Benefits of headshot photography done for your job profile | Hark Nijjar Photography

When was your last professional photography done for your LinkedIn profile? Do you even remember?

If you look at your headshot and see an old haircut, an out-of-date style, or an image that reflects a different location, it's probably time to schedule a professional shoot.

With that said, here are the reasons to get a new headshot.

You Need to Show Off Your Personality

You're not the same person you were ten years ago or even ten months ago. Your interests and personality are constantly evolving, and so is your brand. You want to show off those smile lines that tell the world how happy you are. You want to show off your bright smile or sharp, professional couture.

You're a professional, and your headshot should reflect that. Even if you're looking for a more relaxed style, you don't want something as simple as a selfie. Professional photographers are trained to capture the real you without sacrificing quality—so let the experts do that.

You Are Your Brand

Now more than ever, the thing you're selling most is yourself. No matter what profession you're in, customers want someone they can relate to—a friendly bank teller or a personable photographer. With that in mind, how can you expect clients to find you without good headshot photography? How can you predict future employers to want to hire you if they don't have a visualization of your brand?

These headshots will be your professional image everywhere. When you're on LinkedIn, guest posting, on your website or blog, wherever you are, you have a public face to present. And it shouldn't be that vacation photo of you in your shorts.

Times Change

You've all been there: you look through some old pictures and cringe when you see that old haircut and outfit. There's nothing worse than a dated picture—and it's even more cringe-worthy when it's on a professional stage.

When you haven't updated your professional image, the message you're sending is that you haven't paid attention to the little details. You're content to let things stay the same, and you aren't willing to make an effort to ensure that your professional face reflects the modern era.

More importantly, you also want to ensure that the face potential clients and employers see online is the same one they'll see in person. It can be a shock when you're expecting someone with long hair and glasses only to meet up with someone with short, newly-dyed hair and contacts!

Professionals Know What You're Doing

Hiring a professional to take a few pictures of your face may seem ridiculous, but you'd be surprised by the difference that lighting and professional-level equipment can make. In an instant, a grainy image from your phone can be replaced with a sharp-looking one in a studio.

Or, if you like, we can go out on location, where a professional photographer knows how to leverage the natural lighting to your advantage. No matter how non-photogenic you think you are, pros know how to reflect the best possible you.

So, what are you waiting for? Schedule your headshot photography session now and give your LinkedIn profile a facelift. It will only benefit you and your brand. Your headshots are only getting older, after all!