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# Let's Talk About Headshots
- URL: https://www.suzannerothmeyer.com/blog/lets-talk-about-headshots/
- Published: 2024-12-22T23:11:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-22T15:05:17.000Z
- Author: Suzanne Rothmeyer
- Tags: Branding

I know what you’re thinking. “I hate the idea of getting my headshot!”, or “Mine is fine – I took it myself with my phone”, or “I’ll get around to it one of these days” (Yeah, sure).

There’s so many cringy over-filtered 10 year old iPhone headshots I see out there that are supposed to be representing a grown-ass person in business. I know for sure I skip right over those people when I’m looking for a professional to solve my problem for me and take my hard earned money. Here’s the thing, if *they* don’t take themselves and their business seriously, why should I?

And no – your outdated snapchat filtered selfie profile picture isn’t fooling anybody.

I get it – it’s really hard in this era of curated perfection when it comes to our faces…trust me, I’m 61 (feeling more like 38, but whatever) and I struggle with it too. But here’s the thing. When you finally meet your client in person it’s kinda like those little white lies on dating sites. They feel a bit duped. *“Wait…you’re not 6′ tall??”* And if you can’t be honest about *yourself* then why should your client trust you about anything else?

Those little lies are *not* harmless – they have an effect. It’s your first impression people! Don’t make it a lie, and don’t misrepresent. DO make it the best damn picture of your real self, and embrace everything you are and everything you’ve worked for – they’ll appreciate it and feel like you’re the genuine article and someone they can relate to and trust.

> “If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.”   
>  
> Zig Ziglar

So – go act like the professional you are, and get a headshot that shows you at your best, and reflects your personality and professionalism!

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