Using a professional headshot photographer will take your photos to the next level. Professional headshot photos are a no-brainer as an investment; what you're getting is high quality, appropriate to your profession, and flattering. Having a great headshot is your digital calling card, and can make or break your chances of getting noticed for the right job or opportunity. To put it another way, having an unprofessional or inappropriate photo can definitely hurt your prospects, and you might not even ever know. I've had recruiters tell me that the #1 thing they constantly tell candidates is to switch their LinkedIn photo to something better. For more details, see my article on why you need a business headshot.