5 Signs It’s Time to Update Your Headshot (And What a New One Can Do for You)

Written By Anya Sifton

If you want to make a strong first impression online, it’s time to update your headshot. Your photo tells people who you are and what you stand for—before you ever speak.

Did you know that outdated or unprofessional images can hold you back? Like it or not, just like book covers, we judge people by what we first see.

That’s why a fresh, polished headshot can open new doors.

With that in mind, here are five signs it’s time for an upgrade—and what a new headshot can do for your career or business.

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1. Your Look Has Changed

You’ve changed your hair, lost weight, or updated your style. That’s worth capturing.

When your headshot no longer matches how you look now, it causes a disconnect. People may not recognize you in person—or worse, question your credibility.

Don’t put your authenticity at risk! Definitely update your headshot to reflect the version of you that potential clients or employers will actually meet.

2. Your Current Photo Feels Off

Something about your photo feels... not quite right. You don’t love it. You don’t feel confident sharing it.

Here’s what that might mean:

  • It was taken years ago

  • The lighting is bad

  • The expression feels forced

  • It just doesn’t feel like you anymore

You deserve a photo that makes you feel proud every time someone looks you up. This is part of your brand. You should be proud of it!

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3. You’re Stepping Into a New Role

Big shifts deserve a visual reset.

Starting a business? Launching a podcast? Stepping into leadership? These moments call for a fresh image.

Don’t let an old photo represent your new direction. Show up aligned with who you are now.

4. Your Branding Has Evolved—Update Your Headshot to Match

Your brand has grown. Your message has shifted. Your visuals should reflect that growth. And that all starts with your beautiful face!

When everything else in your brand looks polished and intentional, your photo should too.

A fresh headshot aligns your visual identity across:

  • LinkedIn (& other social platforms)

  • Websites

  • Speaking engagements

  • Media features & press kits

Update your headshot so it boosts your professional presence.

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5. You Want to Be Taken More Seriously

Let’s be real… a blurry cropped photo from your friend’s wedding isn’t doing you any favors.

When people see a professional, confident photo, they assume the same about your work.

Investing in a modern headshot tells your audience:

  • You care about how you show up

  • You’re current, not outdated

  • You’re someone they can trust

The Payoff of a Fresh Headshot

When you update your headshot, you're doing more than swapping out a photo. You're leveling up how you present yourself to the world. A great headshot builds trust, communicates growth, and attracts new opportunities. It helps you stand out on LinkedIn, draw in ideal clients, and feel more confident in your brand. You may even land more speaking engagements or press features—just because you showed up with intention.

Ready to Refresh Your Image?

Let’s create a headshot that feels like you—confident, credible, and completely current.

📍Serving Frisco, Plano, McKinney, and the greater DFW area.
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