalism, making your business more appealing to clients and potential employees.
- Longevity and flexibility – Good photos can be used across multiple platforms: websites, LinkedIn profiles, press releases, email signatures, and internal communications.
How We Approached the Edward Jones Session
For this session, we started outdoors to capture the team together in natural light, providing a warm and welcoming group portrait. Then we moved inside for headshots. Edward Jones has brand standards call for a solid grey background, so we matched that for a clean and professional look. Each team member now has a consistent headshot that aligns perfectly with the Edward Jones brand.
How to Prepare Your Office for a Photo Session
When I come to photograph your team, a little preparation goes a long way. Here are some tips (pulled from my Headshot Guide) to make the process smooth and stress-free:
- Coordinate wardrobes – Choose solid colors or simple patterns. Avoid busy prints or logos (unless it’s your company logo).
- Grooming matters – Encourage your team to have hair and makeup done so that they look like themselves on their best day. Simple touches like a haircut or beard trim make a big difference.
- Be mindful of accessories – Jewelry, scarves, and ties should complement rather than distract.
- Stay hydrated and rested – A good night’s sleep shows in your face.
- Plan timing – Schedule enough time so no one feels rushed. This ensures relaxed, natural expressions.
- Think about location – For team photos, we can shoot inside or outside depending on the look you want. Indoors gives consistency; outdoors can feel more casual and approachable.
- Communicate with your team – Let everyone know what to wear, when to arrive, and what to expect.
Professional team photos and headshots are more than just pictures—they invest in how your business is perceived. Whether you’re updating your website, refreshing LinkedIn profiles, or simply wanting your team to look their best, I’d love to help craft images that represent your brand well.
Ready to update your team’s look? Let’s talk about scheduling your next session.