WHY YOUR CURRENT HEADSHOT MIGHT BE HOLDING YOU BACK

How often do you need to update the headshot? Isn’t the one you’re are using right now just fine?

Why bother?

Well, first impressions matter, so you should consider your options carefully.

Below are few quick thoughts that will help you to make up your mind.

Your current headshot sucks. Simple as that.

I see them on LinkedIn all the time.

Headshots from cropped in vacation’s pictures, cousin’s wedding, family group pictures.

Headshots taken with a phone in bad lighting.

And if I see it, your clients see it as well.

Headshot that lacks professionalism is a bad headshot for business social media.

It shows you’re not serious and weakens your personal brand.

So make sure your headshot leaves a strong impression.

Changes in your career.

As you advance in your personal career, it’s important to keep business headshot up to date.

Sometimes you’ll need to up your look. This happens is the case in the beginning of the career or with corporate promotions.

Or the opposite.

You’re steering away from corporate world and building your personal brand. So, it’s time to relax your look a bit.

Either way, updated headshot helps to keep your brand fresh.

You’re not excited with your current headshot.

It is important you feel good when you look at your business headshot.

You should feel empowered and true to yourself.

But sometimes the opposite happens- something feels off.

Your headshot reminds you a bad moment in your life.

Or your smile. It does not feel right.

There could be many reasons why you’re not loving your current headshot.

Moral of the story is this: if you don’t feel excited about it, it’s time for an update.

Styles have changed.

No need to keep up with micro trends, but you need to stay up to date.

Haircut, clothing, background. They all could lead your audience to believe that you’re a bit out of touch.

We can all tell that your current headshot is from 2012.

You’ve changed.

Let’s face it, you look different as times goes by.

You’re getting older. Wiser.

Your weight may have changed. Or your hair style.

Glasses are part of your everyday.

Your old city’s skyline is in your headshot’s background.

You see what is happening here?

Yes, life happens.

So do yourself the service and keep your headshot up to date.

Don’t hide behind an outdated version of yourself. Nobody cares to see old you.

You want to celebrate!

This one is all about you, and not your audience.

Maybe you’ve hit a major milestone.

Or became a new parent. You finished your first marathon. Lost a ton of weight or are now a PhD.

Or maybe you said “f*ck you” to the job you always hate and ready to move on!

Whatever your celebration is, an updated headshot is a great gift to yourself!

Down in your heart, you know it’s time.

You don’t need a concrete reason.

You’re just looking for an excuse to put on the expense report. So let’s take some pictures!

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Once you’ve updated your headshot, it’s time to put it in use with all your professional materials. Adobe Express makes this very easy with a range of creative tools.

Here’s how you can use Adobe Express to improve your professional image further:

Update Your Resume: Design a modern resume with with Adobe Express. Design a layout that highlights your skills and experience. This will help your new headshot standout and will leave a lasting first impression.

Create Business Cards: Create a professional business cards with updated headshot and contact details. A memorable business card will help to stand out at networking events with.

Upgrade Your LinkedIn Banner: Craft a good looking LinkedIn banner that complements your new headshot. Good banner also makes your profile more appealing and cohesive.

Enhance Your Marketing Materials: Keep your branding consistent by using . Use Adobe Express to create marketing materials such as flyers or brochures. Use your new branding to maintain a professional appearance across all platforms.