How Often Should You Update Your Headshot?
Let’s start with the truth: If your headshot still features a hairstyle you can’t physically recreate without a time machine and a gallon of mousse, it’s time. Time to refresh, reset, and reintroduce yourself to the internet. Because, darling, your face didn’t freeze in 2018—so why should your headshot?
If you missed it, you’ll want to peek at why 2025 is the year to refresh your headshot. Trust me, it’s not just your inbox that needs a clean slate.
The Magic Number: Every 1–2 Years (Yes, Really)
The industry standard for updating your professional headshot is every 1 to 2 years. But here’s the real deal: If you've had a glow-up, changed careers, or now wear glasses because you finally admitted you're not a hawk—you need a new photo. Your headshot should represent you right now, not the ghost of résumés past.
Especially in places like Los Angeles, where the lighting is harsh and the competition is harsher, having a current headshot in LA is more than a luxury—it’s strategy, baby.
Headshots Age Faster Than You Think
You might *feel* the same, but let’s get real: your energy changes, your hair does its own thing now, and your style has (hopefully) evolved. A headshot is not just about what you look like—it's about the vibe. And if your vibe now is more “startup pitch deck” than “drama club president,” you better believe that needs to show up on camera.
Need help spotting when your photo is past its prime? If someone says, “Wow, this doesn’t even look like you!” and you take it as a compliment... it’s time.
For Actors, Entrepreneurs, and Humans With Faces
If you're an actor, casting directors expect current headshots that reflect how you'll show up in the room—today. Not five years and three haircuts ago. For business professionals and personal brands? Your headshot is your handshake, elevator pitch, and “I swear I know what I’m doing” all in one JPEG.
Updating your headshot for LinkedIn or your personal website shows you're relevant, active, and invested in your professional image. Nothing screams “I’m checked out” like a pixelated photo from your cousin’s wedding in 2016.
Signs You’re Due for a Headshot Update
- You’ve changed your hair, weight, job, or outlook on life
- Your current photo looks like it was taken on a Nokia flip phone
- You’ve started a new career chapter (or whole new plotline)
- Your headshot is older than your car
Still not sure? Ask a brutally honest friend—or a toddler. They have no filter.
Let’s Make This Fun (Because It Can Be)
Getting a new professional headshot in Los Angeles doesn't have to feel like a DMV photo op. Think of it as a celebration of who you are right now. Your skin tone, your smirk, your unapologetic love of statement earrings—all of it deserves the spotlight.
I’ll help you prep, pose, and look polished without looking like a cardboard cutout. This is personal brand photography, not a yearbook photo. You’re the CEO of your face. Let's update the boardroom.
Ready for a fresh new look that actually looks like you?
Book your session today, and let’s create headshots that get you hired, followed, featured—and yes, complimented. 🎯
P.S. Coming up next: We’re breaking down the real difference between executive and actor headshots. Because yes, your vibe should match your audience—and your LinkedIn profile isn’t a casting call.
