Is 2026 the new 2016 for Headshots?!

Headshots and LinkedIn Headshots For Professionals and Small Businesses in Walnut Creek, Lafayette & Concord

Admit it! Your headshot is outdated. Your hairstyle isn't the same. You would never wear that same shirt. Worse your LinkedIn Headshot might even be cropped from a formal event or worse, a vacation. (Insert Photographer Cringing.) It's not 2026 you, and I am here to help you update it.

In 2026, people expect something different. They expect headshots that feel current, approachable, and human — images that reflect who you are now, not who you were a decade ago (or on vacation or at a wedding).

Headshots in 2016 vs. Headshots Today

In 2016, headshots were:

• Highly posed

• Studio-heavy

• Formal and corporate

• Designed to look “professional” above all else

In 2026, headshots are:

• Natural and relaxed

• Personality-forward

• Designed for digital use (LinkedIn, websites, social media)

• Aligned with personal branding, not just a job title

Here you can see the difference, a client who literally hasn't gotten a refresh in 10 years, can you tell which is which?!

Today’s headshot should feel like you on your best day — confident, current, and recognizable. Here are a few examplels of professional headshots at my favorite locations in Walnut Creek, Concord and Lafayette, each close to Bart with a fourth location in North Walnut Creek.

Ready to book a "LinkedIn Quickie"? Just give me 10 minutes and Voila, welcome to 2026!

(If you need a longer session, we'll take care of that on the back end!)

What Makes a Modern Headshot Work

A current, effective headshot should:

• Feel natural, not stiff

• Reflect your personality and role

• Be styled intentionally but comfortably

• Work across platforms (website, LinkedIn, press, social media)

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s recognition and connection.

When Should You Update Your Headshot?

For most of us,

• IMMEDIATELY, if it's a cropped photo from an event or vacation!

• Every 3-4 years, or

• After a career change, rebrand, or leadership role shift, or

• When your current headshot no longer feels like you

If you’ve ever thought, “I guess this still works…” — that’s usually your sign.

Final Thought

2016 had its moment. So did that headshot.

For professionals and businesses in Walnut Creek, Lafayette, and Concord, an updated headshot isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about showing up as the person your community, clients, and collaborators actually meet today.