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  ''"Accept everything just the way it is."'' --Miyamoto Musashi
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==Why are (Good) headshots important?==
Despite the fact that we would like clients to choose tutors based on credentials, experience, skills, results, and qualifications... we have found that first impressions matter and that parents tend to put an unexpectedly strong emphasis on the '''quality''' of a tutor's headshot.


<blockquote> </blockquote>We require all of our tutors to have a '''''professional quality headshot.'''''
Tutors with good quality headshots tend to get selected more often and command higher rates. Solid tutor profile photos also increase the overall strength of our brand which is why we require all of our tutors to have a '''''professional quality headshot''''' in order to appear on our website.
 
== Why are (Good) headshots important?==
[[File:Headshot-Good Example.jpg|thumb|Tutor Headshot: '''Good Example''']]Because X, Y, and Z
 


==Acceptable Headshots==
[[File:Headshot-Good Example.jpg|thumb|Tutor Headshot: '''Good Example''']]Acceptable headshots are those taken by a '''''professional headshot photographer''','' whether in a studio setting or outdoors.


Headshots should be warm, approachable, and professional with good lighting and a good expression.


Please see [https://www.brooklynmathtutors.com/team-and-tutors#/ www.brooklynmathtutors.com/team-and-tutors#/] for examples.


Please provide a high-quality photo to add to the Brooklyn Math Tutors website.  
The photo you submit should be at least '''1000px''' on the smaller side. If you have more than one professional photo, please send us a few options to decide from.


===Acceptable Headshots ===
If you '''do not''' currently have a professional headshot, please provide the office with a few of the best photos you currently have - depending on the quality, we may be able to use one of them '''temporarily''' until you get a good headshot taken.
As frustrating as it might be, parents make choices based on their first impression of looking at your headshot and your bio.


Please provide a high-quality photo to add to the Brooklyn Math Tutors website. Professional quality photos are recommended.
If you don't have access to a photographer or would like our suggestions, please consult the BMT office at [mailto:Team@brooklynmathtutors team@brooklynmathtutors]. Depending on circumstances, we may be able to help with the expense.
 
==Not acceptable==
We're aware it's a bit annoying and kind of silly, but it really seems to make a difference in terms of the first impression of tutors and our business to parents.
[[File:Macaca nigra self-portrait large.jpg|thumb|'''Selfie:''' cute, but not acceptable]]
 
The majority of photos that most people have are generally '''not acceptable:'''
Please be sure that the photo is at least '''1000px''' on the smaller side, has good lighting, and is both approachable yet professional. Photos taken with phone cameras generally don’t meet the requirements (ie. selfies).
 
Please see [https://www.brooklynmathtutors.com/team-and-tutors#/ www.brooklynmathtutors.com/team-and-tutors#/] for examples.


If unsure, please provide a few options for the office team to choose from. If you don’t have any professional photo, please let the office know as well as we might be able to help you get professional headshot by connecting you with local professional photographer and cover part of the expense.
* '''Selfies'''
* Party photos
* Graduation photos
* Overly-corporate photos
* 'Artistic' photos
* Photos taken by your friend with an expensive camera who is '''not''' a headshot photographer
* Family photos
* Cropped Family Photos
* Photos that are even slightly suggestive. Save that twinkle in your eye for Tinder.
* Anything that isn't a professional headshot as above...


=== Not acceptable ===
In general, we reserve the right to decline any photos - even professional ones - if it goes against our company brand.
If you don't have a reasonable headshot, please consult the BMT office at team@brooklynmathtutors. Every semester, we have a budget to cover the cost of hiring professional photographer for headshots.

Latest revision as of 18:47, 14 September 2021

"Accept everything just the way it is." --Miyamoto Musashi

Why are (Good) headshots important?

Despite the fact that we would like clients to choose tutors based on credentials, experience, skills, results, and qualifications... we have found that first impressions matter and that parents tend to put an unexpectedly strong emphasis on the quality of a tutor's headshot.

Tutors with good quality headshots tend to get selected more often and command higher rates. Solid tutor profile photos also increase the overall strength of our brand which is why we require all of our tutors to have a professional quality headshot in order to appear on our website.

Acceptable Headshots

Tutor Headshot: Good Example

Acceptable headshots are those taken by a professional headshot photographer, whether in a studio setting or outdoors.

Headshots should be warm, approachable, and professional with good lighting and a good expression.

Please see www.brooklynmathtutors.com/team-and-tutors#/ for examples.

The photo you submit should be at least 1000px on the smaller side. If you have more than one professional photo, please send us a few options to decide from.

If you do not currently have a professional headshot, please provide the office with a few of the best photos you currently have - depending on the quality, we may be able to use one of them temporarily until you get a good headshot taken.

If you don't have access to a photographer or would like our suggestions, please consult the BMT office at team@brooklynmathtutors. Depending on circumstances, we may be able to help with the expense.

Not acceptable

Selfie: cute, but not acceptable

The majority of photos that most people have are generally not acceptable:

  • Selfies
  • Party photos
  • Graduation photos
  • Overly-corporate photos
  • 'Artistic' photos
  • Photos taken by your friend with an expensive camera who is not a headshot photographer
  • Family photos
  • Cropped Family Photos
  • Photos that are even slightly suggestive. Save that twinkle in your eye for Tinder.
  • Anything that isn't a professional headshot as above...

In general, we reserve the right to decline any photos - even professional ones - if it goes against our company brand.