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Look Like Yourself, Only Better - The Secret to a Headshot You’ll Actually Love

By: Penny Whistle Photography

 
 

Say Goodbye to Awkward Headshots and Hello to the Real You

We’ve all seen those headshots where something just feels… off. Maybe the smile looks forced, the lighting’s harsh, or worse, the editing makes the person look more like a plastic doll than a real human. These photos don’t just miss the mark, they send the wrong message.

That’s why it matters who takes your headshot.

A good professional photographer does more than point and shoot. They know how to put you at ease, yes, even if you're someone who usually hates being in front of the camera. They’ll help you feel relaxed, guide you through posing that looks natural (not stiff), and give you gentle direction so your real personality can come through.

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Look Like You, Just Polished - Why Working with a Pro Matters

But here’s the part many people don’t think about: what happens after the session.

Professional retouching isn’t about changing what you look like. It’s about refining the image so you still look like you - just rested, polished, and confident. A pro will remove distractions like lint on a shirt, flyaway hairs, or that one blemish that showed up at the worst possible time. They'll pay attention to your skin tone, your teeth, your hair, and yes, even your clothing, so the final image looks clean and put-together without looking fake.

And the best part? You won’t end up looking like an AI version of yourself. You’ll look like

Take a look at the before and after pictures of this headshot client; the gentleman still looks like himself, but I've straightened his suit lines and removed clothing wrinkles along with the expected gentle retouching of blemish removal and teeth whitening. 

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When you're investing in headshots - whether it's for your LinkedIn profile, business website, or even just for personal use - you’re really investing in how you show up to the world. And let’s face it, the world is full of first impressions that happen in a blink. Your photo should make that moment count.

So if you’re looking for something real, something that still feels like you, but better, working with a professional makes all the difference. Not just during the session, but long after - when the final image is polished, professional, and completely you.

Tracy Allard of Penny Whistle Photography is a Master of Photography, Photographic Craftsman and, Certified Professional Photographer with the organization Professional Photographers of America; designations held by fewer than 2,000 photographers nationwide and a hallmark of consistency, technical skill, artistry and professionalism. 

Penny Whistle specializes in both on-location and studio photography providing pet, family, and high school senior portraits as well as corporate headshots and commercial photography services in her studio located in historic downtown Carrollton as well as on location in Coppell, Grapevine, Southlake, Flower Mound and surrounding communities in Dallas – Fort Worth, Texas.

 
 
 
 
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