Working From Home - Brighten Up Your Video Calls In One Easy Step

As most people pivot to a work from home lifestyle - zoom video calls are becoming the number 1 way teams connect daily. Watch below for my #1 tip for showing up clearly on your team calls.

So now that you’ve watched the video here are a few other AWESOME tips that you can all implement A.S.A.P.

Lin Marty of Lin Marty Photography, a California Based Photographer specializing in personal branding says:

Make sure the screen is at a flattering height (collar bone and full head, avoid breasts. Put your laptop on a stack of books if needed), face toward the window (no back light), avoid artificial light when possible, make sure to have quality audio by using a mic or headphones (think of hairdo option that work with your preferred method)..
Also, have fun, wear bright colors, accessories, etc. avoid earrings if you are using headphones for audio.

I know from being in the industry and having lot’s of experience with virtual calls that there is so much you can do on this topic to be visually pleasing to your co-workers.

Buffer your “getting ready for work'“ routine. I always add in a few extra minutes of buffer time for my make-up. When you are on video (similar to taking pictures or being on stage) the make up you put on should be a touch heavier that it would wear normally. I don’t normally wear foundation or heavy make up at all…I’m a natural look kinda girl…but when I jump on a video I change how I do my make up. I also make sure to also always have some slight lip color on along with my video make up.
Wear color to stand out. Most of your team will be in black, white or navy. Be the person who shows up in a color and looks great. You’re still working- and in some cases will get face time with a lot more people. This is your chance to get noticed.
Consider your lighting and background. I.E. Light facing your face BUT it should come from BEHIND the camera. Pretend you’re being filmed for a movie. Jump on video before your call to take a look at what others can see behind you. If your background is white, don’t wear a white shirt. You will look like a floating head. This tip goes back to my previous point about wearing color. Try to minimize what others can see on YOUR screen. So think of clean space and the best lighting you can.

Let’s all be successful on your video calls!

Yours in style,

Allie