Posted on Sep 22, 2022
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I recently accepted a new position at my current job that is classified as a "professional" position . I was told by HR that I have to take a professional headshot and that I need to find a place that does so. Since I have to do that, I was thinking about taking another one in my dress uniform. Does anyone here have experience with this? How much do these fancy photo shoots cost?
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COL Vincent Stoneking
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Honestly, just a friend with a decent camera, digital preferred, and a decent backdrop.
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COL Randall C.
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Why would you wear your military uniform for a non-military job? If it IS a military position, then go with the uniform (of course), otherwise wear appropriate business attire.

Regarding "how much" - that's going to widely vary depending on where you live. However, there are numerous 'cheaper' options that going to a professional studio.

Why don't you ask the other's in the 'rogues gallery' and see what they did for their head shot.
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COL Randall C. - Please don't mention it sir and thank you so much for this info! I completely forgot about the DA Photo...good call. I'll look into that now.
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COL Randall C. you can actually set up a head shot at the same time with VIOS.
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COL Randall C.
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1LT (Join to see) - I just saw something the other day about and thought of this thread.

Check out Portraits for Patriots ( https://www.portraitsforpatriots.org/ ) - they work with military to hook you up with professional photographers in your area.

Here's their mission statement: OUR MISSION - To empower those who have honorably-served our nation to feel confident in their personal brand as they transition to the American work force.​

Portraits For Patriots® creates portfolio-quality images that showcase the strength and determination of our service members, spouses and Gold Star families, free of charge.
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SFC (Join to see) - SFC Boyd knows everything. He gonna be the honor grad! lol
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
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It depends on the photographer you use and how much they charge for professional head shots.
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You don't say?...
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
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1LT (Join to see) - Well that's up to you to go look at photographers in your area to see if they list headshots on their website. I mean...no one is going to know if they don't live where you do. Smh.

It's called go look up "photographers who do headshots" in your area or post in an exchange group to see if any photographers do and their prices.
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