People attend business events with the thought of making connections, exchanging ideas, and creating possible business opportunities. But what if we told you that attendees at those events could walk away with something useful that goes beyond business cards and new insights?
Stories for Business is here to introduce the “Headshot Booth”. The booth is designed as a convenient way for professionals to refresh their professional headshots while attending events — killing two birds with one stone.
After all, it’s important to have a professional headshot or to update it every two years.
A headshot is a part of one’s professional identity
As we mentioned, professionals need a headshot, whether for their LinkedIn profiles, the company’s website, or even freelance work. Why? Well, it serves as the first visual introduction to your professional identity.
There’s also the fact that many professionals continue to use the same photograph for years. Hairstyles, roles, and personal styles often evolve, and sometimes old headshots simply no longer convey who you are today.
Besides, there’s a rise in personal branding. LinkedIn is no longer just the place for you to list your qualifications and employment history but to build a personal brand and share industry knowledge to establish yourself as a thought leader in your field.
Hence, the importance of having a professional headshot.
So, how does the Headshot Booth work?
The Headshot Booth will be set up in a dedicated area at an event, complete with a professional backdrop and lighting. Organisers can choose from white, grey, or black backdrops.
The experience is designed to be quick and convenient. Attendees will be required to sign up at the booth using an online form before their session. The actual photography takes approximately one or two minutes per person, making it easy for attendees to fit the experience into their event schedule.
The best part is that they do not need to worry about posing. A professional photographer from our team will guide each attendee throughout the session, helping them find a natural and flattering pose. The goal is not to make everyone look overly posed or formal, but to capture a professional shot that still feels like them.
Once the session is complete, attendees select their favourite image on the spot. After the event, we will edit the selected photograph and, within five working days, attendees will receive their finished image via a download link by email.
Here’s why you should consider the “Headshot Booth”
For event organisers, the Headshot Booth can be more than just another activity for attendees; it can be an additional point of engagement.
The photobooth gives attendees a reason to take a short break from the talks and networking sessions while doing something valuable for their professional profiles. More importantly, it shows that you, as an organiser, care about your attendees and want to offer them something they can genuinely benefit from.
In addition to connections and event merchandise, attendees will also leave with a professionally taken photograph they can actually use. For employers, it can also be an opportunity to encourage employees to maintain consistent and up-to-date professional profiles across platforms.
It’s a small addition to an event, but one that can leave a lasting impression.
Trusted by businesses across industries
We are honoured to have photographed headshots for clients across a wide range of industries, including:
- BP
- Standard Chartered
- IKANO
- Tommy Thomas Advocates and Solicitors
- ALTY Orthopaedic Hospital
- UOB Kay Hian
- Amazon Web Services
- Subsea 7 Malaysia
- UM Specialist Centre
- Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia
The Headshot Booth, in particular, has been featured at events, including:
- Malaysia Leadership Summit by Leaderonomics
- International Women’s Day forum by Options The Edge
- AWS Malaysia Women in Tech
- HR Tech & Innovation Conference & Expo by Malaysia HR Forum
- Malaysian Marketing Conference by Sledgehammer Communications
- Intrigue Marketing Summit by Salesgasm
- Career fair with HROne Net
Stories has also photographed up to 700 people over multiple days, demonstrating that the setup can scale beyond small gatherings.
We’ve also received hundreds of five-star reviews on Google and Facebook.
“What can I say about Grace and her team?” Dr Helena Lim of KL Fertility Centre shares. “The word ‘amazing’ is definitely an understatement. The team demonstrated their mastery of photography and their ability to connect with subjects, making all of us feel at ease, having fun, and comfortable with ourselves. The photographers were amazing and were able to bring out the best in all of us.”
Adam Goh from Hong Leong Bank comments, “I recently had the pleasure of working with Stories for event and portrait photography, and I’m delighted to say it was a great experience. Their professionalism and smooth execution throughout the event were truly commendable.”
Drop us a message if you would like to organise a headshot booth for your upcoming conference or event.
