Your current headshot is either selling for you, or silently costing you five and six-figure opportunities.

If you’re a founder, executive, keynote speaker, or rising thought-leader, you can’t afford to look average online. Your face is your digital handshake, and right now:
	•	❌ A five-year-old selfie is undercutting your authority.
	•	❌ Inconsistent visuals are confusing investors, event planners, and recruiters.
	•	❌ A stiff, “school-picture-day” portrait is making you seem unapproachable.

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The Problem I Solve

Most high-achievers know their work speaks volumes, but their image whispers the wrong story. They need a headshot that conveys confidence, credibility, and genuine connection in under one second.

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The Top-Tier Solution

I combine expression coaching, cinematic lighting, and brand strategy to create photographs that shout: “This is the leader you’ve been looking for.”
	•	Guided Confidence – I coach you into natural, powerful expressions, even if cameras make you panic.
	•	Brand Alignment – Every frame is mapped to your speaking topics, values, and target audience.
	•	Luxury Experience – From wardrobe prep to same-day image selection, you’ll feel like you’re on a VIP set, not in a photo mill.

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Proof That It Works
	•	A recently laid-off client landed her dream job within weeks—her new headshot was the first thing the hiring board mentioned.
	•	One author’s portrait became her book cover, driving sold-out speaking engagements and a spike in sales.
	•	60% of my new business comes from inbound referrals, because powerful images travel fast.

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Ready to Own Your First Impression?
	1.	Book a 15-minute discovery call → calendly.com/toptierheadshots
	2.	Get a personalized shoot plan that aligns with your goals.
	3.	Walk away with images that open doors while you sleep.

I have limited monthly spaces available. Reach out to book your spot.

Photographer | Author | Entrepreneur

Daniel Wakefield

Starting the year with a BANG!

TRADEMARKED!

Top-Tier Headshots is back in town, and we’re ready to put the pedal to the metal.

Headshot Photographer and First Impression Architect | Helping founders, executives, and keynote speakers elevate their game | People connector | Best-Selling Author | Published wildlife photographer

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I have been getting SO many requests for headshots for this reason: 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• A company announcing a new employee or leader
• A person announcing a new role
• A founder launching a company
• A person getting featured in something
• A company announcing a rebrand

And when this happens, people are telling me they don’t want to look average.

They want to look exceptional.

Because who wants to blend into the masses? Who wants to look like “school picture day”?

Thankful to be able to help each new person and business make that announcement like a BOSS.

P.S. We’re back into the newsletter this January with some fresh insights and hot takes on personal brand development. Comment “GO” if you want in!

FIVE YEARS.

We filed the LLC on January 11th, 2021.

I also threw in my very first LinkedIn post....I had to go WAYYYY back to find this one!

These five years have been an absolute whirlwind. Ups and downs. Wins and setbacks. Sometimes one step forward and two steps back. Sometimes one step back and ten steps forward.

I don't think it's any secret that this platform has been a huge part of the growth and success. I truly couldn't have done it without all of you. 

So THANK YOU!

The next five years should be......interesting 😉

BIG THINGS are in store!

Big shoutout to Max Riehn for making me look wayyyyy cooler than I am.

And if you scrolled to that last image.........after five years, can I take a nap already???

If I was writing a bad cold outreach DM to spam your inbox, it would sound like this:

“Hey there! I was checking out your profile and noticed your headshot is REALLY bad. Did you swipe it from your high school yearbook? Certainly doesn’t make you look like a pro. The good news? I can help! When do you want to get started?”

(How’d I do, Seth Turnoff?) 

If I had a dollar for every DM I get like this from people “just wanting to network,” I think I could easily retire 😜

What’s a BAD cold DM example from YOUR industry?

I recently got to work with the amazing Aniley Perez. And let me tell you….she is serious about helping her clients.

Aniley is a Risk Advisor with Eastern Insurance Group, where she partners with organizations to protect their employees, assets, and reputation through risk control and proactive stewardship. Her approach is grounded in leadership, people risk management, and driving accountability.  

Specifically, she loves helping clients in the construction industry. 

She’s also a member of CREW Fort Lauderdale Boca Raton, and is making a big impact there.

Go follow her!

I knew David R. Carothers, CIC, CRM, CWCA was going to use my photos on the cover. I had no idea I was going to get such an incredible shoutout on the inside.

David, this is exactly the kind of thing I love to help people with. Thank you for giving me the privilege of being a part of it.

AND let me tell you….if you have anything to do with sales, you NEED to read this. I’ve made it a part of my daily routine. Even though it’s focused on the insurance space, the principles contained are so valuable for anyone doing sales.

Go grab a copy!

Grayson Carothers, CWCA

It’s always a privilege to have Karen Ross, EA in front of my camera, whether it’s photo or video.

I can’t WAIT for you all to see what The Daily Drip has planned for this 😁

Nicole Mastrangelo Vildosola 
Romi Wallach

Twillie Bryant Creative

Helping businesses expand their brand through the cultivation of authentic relationships.

Brand Relationship and Growth Advisor 

Friedman Elder Law Department

Responsible for the firm marketing strategies and goals.
Point of contact for professional and community referral partners.

Vice President of Business Development

Director Of Business Development

Pacifica Senior Living

Supporting the four Pacifica Senior Living communities in South Florida, Pacifica Forest Trace, Pacifica Sunrise, Meridian at Lantana, and Pacifica Palm Beach with marketing initiatives to increase the organic lead base.

Business Development Director

Artis Senior Living

Director Of Community Relations

A1 Imaging

Marketing Specialist, Personal Injury

Brookdale

 Created and effectively executing patient placement resource, One and It’s Done. The program is
successfully increasing direct leads from referral sources to Brookdale communities
 Providing strategy, support and vision to the sales & marketing teams in the five Brookdale communities
of Broward county to achieve sales and occupancy goals through effective business development efforts
 Establishing, growing and enhancing relationships with all referral sources in Broward County (i.e.
physicians, hospital case management, social workers, care managers, lead aggregators, etc.)

Oasis Senior Advisors

 Operated this franchise during maternity leave of owner. Developed and executed a sales and marketing
plan to meet growth goals
 Establish and maintained exceptional relationships with referral sources in the medical and geriatric
industry
 Established recommendations for placement in independent living, assisted living, and memory care
communities.

Senior Advisor

Century Park Associates

 Responsible for establishing and expanding relationships with local physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing
facilities, health care companies, community agencies and other senior living facilities to grow the
resident census for both an independent living and assisted living building
 Successfully partnered with Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Institute, Florida Medical
Center and other community partners to develop community events that market the independent and
assisted living buildings to increase tour statistics
 Achieved a 100% census for independent living building; 91% overall census for entire campus in 5
months

Mary Kay, Inc.

Independent Beauty Consultant

2-1-1 Broward

•	Successfully fostered a relationship with Broward Sheriff’s office to double the client base of the 211 Broward  Senior Touchline program in a two month period
•	Duties include networking with community agencies; developing outreach contacts; participating in community groups and /or advisory councils; accepting public speaking requests regarding the Senior Touchline program 
•	Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the 211 Broward Senior Touchline program

Senior Touchline Services Planner

- Working through Americorp VISTA
- Plan, promote, and execute community events designed to bring better awareness to 211 Broward as an effective community resource. 
- Skillfully design sessions to establish 211 Broward as a nonprofit liaison to strengthen and promote collaborations and relationships 
- Augment and expand the number and types of programs and services in the 211 database

Community Partnerships Manager

With over twenty years of experience in business development, marketing, community relations and sales, I am passionate about helping businesses expand their brand through the cultivation of authentic relationships and creative marketing strategies. I currently support my clients as a Brand Relationship and Growth Advisor at Twillie Bryant Creative (TBC), a company that offers branding and relationship management solutions to diverse industries.

Previously, I was the Vice President of Business Development at Friedman Elder Law Department (FELD), a law firm that specializes in elder law and estate planning. In this role, I was responsible for developing and implementing the firm's marketing strategies and goals, and establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with professional and community referral sources. Other previous positions have leveraged my skills in sales presentations and community engagement to generate new business opportunities and increase client satisfaction and retention. I have also demonstrated my creativity and storytelling abilities by self-publishing a book titled "A Woman Skorn".

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