Don’t have a professional headshot to use in your email signature? Don’t fret — just follow the tips below.
LIGHTING
Polished portraits demand proper lighting. Stand in a shaded area near direct sunlight for a photo that is properly exposed and free of unflattering shadows. For example, face a window indoors, or stand in the shade, facing the sun, outdoors.
BACKGROUND
A clean, simple background is key. Neutral colors, such as ivory, white or tan work best. Avoid busy backgrounds with distracting imagery.
HIRE A PROFESSIONAL
Tried our tips but still aren’t satisfied? Invest in a professional (we’d love to work with you!).
Clean and Simple. This signature includes only a few pieces of content, but each is important and on task. It’s concise and clean.
Social Showcase. Included here are call-to-actions as social media profiles. Note the signature abides by an obvious color palette. The signature is minimal and sleek.
Promotional. An extension of the signatures above, this example includes a second form of call-to-action: a newsletter promotion. Note that this professional opted not to include a phone number. For high-profile professionals, phone numbers may pose a privacy risk. Create client boundaries where needed.
Just Text. Some professionals prefer to keep signatures incredibly simple. This example demonstrates that basic signatures can still include essential details in a fresh way.
We hope you found our guide helpful! Be sure to explore our other blogs, and learn more about us here.
Written by Lindsay Pace // Have thoughts for her? Say hello at lindsay@taylorsquarephotography.com.
Don’t have a professional headshot to use in your email signature? Don’t fret — just follow the tips below.
Lighting
Polished portraits demand proper lighting. Stand in a shaded area near direct sunlight for a photo that is properly exposed and free of unflattering shadows. For example, face a window indoors, or stand in the shade, facing the sun, outdoors.
Background
A clean, simple background is key. Neutral colors, such as ivory, white or tan work best. Avoid busy backgrounds with distracting imagery.
Hire a Professional
Tried our tips but still aren’t satisfied? Invest in a professional (we’d love to work with you!).
Clean and Simple. This signature includes only a few pieces of content, but each is important and on task. It’s concise and clean.
Social Showcase. Included here are call-to-actions as social media profiles. Note the signature abides by an obvious color palette. The signature is minimal and sleek.
Promotional. An extension of the signatures above, this example includes a second form of call-to-action: a newsletter promotion. Note that this professional opted not to include a phone number. For high-profile professionals, phone numbers may pose a privacy risk. Create client boundaries where needed.
Just Text. Some professionals prefer to keep signatures incredibly simple. This example demonstrates that basic signatures can still include essential details in a fresh way.
We hope you found our guide helpful! Be sure to explore our other blogs, and learn more about us here.
Written by Lindsay Pace // Have thoughts for her? Say hello at lindsay@taylorsquarephotography.com.