139: Put Your Best Face Forward with Detroit headshot specialist Deb Davis

Most people would rather walk across hot coals than sit for a headshot. In this candid conversation, Detroit headshot photographer Deb Davis explains why photos matter more than we admit, how to look great on camera, and why your personal brand has nothing to do with fonts and everything to do with how people feel in your presence. We dig into the emotional story that shaped her career, practical posing tips any Gen X woman can use immediately, what photographers wish you knew about selfies and weddings, and how Deb built a second-half career doing only the work she loves. If you’ve put off updating your headshot for years because you “hate every picture,” this episode will fix that. Or at least make you stop hiding behind your cat. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Deb’s origin story05:10 Why printed photos still matter10:30 Superpowers, personality, and personal brand15:40 Email clutter, text marketing, and communication habits21:00 Retiring early and building a dream photography business26:20 Headshots, portraits, and personal branding explained31:45 How to look great in photos: posing, angles, light37:10 Selfies, strangers, and wedding photo etiquette43:40 Networking with other photographers and collaborating50:20 Finding your niche & Deb’s moment of gratitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices