Welcome – HSM Creative Members
We’re so happy you’ve joined Headshots Matter as a Creative Member. This page covers everything you need to know to get the most out of your membership, connect with the community, and make the most of your visibility opportunities.
Creative Member Benefits
As a Creative Member, you have access to:
Your listing on the Creative Members Directory (name, city, Instagram link).
Reposts of your work on HSM’s Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook pages.
Access to our private WhatsApp Creative Channel for sharing ideas, questions, and collaboration.
A complimentary listing/gallery page on Student Headshots.
A small discount on all mentorship sessions.
Boosting Your Brand Authority
We encourage you to:
Add “Creative Member @headshots.matter” to your Instagram bio.
Use the hashtag #HeadshotsMatterMember in your posts.
Add “Creative Member – Headshots Matter Inc.” to the Experience section of your LinkedIn profile.
Add a backlink and the HSM logo to your website to help boost your credibility and improve SEO.
Find full details here: Brand Authority Guide.
Social Love from HSM
We’ll post a welcome on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn within a few days of you joining.
When posting your own work, please tag @headshots.matter so we’re notified and can look for opportunities to repost.
Hashtags Matter
Hashtags can help your work be seen by the right people — and they work on both Instagram and LinkedIn. Using relevant, strategic hashtags can boost your visibility, grow engagement, and help you connect with your ideal audience.
If you’d like, we can build and email you a custom list of city-centric hashtags for both Instagram and LinkedIn.
Discovery: Using the right hashtags helps new people find your posts — even if they don’t follow you yet.
Engagement: Relevant hashtags can increase likes, comments, and saves by putting your work in front of those interested in that subject.
Community: Hashtags connect you with people and groups who share your focus — whether that’s headshots, acting, or professional branding.
Visibility: Hashtags make your posts appear in more feeds and search results, so your network — and beyond — can see your work.
Authority: Using industry-specific hashtags positions you as a go-to resource in your field.
Connections: Hashtags can help you meet like-minded professionals and create opportunities for collaboration.
Connecting with the Community
Join the WhatsApp Creative Channel to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other Creative and Associate Members. This is a great place for discussions about the creative process, marketing, technical skills, pricing, and more.
Your Student Headshots Page
Every HSM member can have a complimentary listing/gallery page on our Student Headshots site — a niche platform to connect with college and university students as they begin their careers. It’s optional but highly recommended for added visibility.
Mentorship
If you’d like personalised support, all members receive a small discount on our Creative Mentorship sessions. Just reach out when you’re ready, and we’ll send you your discount code.
We’re Here to Help
One of the best parts of Headshots Matter is the network of supportive, talented photographers who share ideas and help each other grow. If you have questions, suggestions, or ideas on how we can be helpful to you, please get in touch anytime.
We’re thrilled to have you with us — welcome to the community!
Cheers, Dwayne Brown
Founder + Community Curator
Headshots Matter Inc.
