Best colour to wear for LinkedIn profile photo?

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What is the best colour to wear for LinkedIn profile photo? We are often asked this question regularly, and our reply depends on which business sector or industry you currently work in. We suggest to our clients that dark blue or black are always a safe bet as they are associated with competence, trust and reliability. These dark colours are also associated with The Royal Navy and the British Police Force, and therefore, when worn for a professional LinkedIn profile photo, they give the sense and look of professionalism. Another good choice would be dark grey. This colour will compliment any skin tone and match any hair colour or style.

You have to be very careful when wearing red. It is bold and can be worn with other colours but only as an accent colour; never wear it as a colour for an entire outfit. Red is OK if you work in a creative industry such as business social media, or marketing. Remember, red is the universal colour for danger. Hence, it’s not always a good idea to use your new corporate headshot to attract new business on your website or LinkedIn profile page.

A dark green outfit will send a sense of calm and a visual indicator of balance and growth.

What is the best colour to wear for a LinkedIn profile photo? You need to match the colour you wear with your profession and your character. If you are a serious person who works in the financial or legal sector, then go for dark colours like black and navy blue. If you are a bubbly person who works in marketing or social media, you can pep things up with brighter colours, such as greens and light blues.

If you want to wear patterns and textures, do not wear more than one at a time and always match them with a plain solid colour.

Please get in touch if you have any further questions about the best colour to wear for a LinkedIn profile photo.

Best colour to wear for LinkedIn profile photo?

White background LinkedIn profile photos?

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Why is white the most popular background colour for LinkedIn profile photos? Ninety-five percent of all our LinkedIn profile photo commissions are captured with a white background. People rarely want a dark or coloured background. This is because a LinkedIn profile photo with a white background matches the white surroundings of the LinkedIn website page. Also, people tend to see clients or suppliers with a white background and assume this is the correct way to go. We offer clients a white or dark background, and they mainly go for a white. Another point to add here is that although we photograph people with a white background behind them, we then, in post-production, add a white web-friendly background. The reason is that a camera’s light meter is always trying to level tones out, so even a white background is not pure white when captured in the camera.

Another reason why clients like a white background is that it does not make you stand out from the majority. Coloured backgrounds are rare, and when you see them being used, it makes that person look different, which in the legal and financial sectors is not always a good thing. As we offer post-production as part of our LinkedIn profile photo commissions, we can capture your photos on a white background but then add other colours so you can see them as a comparison, or we can add a cityscape background, ie views of London or the city you work in. We can also add office backgrounds, which work well as they show you with your sleeves rolled up and working like a busy professional.

Please get in touch if you have any questions about background colours for your new professionally captured LinkedIn profile photo. We can show you samples of different LinkedIn profile photos on various backgrounds so you can decide which you prefer.

White background LinkedIn profile photos?

White background LinkedIn profile photos?

How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

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How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost? It depends on three variables as to what you will pay for your profile photo. First is location, second is photographer, and third is post-production. Let’s look at how the location can vary the price of what you pay for your professional LinkedIn profile photo. If you go to an experienced corporate photographer studio in London, you will pay the most for your new LinkedIn profile photo. The photographer will be charging you for their time and expertise, but they will also have to factor their studio rent into what they charge you. Having a photographic studio in London is expensive, and you will be paying the highest price for the luxury and convenience of going to a London studio. If you have London offices, the second option is cheaper as the professional LinkedIn profile photographer can bring their mobile studio to your offices, which will keep the price down as they will not need a London studio set-up. The cheapest option is to meet with your photographer at a London location and have a cityscape background for your new LinkedIn profile photo. This way, the photographer and you can decide which area of London you want in the background, and this is a great way to show potential clients where you are based and that you work in The City or the West End.

The second factor is what your professional LinkedIn profile photo charges in fees and expenses. Like most things, charges can vary, which applies to what a professional LinkedIn profile photographer will charge you. The best idea is to view the photographer’s portfolios and select who you want to work with. Contact them and agree on a location and how much you pay for your professional LinkedIn profile photo. Do not cut corners here, as your LinkedIn profile photo is essential to get right. After all, this is what potential clients or employers will be looking at, and you don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression.

Lastly, when talking about how much a professional LinkedIn profile photo costs, agree with the photographer about post-production. Editing and retouching are manual processes, and not all corporate photographers include them in their fees.

How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

How much does a professional LinkedIn profile photo cost?

Hair and LinkedIn profile photos.

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Hair and LinkedIn profile photos. Here is some advice on what to do with women’s and men’s hair when you are going to commission a professional LinkedIn profile photo. Prior to the LinkedIn profile photography session, make sure you have been to the barbershop or the hairdresser fairly recently. Do not go mad and have a new style. Get the same haircut as you would normally get, and this way, people you know will not be surprised when they view your new LinkedIn profile photo.

Tips for Women’s hair when getting a new LinkedIn profile photo. Make sure your hair is under control and looks like you are going to a business meeting. You do not want to look like a movie star on the way to collect an Oscar. If you are going to a professional corporate portrait photographers studio then you will be certain they will give you advise on how your hair looks and tips on how to look your best in front of the camera. Be careful if you decide you would like a cityscape London location as your background as this will involve dealing with the British weather. We always advise against this but if a cleint has their heart set on a London location background then we are always reviewing the Met office weather forecast to see if the LinkedIn profile photo commission can go ahead.

Tips for Men’s hair when getting a new LinkedIn profile photo. All of the above applies to men as well but as a general rule men have shorter hair and therefore more managable. At our 45 Beech St EC2Y 8AD studio or at the clients London offices there will be mirrors so you can check your suit for any stray hairs or dandruff.

Our last tip for both men and women who want to have their hair looking professional but still want a London cityscape background is to come to our studio and we will capture a high quality LinkedIn profile photo and then in post-production we will add a London cityscape background.

London LinkedIn profile photo

LinkedIn headshot with London cityscape added in post-production