Headshots vs Portraits // What is the Difference?
What is the difference between a headshot and a portrait?
Over time, the lines between traditional headshot and portrait have been blurred. Most of the distinction can, however, be made in the intention of the image.
Headshots:
Traditionally headshots are photos that are very close-up and standard images of a person's face and are very standard. They are usually taken against a simple background and serve as a simple image to put a face with a name. The idea is to show the true likeness of the person in the photo so that others will recognize them for a particular reason.
People use headshots for a variety of reasons but in most cases, they are used in a professional capacity. Actors, business professionals, and personal branding are just a few reasons that a headshot is created.
Portraits
Although a portrait can be a photo of a person's face or head and shoulders, they can also include the environment around the person in the image. A portrait is usually a more artistic representation with the intent of showing more of the persons personality, mood and tell a story while engaging the viewer.
When was the last time you had photos taken of yourself - either a portrait or headshot?
