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Misty Westebbe Photography

Finally, Headshots That Feel Like You.

Step past business headshots that feel misaligned with who you are today and discover the ease of professional visibility that truly reflects your authentic and real self.

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Is your professional presence quietly undermining your authority?

You've earned your place at the table. Your decisions carry weight, your leadership shapes outcomes, and your reputation is built on years of unwavering capability. Yet, when you look at your online profiles or company website, you feel a subtle disconnect. Your current headshot feels stiff, perhaps a little too generic, or simply out of step with the grounded, influential professional you are today. It's an external problem often dismissed as trivial: "It's just a photo, I'll update it later." But internally, this unaligned image creates a quiet tension. You find yourself subtly resisting putting your best foot forward online, wishing your digital presence carried the same weight and authenticity you bring to every real-world interaction. It's frustrating to know that clients or partners might form a first impression that doesn't fully reflect your quiet confidence and seasoned expertise. The villain here isn't just an outdated photo; it's the unsettling feeling of misrepresentation. It's the quiet doubt that steals the ease from your online presence, forcing you to overthink something that should simply support your professional journey. It’s wrong that someone as accomplished as you should ever have to question if your visual identity truly represents your hard-won authority.

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About Misty

You've built your reputation with dedication and expertise. You lead with a kind of presence that's been earned over years. Yet, when it comes to your professional headshot, it's easy for that inner self to feel misrepresented, or for the image to come across as stiff, not truly reflecting the capable leader you are. You might even find yourself avoiding past photos because they just don't feel like you*. I understand this subtle frustration. You need an updated headshot that aligns with your presence today, without demanding extra effort or performance. My purpose is to help professionals like you feel genuinely seen and at ease, so your online presence echoes the credibility and quiet confidence you bring into every room. My approach is different. It’s not about forced smiles or generic poses. It's a relaxed, guided experience where we focus on who you are beyond your title. I offer clear direction every step of the way, so you never have to guess. As we talk, you'll feel the tension ease, allowing your authentic self to emerge. What we create together transforms how you show up. You’ll receive headshots that reflect your inner self, images that convey your grounded authority and quiet confidence. No more second-guessing; just clear, self-assured representations of the professional you are. My hope is that when you see them, you'll simply feel, "Yes, this is me."

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What Happens Next

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Step 1: Begin the Conversation

Start with a friendly conversation where we connect, clarify your vision, and discuss how we can create a professional headshot that truly reflects your unique presence and goals. This is about making sure we're the right fit for your distinct needs.

Step 2: Headshot Experience

Step into a guided and comfortable experience where you'll receive clear direction on posing and expression, ensuring you feel completely at ease. This isn't just about taking a picture; it's about a collaborative process that allows your natural authority and quiet confidence to shine through.

 

Step 3: Review Your Headshots

We'll carefully review your portraits together, guiding you to select the images that best represent the capable and self-assured professional you are. This collaboration ensures every chosen portrait aligns with your professional identity and purpose.

Step 4: Live With Confidence

Imagine seeing your refined headshot on your professional profiles or company website, and feeling a daily surge of confidence and ease. You'll know that your online presence perfectly mirrors your professional capability and inner composure, letting your authentic self lead the way.

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When your headshot truly reflects your quiet confidence, the changes are subtle yet profound.

You'll sign into virtual meetings or update your professional profiles with a genuine ease, no longer questioning if your image fully represents the leader you are. Imagine glancing at your company directory or online profile and feeling a calm certainty. The person looking back at you is capable, grounded, and undeniably you*. This isn't just an image; it's a visible confirmation of your authority and presence. It frees you to focus entirely on your work, knowing that before you even speak, your professional image has already communicated your strength and credibility.

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Without headshots that truly reflect your professional presence, the subtle disconnect continues. You might find yourself still hesitating to use your profile photo, or feeling that familiar, quiet tension when others see an image that doesn't quite convey your steady confidence and seasoned capability. Each day you push this task aside, you’re missing an opportunity for your online presence to signal your quiet authority and authentic professionalism for you, allowing you to focus on the work that truly matters.

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What makes your Headshot Experience different?

Your headshot session is relaxed and guided, so you don't have to know how to pose or worry about looking stiff in front of the camera. Misty helps you create polished, professional images while keeping the experience comfortable and approachable.

Who is the Headshot Experience for?

Headshots are designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, creatives, and anyone who needs current professional images for their online presence, marketing, publications, or business materials.

Where are headshots photographed?

Headshot sessions are photographed in Misty's Franklin studio at 3234 Boyd Mill Avenue.

Can I bring more than one outfit?

Yes. Multiple outfit changes are welcome and can give you different looks for different professional needs.

Can you help me choose what to wear?

Yes. Misty can help you choose outfits that photograph well and fit the image you want to present professionally.

What if I feel awkward in front of the camera?

That's common. You don't need to know how to pose. Misty provides simple direction throughout the session to help you feel comfortable and look natural.

Can I use my headshots for different purposes?

Yes. Your images can be used for professional profiles, websites, social media, marketing materials, publications, and other business needs. Specific commercial or corporate uses can be discussed when needed.

Do you photograph teams or corporate groups?

Yes. Corporate and team headshot projects are available and are individually quoted based on the needs of the business. Team members are photographed individually rather than photographing the entire team at once, making it easier to accommodate schedules and allowing absentees to come on a different date.

How long is a headshot session?

The Headshot Experience is planned to efficiently create a variety of professional images while allowing enough time for outfit changes and guidance.

How many images are included?

The Headshot Experience includes two digital images.

Are additional digital images available?

Yes. Additional digital images are available for $250 each. Collections of five or ten images are also available, starting at $800.

Are prints or Wall Art available with headshots?

Headshots are designed as a digital-image experience, so there is no artwork ordering appointment for prints, Wall Art, Image Boxes, or Albums.

Do I receive my images digitally?

Yes. Your selected headshot images are delivered as digital files.

Where is the studio?

Misty Westebbe Photography is located at 3234 Boyd Mill Avenue in Franklin, Tennessee, just outside downtown Franklin.

What happens when I arrive at the studio?

You'll find us just outside downtown Franklin at Misty's cozy home and studio property. Look for the parking sign when you arrive, and Misty will come out to greet you.

Can I reschedule my headshot session?

We understand that illness and weather sometimes make rescheduling necessary, and we'll work with you when that happens. Because your session date is reserved specifically for you, we ask that you limit rescheduling whenever possible. Repeated rescheduling may require a new session fee to reserve another date.

How do I get started?

The first step is to connect with Misty about what you need your headshots for and the type of professional image you want to create. From there, she'll guide you through the experience.

What does the Headshot Experience cost?

The Headshot Experience is $390 and includes two digital images.

How much are additional digital images?

Additional digital images are $190 each and may be purchased individually.

What image collections are available?

Collections of five or ten digital images are available, starting at $800.

Misty Westebbe Photography
3234 Boyd Mill Ave
Franklin, TN
615-281-0612

3234 Boyd Mill Ave, Franklin, TN 37064, USA

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Misty Westebbe Photography is an award-winning headshot studio in Franklin, Tennessee, with more than twenty years of experience, serving professionals throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee and specializing in creating portrait experiences in our private studio where you feel so comfortable that you forget you're being photographed and simply get to be yourself. You come away with portraits that look like the very best version of who you already are, ready to show up with confidence wherever your work takes you. Every time someone views your website, your LinkedIn, or your introduction before a meeting, your headshot makes the first impression you want to make. We also create headshots for offices and teams, coming to your location and setting up on-site or welcoming you into our studio, giving your whole staff a polished, consistent look that still lets each person's personality come through.

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