diff --git a/public/dvl.jpg b/src/assets/dvl.jpg
similarity index 100%
rename from public/dvl.jpg
rename to src/assets/dvl.jpg
diff --git a/src/components/Hero.tsx b/src/components/Hero.tsx
index fe8a447..19bb335 100644
--- a/src/components/Hero.tsx
+++ b/src/components/Hero.tsx
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 import { motion } from 'framer-motion';
 import { Download, Github, Linkedin, Mail } from 'lucide-react';
 import { useLanguage } from '../contexts/LanguageContext';
+import dvlPhoto from '../assets/dvl.jpg';
 
 const Hero = () => {
   const { t } = useLanguage();
@@ -124,7 +125,7 @@ const Hero = () => {
             transition={{ type: "spring", stiffness: 300, damping: 10 }}
           >
             <img 
-              src="/dvl.jpg" 
+              src={dvlPhoto} 
               alt="Dayron Van Leemput - Portrait"
               className="avatar-image"
             />