If you’re an entrepreneur who’s just starting out, chances are you sometimes feel overwhelmed with all of the costs that go into starting a business and promoting your personal brand. It can be really challenging to distinguish a smart investment that’ll lead to more money down the road from an investment that’s just a waste of your already limited funds. But certain investments can make all the difference!

A professional personal brand photoshoot is one of the smartest investments any entrepreneur, influencer, or small business owner can make. Great personal branding photos cement your personal brand the way nothing else can. They communicate your intent, attract your ideal audience, and help you visually portray your best self to the world.

I’m not gonna lie - the headshots I’m seeing that are coming out of AI image generators are nothing short of incredible. The details, the lighting, the colour - all of it seems perfect. Or, perhaps a little too perfect? And while I can admit that AI images are technically masterful, I just don’t like them. I can spot them a mile off, and to be honest, I feel a little cheated. When I visit your website or social media to find out more about working with you, I want to get to know you, not a machine’s interpretation of you. So, in the hope of ‘keeping it real’, here are all the ways I think actual headshots are better than AI generated headshots.

From the many conversations I’ve had with fellow business owners, it seems certain that not many people like to get in front of the camera to have professional photos taken. Perhaps it’s because you think you might feel or look awkward, or maybe you don’t think it’s necessary and you’d rather focus your customer’s attention on your products or services? But investing in professional headshots is just as important as investing in the design of your logo - it’s one of many parts that make up your brand identity and the benefits are endless.

By making your content 'evergreen' on your own platforms, you can reap the benefits time and time again and the right people will be able to find you. Having a website and utilising a blog gives you control of your own content. I'm going to share a few tips on how you can use your new brand photos to help you get found by the right people, faster.

Personal branding goes so far beyond your website design, the fonts you choose, and your logo. It’s all about the story you want to communicate to the public. It’s about what you have to offer to your clients — the skills, qualities, and experience you have that set you apart from the rest. So many different elements go into building your personal brand, but the photos you use to tell your story are especially powerful. Here’s why personal brand photography is so important for you and your business.