How Headshots & Hops Works: A Simple, Drop-In Headshot Experience for Networking Events

A good headshot is a quiet workhorse.

It shows up for you long before you walk into the room.
It’s your first hello on LinkedIn.
Your virtual handshake before the real one ever happens.

And yet—getting one can feel strangely intimidating. Bright lights. Too much interruption to your busy schedule. The sense that you’re performing solo on a stage while someone commands you what to do with your shoulders or hands.

Headshots & Hops flips that script.

This is a laid-back, drop-in headshot experience designed to live inside a networking event—not replace it. Think of it as a bonus layer of care for your members, not the main attraction.

I arrive early and set up a compact, professional studio (I need about a 15’ x 15’ space). Calm energy. No rush. Then, over the course of two to three hours, people wander over between conversations. A few minutes in front of the camera—sometimes one, sometimes five—and then they’re right back to networking, momentum intact.

No pressure.
No spotlight.
No overthinking.

People see their images right there on site. Later, they’re delivered through a private gallery where they can download their photos. How the event is structured is flexible: the organization might sponsor the images, tickets might include a photo and/or food and a drink, or individuals can purchase images afterward. The goal is accessibility, not friction.

What I hear again and again is simple:
“That was way easier than I expected.”

That ease matters. Especially for people who may have never had a professional headshot—or who avoid them because they don’t want to feel like they’re auditioning for something.

For community organizations, chambers of commerce, networking groups, etc. Headshots & Hops pairs beautifully with job fairs, member mixers, and professional meetups. There is always a lot of talk about building brands, making connections, and opening doors. This gives attendees a tangible action step—something they can walk away with that same night.

It elevates your members.
It elevates their businesses.
And it leaves a lasting impression of your organization as one that shows up for its people.

So imagine this in your local pub.
Or your library meeting room.
Or the back corner of your next networking event.

Wouldn’t your members appreciate it?

If you think this could be a fit for your organization, email me!
I’d love to help you make first impressions feel easier—for everyone.