Easy 10-minute professional headshots
Taken virtually – any time, any place.
Welcome to Crum & Forster! Whether you’re onboarding or simply refreshing your photo, Capturely will help you take a professional headshot with ease.
What is a Virtual Headshot?
A professional headshot—captured remotely.
Our Capturely photographer guides you through a 10-minute session using your smartphone via our mobile app. With expert direction and 24-hour delivery, you get a studio-quality headshot—without the hassle.
Learn how to schedule and prepare for your virtual photo shoot below.
How it works
Our photographer. Your phone.
Schedule Your Photoshoot
We work with your schedule, not against it. 10 minutes is all you need to get your headshot done.
Take Your Headshots
Connect with your photographer via the Capturely Virtual Studio link found in your confirmation email.
Receive Your Images
Your images are then retouched after being captured and delivered to your inbox 24 hours later.
How to prepare
What to wear
- These headshots represent you professionally as a member of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.
- Dress professionally.
- Avoid overly casual clothing.
- Wear neutral and solid colors.
- Stick with simple jewelry.
- Avoid overly bright colors like yellow, red, and orange.
- Avoid wearing logos or pictures on clothing.
Choose a location
- Shoot your photo indoors within a room or hallway with a window that lets in ample natural light.
- The background should contrast with your hair color.
- If you are unable to find someone to hold your smartphone during the photoshoot, you will need to use a window ledge, table, or other surface to stand it up.
Set up phone
- Position your phone at eye level ensuring your face is directed towards the window. If possible, ask a friend or colleague to hold your phone up and steady during the shoot.
- Have a fast, reliable Internet connection or use data.
- Charge your phone to at least 50%.
- Close all apps to maximize your phone’s performance.
- Open the Capturely app.
- Allow necessary permissions to connect with your photographer.
Your photographer will provide additional guidance during your session.
Crum & Forster headshots
Styles have been pre-selected by Crum & Forster
- Headshots are delivered on Crum & Forster’s pre-selected background.
- Photos are cropped to Crum & Forster’s requirements.
- Basic retouching will be applied to all photos.
Reviewing and approving your headshots
- Your headshots will be ready within 1 week after your session, and you’ll receive an email with a link to view the images.
- If you’re happy with the headshots, simply select “Approved.”
- If you’d like any retouching or adjustments, you can easily request them at this stage.
- If feedback is not received within five days, the final retouched photos will be delivered to you via email.