A professional headshot is not forever. It represents how you look and how you work right now, and people notice when the photo and the person stop matching.
The Simple Rule
Update every two to three years as a baseline. If your role, your brand, or your appearance changes faster than that, update sooner.
Signs It Is Time
- You have changed your hair, glasses, or style noticeably
- Your photo is more than three years old
- You were promoted or moved into a new industry
- The image quality looks dated next to your peers
- You barely recognize yourself in it
Why It Matters More Than You Think
People meet your photo before they meet you. An old image opens a small gap between expectation and reality, and that gap chips at trust before a conversation even starts.
Update Everywhere at Once
When you refresh, change it across every channel the same week: LinkedIn, your website, your email signature, and any speaker or directory profiles. One current image working everywhere beats five versions of you from different years.
Make It Easy
A quick refresh with Len Marks keeps your image current without the dread. Book when life changes, not years after.