Here at Studio Lumen, we do portraits for all kinds of different people.  From lawyers, coaches, real estate agents, and financial experts through to health professionals, including doctors.  Recently we have done headshots for a nephrologist, a geneticist, and an infectious diseases expert.

As a physician, your professional image is important. Patients often form their first impressions of you based on your online presence and the materials you share with them.  In addition, your headshot can be used for your other professional obligations, such as attending conferences, or working with other health professionals who may not yet know you.

One of the key components of this image is your professional headshot. A professional headshot can communicate a lot about who you are. It conveys your level of professionalism, your approachability, and what kind of personality someone can expect.

Here are some reasons why a high-quality headshot is so important for physicians:

• Establishing trust with patients: Patients are more likely to trust a physician who looks professional and approachable. A professional headshot can help convey your competence and build trust with potential patients.
• Establishing trust with colleagues and the medical community as a whole: When you attend a conference, or need to work with colleagues from around the country, having a naturally done headshot that conveys who you are is helpful for them to see your credibility. At a conference for example, a good headshot can help people feel comfortable or encouraged to come to your presentation or feel more comfortable simply to come up and talk to you!
• Reflecting your personality: A professional headshot can also be an opportunity to show your personality and approachability. A warm and friendly headshot can make patients feel more comfortable and at ease when they meet you in person, and colleagues get a sense of who you are before you have to work with them
• Enhancing your credibility: A high-quality headshot can enhance your credibility, generally speaking. It shows that you take your profession seriously and that you're committed to presenting yourself in the best possible light.

Overall, a professional headshot is an essential investment for any physician who wants to establish trust with patients and colleagues, and provide some humanity and reassurance to patients, who often come to you in times of need.