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

Tony Chung Photography

Owner

HeadshotCrew

Peter Hurley's Headshot Crew is the world's largest team of headshot and portrait photographers. 

Headshot Crew associate photographers are a handpicked group of top-notch portrait photographers that Peter Hurley has been mentoring for the past several years. Peter has worked closely with these individuals to help hone their craft through his workshops and educational website.

Headshot Crew Associate

ShorttrackHD.com

•	The very first person to provide online web-streamed high definition broadcasts of short track speedskating during the regular season in Canada and the United States
•	In-depth expert knowledge of short track speedskating
•	Records and analyzes short track competitions 
•	Collaborated with short track coaches worldwide by providing training/competition footage and recommended changes to racing tactics for a more favorable outcome
•	Internationally recognized for unbiased, accurate, and immediate coverage of short track speedskating
•	Submitted footage at the request of the International Skating Union for the purposes of analyzing referee calls in order to refine rules of short track
•	Collaborated with international short track teams by providing training/competition footage and recommended changes to racing tactics for a more favorable, consistent outcome
•	Collaborated with local short track clubs within the United States and Canada when training camps are held by providing high level competitions to analyze skating techniques as well as racing strategies
•	Worked with individual skaters/parents within the short track community

Owner/Videographer/Webmaster/Broadcaster/Photographer

LinkedIn

Senior Photographer

Photographer

Streaming Engineer

Associate Photographer

Media Associate

IT Helpdesk Analyst

Evolution Championship Series

•	Largest fighting game tournament in the world held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada 
•	Served as the primary main stage video camera operator during the tournament
•	Collaborated with the tournament organizer, online webcast director plus support staff, along with tournament staff to produce the largest fighting game tournament in the world

Main stage camera operator

Self Employed

•	Freelance cameraman specializing in fighting video game events/tournaments
•	Major clients include: iPlaywinner, TeamSpooky. LevelUp, Inc., Nambo Bandai Games, Inc., MadCatz

Freelance cameraman

Sochi 2014 Olympic Organizing Committee

Field of Play Crew - Sport Specific Volunteer (Short Track Speedskating)

Salesforce.com

•	On-call troubleshooting support through LiveOps phone system
•	Assisted users through internal Salesforce ticketing system
•	Troubleshooting Windows 7 and Apple OSX based operating systems along with PC hardware related issues
•	Expert knowledge on Server 2003 with daily  tasks  using Active Directory + Exchange Management Console
•	Knowledge of BlackBerry Enterprise Server administration
•	Access Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, and RSA VPN issues
•	Configured Cisco VoIP phone lines via Cisco Unity for new users and troubleshooted existing ones
•	Instrumental in creating self-help instructional PDF documents for frequently occurring issues in order to increase efficiency of the Helpdesk and contribute to the IT knowledge base
•	Cisco Unified CM Administration Version 7
•	Cisco Unity Connection Administration Version 8

Global Service Desk Analyst

•	Volunteered for the temporary position because of low staffing within the NOC department
•	Was personally recommended by internal system administrators and engineers for the temporary position
•	Served as the primary contact for any major IT infrastructure issues including servers, networking, VoIP

Network Operations Center Engineer

Project Consulting Specialists

•	Contract position for Salesforce.com’s Global Service Desk
•	Provided first level IT support for corporate employees and contractors via telephone, email, and internal Salesforce.com ticketing system
•	Had the highest number of closed tickets from June 2009 to August 2009 with reduced staffing
•	Worked along side with multiple IT departments on issues outside the scope of Helpdesk responsibilities

IT Helpdesk Analyst (contractor for Salesforce)

ArrayComm

•	Supported day-to-day PC related technical services for employees worldwide using Windows XP Professional while working simultaneously on new projects to increase efficiency for the IT department.  
•	Researched, evaluated, beta tested, created, and deployed Acronis True Image Workstation PC backup solution company-wide as well as created automated default computer images for new hire PCs.  
•	Beta-tested Windows Vista for future company-wide deployment. 
•	Created IT-based text, visual, and video instruction articles for employees to use for common issues  
•	Traveled to Chengdu, China to setup and support new engineers for new office.  
•	Migrated users from Windows NT 4.0 Server to Windows Server 2003 environment.  
•	Built Windows Server 2008 based machines worldwide for RemoteApp deployment to save on software licensing costs.  
•	Actively helped the company save money on defective hardware parts that were still in warranty.

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