A portrait is not of someone, it’s about someone
A beautiful headshot or portrait of yourself can be spread over many platforms - linkedin, instagram, whatsapp etc. Even one glimpse of a professional portrait of yourself by a potential school or employer makes the BIGGEST difference. it shows you take yourself seriously and you are conscientious about the way you look.
Between an amateur badly lit selfie and a polished portrait, I know who I would choose to work with!