Why Female Founders Need Professional Headshots

In founder-led businesses, the person and the brand are closely intertwined. A considered female founder headshot communicates competence, confidence, and credibility — without overstating or performing.

In markets like Brighton & Hove, where many businesses are visually sophisticated and people-led, a weak or outdated image can quietly undermine strong work. The right headshot signals that you are established, professional, and visible at the level you intend to operate.

There’s something quietly magical about the first few frames of a headshot session. Before the poses settle in, before the sitter fully realises how they’re holding themselves — something real happens. A flicker of truth. A glimpse of calm.

As a portrait photographer based in Brighton and Hove, I’ve come to love those early, almost throwaway moments. When you’re adjusting your hair, taking a breath, or laughing at how awkward it feels to be in front of the camera — that’s when your real self shows up. And those are often the most beautiful frames of all.

Lighting, we used 2 x Octobox modifiers on Godox Outdoor AD600 BM lights, set at 1/8 power and 1/32 power.
Kit, my trusty Canon 5D Mark 4 with an 85mm prime lens. ISO 100 f5.6 1/125