by Yasmin Bruce | Apr 29, 2025 | Featured, Headshots
When was the last time you updated your executive headshots? If the current version of yourself that you’re putting out into the world is more than a year or two old, there’s a good chance it no longer truly represents who you are today. Your professional headshots often form the very first impression you make; on LinkedIn, your website, or professional platforms, and it should be updated frequently to represent you as you grow, both personally and professionally.
If your professional headshots no longer looks like you, it’s time for a refresh.
Why It Matters to Stay Current
Executive headshots are an essential for every professional and small business owner, because they are a tool for the message you are communicating, not just putting a face to your name or your brand. Instead, they visually convey your professionalism and approachability. Let’s face it, most of the time, clients will want to understand who you are, what you do and get to know more about you before reaching out, so that they get a sense of trustworthiness, and an outdated headshot does the very opposite of that. If your headshot is outdated, it might unintentionally signal that you’re not keeping up with your industry or personal brand, or that you don’t value it. From business owners to realtors, coaches to consultants, and every professional employee, an up-to-date headshot builds trust and ensures that your online presence aligns with your current professional identity.
Think about it this way – if someone meets you in person after seeing an old headshot, would they recognize you? Updating your executive headshots ensures consistency across platforms and real-life interactions, making networking and client interactions smoother and infinitely more authentic.
Signs It’s Time for a Refresh
- You Look Different: Whether you have changed your hairstyle or color, switched to contact lenses or eyeglasses, or modified your style, your professional headshot should reflect how you currently present yourself.
- Career Changes: If you’ve transitioned to a new role, industry, or recently launched a business, your headshots should match your updated brand.
- Outdated Style: Photography trends evolve. An old headshot might have lighting, backgrounds, or poses that no longer feel modern or professional, and most importantly, not like ‘you’.
Be You, With Us
From our design consultations where we help you choose what to wear for your executive headshot session, to expertly coaching you on the perfect poses and capturing images that feel like ‘you’, at Teresa Porter Photography, we make the process stress-free and enjoyable. Whether you’re a small-business owner, or an employee that wants to polish their look, we’ll create executive headshots that make you feel confident and ready to seize your next opportunity.
by Yasmin Bruce | Apr 22, 2025 | Featured, Headshots
Meet our friend, Dr. Carrie Wells. For many of us, just the thought of getting professional headshots done can feel daunting, let alone actually reaching out to book them in. It’s not just about looking the part on the day, but the apprehension of feeling comfortable in front of the camera. Surely we all have felt anxious about being photographed at some point, right? It was an honor to photograph Carrie, a Raleigh-based physician, and to see her relax into her executive headshots session. Carrie describes how she felt about her headshots and the whole process with Teresa Porter Photography:
“I had put off headshots for about five years past when I needed them,” Carrie shared. Despite knowing she wanted updated portraits for her professional platforms, the idea of being photographed felt overwhelming. In fact, the morning of her scheduled session, she came close to canceling altogether.
We loved capturing Carrie’s genuine smile and personality as she relaxed into her professional headshots session.
From Anxiety into Confidence
At Teresa Porter Photography, we know how nerve-wracking it can be to step in front of the camera. That’s why focus not just on the final collection of portraits, but on making the entire experience feel easy, approachable, and—dare we say it—enjoyable.
From the moment Carrie arrived, our priority was to put her at ease and take the formality out of the session. We wanted Carrie to feel relaxed and at home. We guided her through every step, from posing to expression coaching, ensuring that she never felt unsure of what to do next or awkward. From our smooth processes to Teresa’s daily dose of humor, we create an environment where you can feel like your best self and ultimately, professional headshots that you will be proud of.
More Than Just a Headshot
Carrie’s goal was simple: find one image she could tolerate for a LinkedIn headshot and her professional platforms. What she didn’t expect was to walk away with something entirely different.
“It never occurred to me I’d actually LIKE any,” she admitted. “But I tell you what, that Teresa is a magician. Because when it was all said and done, I bought five pictures. FIVE. Of myself. With none of my kids in them. If you had told me beforehand that that would’ve happened, I would’ve laughed and called you a liar.”
From our bright office set-up to darker backdrops and classic settings with a cozy touch, Carrie glowed in her professional headshots at our studio in Downtown Cary.
Seeing the Beauty in Yourself
Carrie’s final collection of portraits didn’t just meet her expectations, we are honored to say that they transformed how she saw herself. Carrie was left with headshots that told her story, reflected her warmth, professionalism, and confidence, while feeling classic and fitting for professional headshots.
For us, that’s what it’s all about. Whether you love being in front of the camera or, like Carrie, might totally avoid it, our job is to make sure you leave with gorgeous portraits, and an experience that you deserve. Your headshot session should feel positive, empowering and help you see your beauty.
Be You, With Us
At Teresa Porter Photography, we specialize in executive headshots designed for real people who deserve portraits they can feel proud of. Whether you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to professional headshots or you haven’t ever had your portraits done, we’re here to make it easy and we’ll hold your hand every step of the way.
Ready to update your headshots without the stress? Get it in touch today.
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