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Professional headshot of Daniel Wakefield, photographer, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Top-Tier Headshots in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Daniel Wakefield is a photographer, entrepreneur, and author. He is the founder of Top-Tier Headshots and the Accelerate Coaching Group, initiatives through which he helps professionals and creatives elevate their brand and business.

Daniel is also the author of Accelerate: How I Took My Creative Business from Zero to Six Figures in 12 Months, an Amazon best-seller that hit #1 in its category.

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Daniel founded the Accelerate Coaching Group, where he mentors creatives on pricing, positioning, and leadership mindset. His “Accelerate Formula” blends business growth strategy with an inner-game focus that helps solopreneurs shift from founder to CEO.

In 2021 Daniel founded Top-Tier Headshots, a Fort Lauderdale studio trusted by Fortune-500 leaders, startup CEOs, and professional speakers who need portraits that project authority, approachability, and brand consistency.

Clients fly in from across the United States for his signature expression-coaching process, perfected while training as an Associate in Peter Hurley’s renowned Headshot Crew.

Programs and Signature Projects

  • Top-Tier Headshots delivers on-location and in-studio sessions optimized for LinkedIn, conference banners, and corporate websites.

  • Accelerator Business Workshops provide two-day intensives covering lead generation, identity shift, and triple loop learning for creatives who want six-figure revenue.

  • Daniel's signature methodologies (the Accelerate Formula and Hype Tornado™ marketing framework) are built on the philosophy of turning satisfied clients into vocal brand advocates to fuel organic buzz that compounds month after month.

 

Thought Leader and Author

Daniel’s first book, Accelerate: How I Took My Creative Business from Zero to Six Figures in 12 Months, debuted as Amazon’s #1 New Release in Small Business Advertising.

He contributes guest articles on entrepreneurial quest and coaching transformation to industry sites and is a repeat guest on podcasts such as The Business Owner’s Journey, sharing lessons on identity shift and leadership mindset.

He also has a featured profile on NickBerry.info for insights on business growth strategy.

Background and Personal Life

Raised in Ontario, Canada, Daniel taught high-school science before moving to Florida and turning a lifelong wildlife-photography hobby into professional portrait work. His images are found at WakefieldWildlife.com.

Quick facts

  • Home base: Fort Lauderdale, FL (studio on-site, travels nationwide for shoots).
  • Spouse: Bethany Wakefield
  • Children: Four high-energy kids who keep his scheduling skills razor-sharp.
  • Early career: Former high-school science teacher.
  • First love in photography: Wildlife images - Daniel's wildlife photography has been published in books and magazines.
  • Guiding values: Faith, family, and a belief that authentic connection outranks any algorithm.

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