About Headshots Matter
Headshots Matter is a Canadian-founded, globally connected community that helps emerging talent and seasoned professional headshot photographers thrive as creative entrepreneurs. Whether you shoot commercially for global brands, capture the stories of artists and actors, or support local businesses, there's a place for you in our worldwide network.
From the start, we wanted Headshots Matter to stand apart from other photography networks and training programs. Our mission focuses on three core principles to ensure every photographer succeeds: Creative Freedom, Continuous Learning, and Collaborative Support.
To uphold these principles, we nurture your creative journey—helping you refine your unique style, meet diverse client needs, and effectively market your talents. That means supporting you both creatively and professionally, with informal and formal learning opportunities designed to help photographers at every stage, from start-up to expansion.
What has made our community thrive is the people within it—photographers eager to share ideas and knowledge in a creative and supportive environment where collaboration is key. At the same time, through our network, we work together to elevate and showcase our talented members' work to a global audience.
Today, we boast over 160 members in more than 100 cities worldwide, from New York to Tokyo, London to Sydney, Berlin to Vancouver and Lagos to Montreal.
Headshots Matter is only as strong as its members—and, frankly, we think they're pretty outstanding!
Our Mission
Our mission at Headshots Matter is to empower headshot photographers to become their best creative selves through continuous learning, collaborative support and creative freedom.
Our Core Principles
Creative Freedom: At Headshots Matter, we empower photographers to express their unique style and vision to meet the needs of their clients. We believe that headshot photography isn't a one-size-fits-all 'look and feel'—people are unique, and we believe their portraits should reflect that, too. We encourage our members to experiment, innovate, and evolve their craft by pushing boundaries and growing to become their best creative selves.
Continuous Learning: In the constantly shifting landscapes of photography and business, staying ahead means embracing continuous learning. We provide access to knowledge and skills development through peer mentorship, coaching, and the open exchange of ideas within our community.
Collaborative Support: Headshots Matter's strength comes from our community's willingness to share knowledge, resources, and skills. Our collaborative culture is made possible because of open feedback and collective problem-solving among our members. It's all about supporting one another and recognizing that we succeed together as a community.
Meeting with Mike Jean-Baptiste in Montreal, Canada.
