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what you do and get to know more about you before reaching out, so that they get a sense of trustworthiness, and an outdated headshot does the very opposite of that. If your headshot is outdated, it might unintentionally signal that you’re not keeping up with your industry or personal brand, or that you don’t value it.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- Outdated Style: Photography trends evolve.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.
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