How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

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Today, we are looking at how much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

When people understand they require a high-quality photo to make their LinkedIn profile page look professional, the first question is how much they should be paying for this service. We also suggest not cutting corners and going for the cheapest option, as this can defeat the purpose of going through this process. You have to research some professional corporate headshot photographers and select your favourite based on their portfolio, not how much they charge. Prices can range from £100 to £300, and this often depends on whether the photographer is renting a studio and where it is located in London. If you are a City professional and want your LinkedIn profile photo captured locally to where you work so you can save time travelling around and taking time out of a busy working day, then you will be paying a higher price for this convenience.

There are ways around this problem, as we have a studio/office space near the Barbican, which we hire out only when we have a LinkedIn profile photo commission. This keeps the costs down for us and allows us to pass on the savings to our clients. We have a mobile studio set up, which we erect each time we have a booking and break it down after the shoot. We also offer a service where we can bring our mobile studio to clients’ offices in The City or West End. This reduces the cost yet again, as we are not paying any studio charges. It also means that clients benefit as they can get a professional LinkedIn profile photo captured without having to leave their offices and at a fraction of the studio price.

So, if you want to know how much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost? Please send us an email, and we will discuss all the options and costs. Remember that you pay for what you get, so as suggested already, don’t scrimp here. Your LinkedIn profile page is your business shop front, so it is worth spending money and time to get it looking professional.

How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

What you should wear in your LinkedIn profile photo.

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Here are some tips on what you should wear in your LinkedIn profile photo.

Wardrobe Tips for Women.

In general, please avoid very bright colours and extremely bold or graphic patterns, as these can be distracting to the viewer. Also, these types of clothes are not a part of mainstream business attire and, therefore, will appear out of context on your LinkedIn profile page.

You should look professional with positive expressions, posture and stance. Ask your corporate portrait photographer to give you guidance on what is the best positions, standing or sitting, smiling or a serious face. Also, check your wardrobe for any stains or flecks of dust or debris.

For women, we suggest that jackets, suits, or dresses should be a solid colour, grey, white, or soft pattern. Shirts and blouses should not be over-dressy and again solid colours. Bold and busy patterns do not photograph well and distract the viewer. In most instances, a LinkedIn profile photo will not show the person below the waist, so there is no specific recommendation on trousers or skirts.

Hairstyles should be as you would do in most business settings. We are happy to give you variations with hair down/up so you can choose later when previewing your  LinkedIn profile photo.

When it comes to make-up, please do not go over the top. Keep it subtle and low-key. Any imperfections that you want to hide we can remove in Photoshop in post-production.

Jewellery should be kept to a minimum as again it can look too much for a normal business day.

Wardrobe Tips for Men.

Suits should be a solid colour, and please keep colours toned down. Avoid checks and large pinstripes, as these do not photograph well. Make sure your suit is well-pressed and freshly cleaned. Ties should be understated and of simple designs. If you are not going to be wearing a jacket, then wear a light colour shirt. You can wear a white shirt if you have a jacket on, but if you intend to be in shirt sleeves, then white is too bright and will reflect light up under your chin, and that is not a good look.

Here are further ideas on what you should wear in your LinkedIn profile photo.

What you should wear in your LinkedIn profile photo.

What you should wear in your LinkedIn profile photo.

 

What is included in our LinkedIn profile photo service

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Here we explain what is included in our LinkedIn profile photo service in London.

Once we undertake a professional LinkedIn profile photo commission, we allow 10 minutes of set-up time where we locate the quietest part of the client’s offices in London. We bring a professional digital camera, a portrait lens, studio lighting and a background roll and stands. Each LinkedIn profile photo session last approx 15 minutes, and in this time, we capture a wide range of expressions and stances. Clients have the option of changing their wardrobe as this gives a greater selection to choose the ideal LinkedIn profile photo. We normally capture high res jpegs and offer the clients approx 40 images to select from. After the LinkedIn profile photo session, we send the client our invoice along with a set of preview images via our WeTransfer site. Once the client has settled the invoice, we send all the high-res jpgs to them.

Once the client has selected the headshot they want to use for their LinkedIn profile page, we offer a variety of post-production services. We will retouch and edit the LinkedIn profile photo so that we remove any unwanted scars or spots. Also, we can tidy up any skin flaws and eyeballs. We do this in a way so that it is very subtle, as you must never be able to see that the LinkedIn profile photo has been worked on in Photoshop. We can tidy up any loose or flyaway hairs and remove nasal and ear hair. We often clean up men’s shaving cuts, as a lot of men will have a shave on the morning of their LinkedIn profile photo! On dark clothing, we usually remove any signs of dandruff.

Although we capture on a white background, you can never produce a pure white web friendly in camera. We can, however, add one in post-production. White is the most common background we add. We can of course, add any background you require. But you must specify this prior to the LinkedIn profile photo commission as if it is shot on a white background; it is very tricky to replace this with a dark background and visa versa.

We hope this answers the question of what is included in our LinkedIn profile photo service in London. If you have any further queries, please get in touch.

 

What is included in LinkedIn profile photo service in London

What is included in LinkedIn profile photo service in London

Can I use a selfie for my LinkedIn profile photo?

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People often ask us can I use a selfie for my LinkedIn profile photo? We will tell them yes if they do not care about their LinkedIn profile page, as it will make them look unprofessional. Selfies are fine for sending to friends and family or using on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook, but LinkedIn is a place for doing business, and you need to look professional and serious about your career. Selfies send out all the wrong signals as they are rarely taken in a work environment and are usually captured at social engagements. Also, selfies mean that you are holding your phone out in front of you, and therefore the photo is not at a natural angle. So the answer to the question, can I use a selfie for my LinkedIn profile photo? It is a no if you are serious about looking professional on your Linkedin profile page.

Selfies might seem like a good alternative to commissioning a professional LinkedIn profile photo, but when you add up the cost of a decent LinkedIn headshot against the savings you might make with a selfie, then you will see what a mistake it is. So a professional LinkedIn profile photo captured at a studio or London office with a corporate portrait photographer will set you back anywhere from £150 to £300 plus VAT. This seems like a lot of money for a simple profile photo, but you have to look at the long-term damage a selfie could be doing to your career. Say you are looking for a new job or pitching for work from a new client. The first thing they will do is look at your LinkedIn profile page. The first thing they will see is your LinkedIn profile photo, and guess what? This is where not having a professional LinkedIn profile photo starts to cost you more than £150.

Do any of these selfies look like they should be on a LinkedIn profile page?

A professional LinkedIn profile photo in London offices.

A professional LinkedIn profile photo in London offices.