Because 9 out of 10 times when my clients enter the studio, I hear this:
"This is my very first session. I have no idea what to do, where to look, how to handle the body I have lived in my entire life."
How do I respond? "This is what I hear 9 out of 10 times! So, don't worry, I got you covered, and this is exactly why we are both here – you need to be guided, I know how to guide you to get the best results right from the first time!"
We're not living in a world filled with photo models, that's perfectly normal! Somebody should spin the world around using more than just power of the beauty. But why not look good if you have such an opportunity?
It is not always about headshots.
You don't need a professional headshot to succeed.
You can live your whole life without one and still be happy and thriving.
Just shoot a selfie or have a friend snap a photo, slap it on your profile picture, send it to your publisher, add it to your email signature, share it at conferences, and you're sorted!
Similarly, you don't need a salon for a haircut. DIY in front of the mirror. Fix your teeth with tools from a toolbox. Sew your clothes. Build a car to drive in the city. Heck, build a plane to fly to another continent!
Or...
Embrace the mystery! Skip the pictures altogether. Let people wonder about you, your looks, your thoughts — let them judge you by your deeds, not your appearance!
Don't forget to spread the word about your success. Well, right after you build your laptop ;)
When you're in a good mood, you smile.
And when you smile, you find yourself in a good mood.
It's a cycle of cause and effect that works both ways.
Try it now. Flash a smile and feel your mood lift instantly.
The same principle applies to your online presence.
When you use a professional headshot as your profile picture on social media, your demeanor changes.
You're no longer just another face in the crowd with a generic placeholder photo.
You exude professionalism and start to carry yourself accordingly.
Try it now. Schedule your headshot session today and change your life to a better way.
How often should you update a headshot?
There are no strict rules, but... here’s a tip.
In my experience, apart from the 90% who are doing it for the first time, almost no one updates their headshot regularly, like once a year. Most people only think of it when the time comes.
Time to look for another job.
Here's the hack: update your headshot regularly! Do it at the end of each year or on your birthday. Call it "a gift to yourself" or "marking another trip around the sun."
This way, you'll always be prepared and avoid suspicion ;)