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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Right or wrong, physical appearance can be critical to business success, and now businesspeople are spending more money and time to get just the right look for their social media profiles.

LinkedIn says biographies with headshot photos receive 21 times more views than those without, and users receive nine times more connection requests when they include pictures of themselves.

The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the power of a portrait is leading some people to pay over $1,000 for a professionally taken headshot. Even in the age of selfies.

But headshots don’t help everyone equally, one recruiter said, especially if a job applicant isn't white or male. An applicant’s odds of receiving an offer can also diminish if the headshot doesn’t resemble what a boss has already pictured.

Such factors are fueling a niche market for photographers who offer facial expression coaching, or FEC.

Have you ever paid for a professionally photographed business portrait?
Yes, I've paid for a professional headshot (31%, 60 VOTES)
No, but I'd definitely consider paying for a professional headshot (8%, 15 VOTES)
No, but my company has paid for a professional headshot (25%, 49 VOTES)
No, but I've taken more care recently to get a good selfie for business (9%, 17 VOTES)
No, I'm just not that concerned about my appearance in a business portrait (28%, 54 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: GoNetspeed, a fiber internet provider

Right or wrong, physical appearance can be critical to business success, and now businesspeople are spending more money and time to get just the right look for their social media profiles.

LinkedIn says biographies with headshot photos receive 21 times more views than those without, and users receive nine times more connection requests when they include pictures of themselves.

The Wall Street Journal reported last week that the power of a portrait is leading some people to pay over $1,000 for a professionally taken headshot. Even in the age of selfies.

But headshots don’t help everyone equally, one recruiter said, especially if a job applicant isn't white or male. An applicant’s odds of receiving an offer can also diminish if the headshot doesn’t resemble what a boss has already pictured.

Such factors are fueling a niche market for photographers who offer facial expression coaching, or FEC.

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