Why It’s Important to Update Your Headshot & Signs It’s Time to Schedule a Session

Jul 16, 2025 | By: Photography by Misty

Signs It’s Time to Schedule a Session

by Olivia Warren

A dazzling headshot can be a wonderful first impression. Whether it be online or in print, a picture has the potential to build your confidence and the trust of those in need of your services. To learn more information about why you need a professional portrait at all - head on over to this post on PBMisty’s blog. 

Even if you’re satisfied with the professional image you already have - how long has it been since this picture was taken? Experts say you should try to update your headshot at least every two years! Misty recommends every 4-5 (but we'd love to schedule you sooner, of course).Let's explain some of the benefits of maintaining a current professional headshot - and allude to the possibility it’s time to renew yours.  

 

  1. You’ve had a style change 

  • New look, new headshot
  • Staying on trend 
  • Standing out

 

Did you finally decide that red is the hair color for you after decades of being a natural blonde? Then it’s time to get a new headshot showcasing this decision! Changes in your look can leave those meeting you in person confused if your picture is out of date. Unlike my mom’s license picture from her 30s (not that she looks a day over 25), your professional headshot is intended to represent the most current version of yourself. Build that trust between you and others by showing them that what they see is what they get! 

An updated headshot can help set you apart from others in your company or position. This is especially true if others are missing a picture entirely or are using an image that is clearly out of date. Admitting your look changes by updating your on-line presence exhibits confidence. Confidence builds trust, and trust gets results.

Headshots can also be an opportunity to insert a little personality in a place that may not otherwise permit. If purple is your favorite color - wear a purple shirt in your picture! Think of it like a very important profile picture that shows who you are and what you represent. 

 

  1. Change in career

  • New position
  • Job hunting
  • Different uses 

If you are a rung higher than the last time you cheesed it, gift yourself a new headshot for all that dedication! A new position calls for a new portrait (kind of like the royals did). What better way to show off that hard work than with a picture exhibiting your achievements?  

For those with more than one means of employment (and understandably so in this economy), various profile pictures, depending on the specific career, can be a great way to provide distinction between your positions. For example, my friend J is both a photographer and researcher for wildlife conservation. The professional picture J uses for her photography business is not the same one used on her company of research website. Being a part of two businesses allows J the opportunity to display her uniqueness with two different headshots, showcasing each passion. 

Perhaps your current place of employment is just not the one, and you need a LinkedIn picture that represents the kind of place you’d rather work. A desire for new scenery can be the perfect opportunity to update your professional headshot! What do you want your image to portray to your dream job? You have the opportunity to choose. 

Whatever the case may be - a headshot is a great way to draw attention to the part you play (or are hoping to play). This portrait has the potential to pave the way for future employers and patrons. Your Profile. Your Look. Your Decision. 

  1. Professionalism 

  • Showing investment
  • Online presence
  • Personal branding

 

Keeping an up-to-date headshot is another way to show others you go above and beyond! Investing in your role and yourself by getting an updated portrait taken can set the tone for your career going forward. A new picture shows confidence in your profession. You earned your role and deserve to take pride in it! 

In a mostly digital age, it’s important to adapt to the times and ensure your online presence is just as active as your real life. Even more than just for company purposes, your headshot can be used on multiple online platforms to create continuity in your brand. For example, your LinkedIn page may be easier for people to spot if your picture is the same one found on your company’s site. 

Your professional portrait is uniquely yours, like your visual signature on your career. Understandably, it can be easy to feel pressured to present a certain way with things like professional headshots. Instead of fixating on the stress of creating a professional image, try to reframe your perspective by thinking of this as a personal branding tactic. Use your picture to advertise your transparency and belief in your position. Nobody is you and that is your superpower! 

 

Did any of this lead you to question your current headshot? Learn more about our professional corporate headshots and what we have to offer here at Photography by Misty! 

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