So, you’ve realized your profile picture from 2016 isn’t cutting it anymore (RIP, Instagram filter days), and now you’re wondering: Do I just need a quick headshot, or should I go all in with a personal brand photoshoot?
Great question! Let’s break it down so you can finally stop using that cropped group photo where your ex’s hand is still awkwardly visible on your shoulder.
The Classic Headshot: Simple, Professional, No-Frills
Think of a headshot as the business card of the photography world—clean, simple, and straight to the point. It’s just you, looking professional, approachable, and like someone who definitely has their life together (even if you still have 47 unread emails).
Who needs a headshot?
- Business professionals who need a polished LinkedIn profile (because recruiters do judge your photo).
- Speakers, authors, or corporate types who need a no-nonsense, confident image.
- Anyone whose company requires them to have a headshot that screams, “I am responsible and pay my taxes on time.”
What’s included?
✔️ A straightforward session, usually with a clean backdrop or simple setting.
✔️ A few polished, professional images focused on your face.
✔️ Quick and easy—like ripping off a Band-Aid, but way more fun.
If you just need something sleek, professional, and done, a headshot is your best bet.
Personal Brand Photography: The Full VIP Experience
Now, if a headshot is like a business card, personal brand photography is your entire website, social media, and marketing strategy rolled into one visual masterpiece. It’s all about capturing you—your energy, your brand, your vibe.
Who needs personal brand photography?
- Entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives who want to showcase their personality and brand.
- Coaches, influencers, and anyone who basically is their business.
- Anyone tired of using stock photos that don’t actually represent them (because let’s be honest, those smiling laptop ladies are not fooling anyone).
What’s included?
✔️ A session customized to your brand, including multiple outfits, locations, and props.
✔️ A mix of headshots, lifestyle shots, flatlays and candid “I’m effortlessly working at a coffee shop” images.
✔️ A variety of content-ready images for your website, social media, and marketing.
Personal brand photography isn’t just about looking good (although that’s a nice bonus). It’s about visually telling your story and making your audience feel like they already know you.
Which One Should You Choose?
If you just need a quick, professional image that says, “Yes, I am a functional adult,” go with a headshot.
If you want a collection of images that show off your personality, brand, and business, personal brand photography is the way to go.
Still not sure? Ask yourself this:
- Do you just need one solid photo? 👉 Get a headshot.
- Do you need enough content to keep your Instagram fresh for months? 👉 Book a brand session.
Or, you know, you could just do both and call it a day. Either way, I’ve got you covered! Let’s create some photos that actually look like you (and not like you were forced to smile at a corporate event).
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