If you are an actor, model, or athlete, there are plenty of well-established reasons to dread the advance of time.
But if you are reading this, you're likely a lawyer or other professional service provider. Good news: Knowledge industries reward experience.
It's natural to cling to our glory years. Dark hair (any hair!), cheekbones, one chin. It's not our fault--we're conditioned to admire those features.
But friends, you've worked hard to reach this stage. You not only know what you are doing, you know how to do it well--and efficiently. After all, your bio includes paragraphs of pure poetry selling those points!
After extolling all those results, awards, and experience, isn't it a little odd that your headshot belongs to someone, well, young? Client: "Wait, that kid looks 34. I'm paying how much?"
Rule of thumb: Your new client should be able to instantly recognize you at your first meeting. So go ahead and update your photo. As a consolation, turn around and raise your rate.
That twinkle in your eye in your new headshot? That's knowing what you are worth--and showing it.