![]() ![]() For the most part, people are moving around too much for you to notice small imperfections.īut, in high-resolution still photography – yellow teeth, acne, and stray hairs are incredibly distracting. In real life, you probably don’t notice that most people don’t have perfectly white teeth, bags under eyes, or stray hairs. Ultimately, you want to look both professional, competent, confident, AND like-able in your headshots. What makes a stiff photo? Bad posture and a forced smile are the dead give-aways. While there’s some nuance to this advice (executives and lawyers should look tough/strong in their photos), an overly stiff-looking LinkedIn headshot can make you look uncomfortable or awkward. Just because you’re professional, doesn’t mean you need to look like a jerk. Mistake #5: Current Photo is Too Formal/Stiff For anyone who looks at photos, the difference between proper camera and cell-phone is obvious. They’re still no-where near the capabilities of a real professional camera and lens.īesides lower photo quality, cell phone cameras use an ultra wide-angle lens that’s generally unflattering. While cell-phone cameras have come a long way over the past decade. Mistake #4: You’re Using a Cell Phone Photoįor the love of all things holy, please don’t use an iPhone to take your headshot. Many of our customers book our Platinum Combo Session because it allows for 50% of photos to be taken outdoor and 50% to be taken in-studio for maximum variety. Not sure which backdrop is right for you? Take our free HeadShot Recommendation Quiz to get a personalized suggestion based on your industry, personality, and career goals. In-Office: If you have a fancy office to use, you can use that office as the backdrop for your photo! These backgrounds can convey power/success, but just make sure to clean up your space prior to your shoot. See our list of Top Outdoor Locations for Headshots in San Francisco. A good headshot photographer will have recommendations for locations that have an “urban” “nature” and “cultural” vibes. Outdoor: Outdoor sessions are a good option if you’d like to look particularly friendly in your profile photo, or if your job is focused on nature. Headshot sessions taken at a studio are also the easiest for the client, as you don’t have to worry about wind/weather impacting your photo. Studio: Plain studio backdrops are the most common and most obviously professional option for your headshot. You can choose for outdoor, studio, or in an office. Just like clothing, your industry should dictate the backdrop for your headshots. ![]() Mistake #3: Unprofessional or Ugly Backdrop If you want industry specific tips, head over to our blog article What to Wear for Professional Headshots. But, you will never go wrong with a solid-colored colored button-down Oxford style shirt. There are a few tips you can use to look sharp in your headshots. In general, we recommend dressing-up for your photos. When it comes to clothing, different industries have different expectations. If you had a significant change in weight, hair style, or industry – you might need to update that photo more often.ĭon’t create an unprofessional first impression with hiring managers that you meet in real life or via video interview! They don’t want to feel deceived by someone who looks completely different online than the do in-person. While you probably haven’t noticed a significant difference in your appearance over the last couple years, our bodies and faces are always changing. Here’s our top 5 most common LinkedIn profile photo mistakes: Mistake #1: Your Photo Doesn’t Look Like You Any MoreĪs a general rule of thumb, you should update your headshot every two years. So, an unprofessional photo at the top of your profile can easily get your disqualified from your ideal next job. In a recent survey, over 85% of recruiters and hiring managers reported using LinkedIn to source and screen job applicants. If you’re looking for a new job, one of your first steps should be to update your LinkedIn profile photo. ![]()
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