Though it may seem trivial and quite frankly a hassle to get your hair and makeup professionally done for your LinkedIn portrait, believe us when we say that you’ll be doing nothing but thanking yourself after it’s all said and done. As MasterCard so masterfully puts things, some things are just priceless, and by some things I mean first impressions. Once it’s made, you can’t take it back. Those few seconds that prospective employers take to glance at your profile are well worth investing all you can into the cleanest and put together version of yourself.
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One tip we have that many don’t think about, is adding a subtle colour cast to your image tinted towards being cooler or warmer. Depending on your purpose of the headshot, it serves to your advantage in two different ways. Here is a case of our off white with a hint of warmth, making the image slightly more humanistic. This concept is based on how humans are more attractive when they appear more alive, which physically translates into the skin being vibrant through warm tones.
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Did you know we offer custom editing request for your photo at no extra cost? If you’re not happy with your edit, we even offer a complimentary redos. For example, you may not notice at first glance, but the outline of the hair in the above photo was retouched at the clients request to have a cleaner silhouette. First impressions count—let us know how we can help you out! Some call it magic, we just call it Photoshop.
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As the fashion world is always changing, so do things like accessories, and we’ve noticed a shift in the glasses trend. In the past decade or so, thick black rimmed glasses have been widely popular amongst men and women. Set in a shape very similar to what you see Alex wearing in this business portrait above, the glasses paired with high definition high resolution cameras, might be a bit too heavy hitting.
Balance out that heaviness on your face and slim the frame down
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Although most people these days wear solid colours, we applaud Zoe for bringing in this charming plaid print for her professional business portrait. The key when picking a coloured and patterned top is to keep everything low key, as in the colours shouldn’t contrast to each other much, as it becomes distracting. We want the first impression linked to the eyes, or in other words—to the painting and not the frame.
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Full body for a business shoot?! It may be less frequently seen (especially if you’re not in the real estate market), but it’s definitely worth having as part of your business photo repertoire. Though the posing is a little trickier to nail, when all the i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed, the result is an effortlessly professional, and rather down to earth impression. We recommend booking our Portfolio/Branding Package to explore the full range of looks for no matter what the purpose!
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If you’re the type of person with fair features and are itching to wear lighter colours on the day of your shoot, we always recommend going with our light grey background. The overall feeling is still very breathable and light, without going for the obvious “angelic” white backdrop option. It’s always key to mix up the tones you are using for a more effective portrait, and we love how dirty blonde highlights exemplify this tip perfectly.
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One strange but great tip we have for women (sorry guys, I’ll get you next time!) is to wear a sleeveless dress for their headshot. It might sound a bit to scantily clad for a first impression of a professional as the temptation to look professional is derived typically from a tailored suit.
Rest your judgements to the side, as psychologically it has been proven that the sight of other human skin does make us feel good, and somehow more connected to one another. You get the perfect taste of humanity in your headshot since you don’t need to show the entire arm, but just enough. Test it out by imagining this photo with the shoulders covered and decide for yourself which is stronger!