Your Headshot Is Already Speaking. Is It Saying What You Want?
Every one of the women you see in my headshot portfolio started in the same place—not in front of a camera, but in conversation.
Before we talked lighting, wardrobe, or posing, we talked about message.
Who do you serve?
What role do you play in your organization or industry?
How do you want people to feel when they see you for the first time?
These women are department heads, business owners, scientific fellows, creatives, and leaders in their fields. Each one came in with a different goal, a different audience, and a different story to tell. Their headshots were not created to look generic or trendy—they were designed to communicate with intention.
A Headshot Is Not About Looking “Nice”
A common misconception is that a professional headshot is simply about looking polished or attractive. While looking your best certainly matters, a truly effective headshot goes much deeper than that.
Your headshot is often the first impression you make:
On a company website
In a LinkedIn search
On a conference bio or grant application
In a press feature or speaking announcement
Long before someone reads your credentials, your image is already shaping how they perceive you.
Do you come across as confident and capable?
Approachable and trustworthy?
Innovative and creative?
Calm, experienced, and grounded?
None of those qualities happen by accident—and none of them come from standing someone in front of a backdrop and saying “smile.”
Consultation First. Camera Second.
My approach to headshots is intentionally low-pressure and highly collaborative. I take the time to understand:
Your profession and leadership role
The people you want to resonate with
Where your headshot will be used
The traits you want emphasized (and what you want softened)
For some women, authority and credibility are paramount.
For others, warmth and approachability matter more.
Sometimes the balance is both—and that balance changes everything from lighting style to expression to wardrobe choices.
This consultation process is what allows each headshot to feel authentic rather than staged. You don’t have to “perform.” You simply have to show up as yourself, with clear intention.
Alignment Is What Builds Trust
When your image aligns with your role and values, people feel it immediately—even if they can’t explain why.
A strong headshot:
Builds trust before a conversation begins
Reinforces your professional brand
Helps you feel confident showing up online and in print
Supports your goals instead of working against them
It’s not about becoming someone you’re not. It’s about presenting the best, most accurate version of who you already are.
Is Your Current Headshot Still Serving You?
If your headshot is outdated, generic, or doesn’t reflect who you are today, it may be quietly undermining your message.
The question isn’t, “Do I need a new headshot?”
The real question is, “Is my headshot helping me be seen the way I want to be seen?”
If you’re ready for a headshot created with clarity, intention, and care—and you want a photographer who will guide you calmly through the process—I’d love to talk.
Send me a message and let’s start with a conversation about the image you want to portray and the people you want to reach.