In the visually-driven world of business, your branding photos need to help your business and brand stand out so people know what you do and want to hire you — thus, resulting in more clients and revenue.

To help you prepare, here’s a guide for businesses and professionals on how to get the most out of your branding photoshoot session.

Whether your business is a vendor for a large event, sponsoring a fundraising event, hosting a booth at a community event, or just actively promoting in your community, this can be an excellent opportunity to increase your brand visibility, generate leads, and connect with potential customers.

To help you successfully plan and execute your upcoming events to ensure that you get the most ROI out of your time and money investment, here is a checklist of what you should know to best prepare for being a vendor at an event: Top 5 Tips for Maximizing ROI: A Vendor's Checklist for Rocking Your Next Event

Your headshot photo says more than you may think. It’s often your first introduction to potential clients, employers, referral partners, collaborators, etc. It can event give your career or business a boost financially!

So, how do you make sure that your headshot does these things?

Here are three surprising tips to make sure your headshot is top-notch.

One thing I love and value in my business is to be a referral source for my clients. This list includes only the vendors and businesses I’ve worked directly with and highly recommend.