Headshot Preparation
LinkedIn Headshots That Still Look Like You
A LinkedIn headshot should help people recognize you and understand your professional context. It does not need to make you look like everyone else.
Match the image to your work
A lawyer, designer, therapist, consultant, founder, and nonprofit director may need different levels of formality. The best image supports your role and audience.
Avoid overcorrecting
Trying too hard to look professional can make a portrait stiff. Clear direction, good light, and practical styling usually work better than forced expressions or heavy retouching.
Use expression intentionally
Approachable, confident, calm, thoughtful, and direct are different choices. Decide what should come through before the session starts.
Keep it current
Your profile photo should still feel like the person someone will meet on a call, at work, or at an event.
Plan LinkedIn and personal branding headshots
Plan the next step
Tell Gareth what you need photographed, how many people are involved, and where the images will be used. He can recommend a structure that fits the project.