He Thought He Didn’t Need a Professional Headshot, But He Was Wrong

I’ll admit it — I used to roll my eyes at the idea of hiring a professional photographer for a headshot. “I’ve got a decent phone camera,” I told myself. “Good enough for LinkedIn.”

Then I met David at DHR Headshots.

The Wake-Up Call

I was at a networking event when someone showed me their new headshot — crisp, confident, approachable. When I pulled up my own profile photo to compare… yikes. It was a cropped vacation shot where I was squinting into the sun. Not exactly professional.

That’s when I realized I was leaving my first impression to chance.

The Experience

I booked a session with David, still skeptical. But the moment I stepped in front of his camera, I knew this was different. He didn’t just say “smile” and click. He talked to me, made me laugh, and somehow pulled out expressions that actually looked like me.

I could feel the difference — and I could see it the instant he turned the camera around. I looked approachable yet confident, warm yet professional.

The Results

Within days of updating my headshot online:

• My LinkedIn engagement spiked.

• People commented on how polished and professional I looked.

• I even got a message from a potential client saying my profile “just stood out.”
  

It wasn’t vanity. It was strategy. And it worked.

My Advice

Don’t wait until you “need” a headshot. If you’re serious about your career or business, invest in one now. David has this rare ability to capture not just your face, but your personality and energy.

I thought I didn’t need a professional headshot. I was wrong.

And I’m so glad I was.