Community Voices: Your LinkedIn photo called. It wants a do-over – LINK nky

What you need to know First impressions now happen online — your headshot is your digital “hello.” A great professional photo communicates confidence, credibility, and approachability. Preparing for a headshot is about finding your authentic vibe, dressing intentionally, and trusting a photographer who helps you feel comfortable and natural This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com . Let’s talk about first impressions. You know, those magical few seconds when people decide whether you’re confident or clueless, trustworthy or suspicious, approachable or “let’s pretend we didn’t see them.” In the old days, you made a first impression when you walked into a room — maybe you had time to smooth your hair, take a deep breath, and hope your lunch wasn’t stuck in your teeth. But now? You make your first impression before you even know it’s happening. Your “Hello, nice to meet you” moment happens online — on LinkedIn, your website, your business card, or even that Zoom meeting where your camera angle is… unflattering at best. (If your webcam currently points directly up your nose, this is your sign to fix that immediately.) Whether you’re
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