November and December are secretly the most strategic time of year to refresh your headshot. Everyone assumes headshot season begins in January, but the truth is — the smart ones update right now. There’s opportunity forming behind the scenes, contracts being negotiated, new projects lining up, and Q1 introductions already happening.

And yes—this is an incredibly busy season. But that’s actually what makes it brilliant. If you’re already getting dressed up for a holiday gala, a charity ball, a year-end awards dinner, or a corporate party… that’s the perfect moment to book a headshot or brand mini-session right before you go. Women love this especially—because if hair + makeup is already happening, you’re already halfway camera-ready. You walk into the session polished, confident, and put together… and then you leave and walk straight into your event looking your absolute best. That’s efficient, smart, and honestly—luxurious.

Updating your image before the new year isn’t vanity — it’s strategy. A powerful headshot sets the tone for how others perceive you before you ever say a word. If you know you want to start 2025 looking like the professional you’ve worked so hard to become, this is the right moment to do it — not January. You can absolutely be strategic and a little luxurious at the same time.

That’s efficiency + luxury.

 Bottom line

Heading into the new year with a powerful, relevant image isn’t vanity — it’s positioning.

A polished headshot says:

I’m serious about where I’m going next.

Before you even speak.

If you’d like to get on the calendar for a year-end headshot or my Website Starter Brand Session ($500 with 10 key images), just message me or book directly on my site.

Let’s make sure your 2025 starts with a headshot you’re actually proud to put everywhere. 💫

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