Peter’s List of Uses For Portraits
 
  1. 1. always include with press releases
  2. 2. send to your alma mater
  3. 3. to announce career accomplishments
  4. 4. use it on your marketing materials
  5. 5. have it printed on business cards
  6. 6. as a leave-behind with prospective clients by which to remember you
  7. 7. place in your newsletter
  8. 8. always accompany articles you write
  9. 9. send out prior to speaking engagements you give
  10. 10. to build visual recognition and a following
  11. 11. ever see a politician campaign without a photo?
  12. 12. contacts will more likely remember you with a picture reminder
  13. 13. a photo helps represent you when you can’t be there in person
  14. 14. a friendly visage shows you can’t be all bad to do business with
  15. 15. put it on your web site
  16. 16. never run an ad without it
  17. 17. announce your promotion
  18. 18. for posterity
  19. 19. have available before reporter calls to do a profile on you
  20. 20. make coupons for your business and include a photo
  21. 21. do you dance, perform, sing or play music? Use your photo!
  22. 22. corporate brochure showing officers and owners
  23. 23. when pitching a proposal, include a thumbnail headshot
  24. 24. to accompany one’s résumé
  25. 25. display in lobby, on wall, or in waiting room
  26. 26. for a company directory
  27. 27. annual reports
  28. 28. people like to attach a picture of what you look like to your voice over the phone
  29. 29. visas, permits, licenses
  30. 30. always give one to your Mom
 
June 2, 2007
Of course there’s no way you can go wrong with getting a new, good portrait of yourself. But in case you’re wondering what to do with it once you’ve got it, here are some ideas not to be overlooked: