Monday, November 24, 2025 | By: Colleen Neel Photography
Welcome to November!! The end of the year has this interesting energy. We're already thinking about 2026: planning, goal-setting, updating the website, tackling that rebrand or social media campaign you've been putting off or maybe even a whole new fresh venture! It's exciting AND scary.
At every networking event, once people find out what I do, I hear the same confession: I desperately need new photos. My headshot is ancient, my brand has changed... but I keep avoiding it.
I see you and I'm here to help.
You're ready. You want to attract better clients, charge what you're worth, be taken seriously in your field. Maybe you're launching something new or pivoting your business. You know visibility is key.
But then there's the photo situation. The ones you have are outdated or don't feel right anymore. They don't match who you've become or where you're headed. Or maybe you've been avoiding professional photos altogether because the whole experience feels uncomfortable.
So you hesitate. Meanwhile, potential clients are visiting your website and LinkedIn, trying to connect with who you are, yet your visuals aren't quite doing it.
Good news! We can fix that and it might even be fun!
I work with people all the time who tell me they're awkward on camera, they don't know what to do with their hands, the thought of a photoshoot fills them with terror and they're just not photogenic.
I believe everyone is photogenic with the proper guidance, lighting and connection.
So getting photos could be more fun and productive and less of a scary, stressful thing.
We talk beforehand about where you're headed with your business and what you need. I help you figure out what to wear. We talk hair and all my sessions include professional makeup. During the shoot, I'm coaching you every minute.
You leave with images you're genuinely excited to use in your business and that can make your business earn more money!
If you're managing a team, you might be feeling this pain multiplied. Everyone's photos look different. Some people have old headshots, others have none at all. Your website feels a bit messy.
December can be a great time for new headshots. Your team is already gathering for meetings or holiday events. I bring my studio to your location and photograph everyone in one efficient session. Everyone gets photos they feel good about, and you get a cohesive professional look across all your platforms. One thing checked off the list before the new year.
Here's what happens after someone gets new photos taken: they actually start using them. Their LinkedIn gets updated. The website refresh they've been putting off suddenly gets done. They pitch that podcast or speaking opportunity they've been nervous about as they now have the required photo to submit. They raise their prices because they finally look the part.
It's confidence. It's being seen how others see you. When you have images that truly represent who you are and where your business is going, you are proud to use them.
The photos pay for themselves, not just in the clients they help you attract, but in how differently you show up when you actually feel good about what people are seeing.
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I also want to give a shout-out to my 40 Over 40 campaign! This project is all about empowering and celebrating women 40 and up. This is for the woman who is done trying to be perfect and ready to be seen as she truly is.
These sessions are close to my heart and I'd love to create something beautiful that honors exactly where you are right now. Are you ready to step out of invisibility and be SEEN? Click link below for more info and to sign up.