Men often ask us, do you wear a tie in your LinkedIn profile photo?

Our answer is that it depends on which job sector you work in.

You should definitely wear a tie if you are in the legal or financial sectors. Wearing a tie is traditional for professional businessmen, and if you are an accountant, solicitor or barrister, you are dealing with serious issues. Your clients come to you with legal problems and financial worries, so you need to appear like you take your profession seriously. So, do you need to wear a tie in your LinkedIn profile photo?

If you work in management or recruitment, the choice of whether you need to wear a tie in your LinkedIn profile photo is your call. Some people like to appear more relaxed and informal on their LinkedIn profile page, and others prefer to look serious and professional on their LinkedIn profile page. We think at the end of the day, it depends on your character. Your clients will know what kind of a person you are serious or light-hearted, so they will expect to see that in your LinkedIn profile photo.

If you work in social media or marketing, then here it is less likely that you need to wear a tie. This business sector is relatively new and trendy and the direct opposite of traditional. Here, men are expected to look trendy and much less traditional. When we first started offering LinkedIn profile photos at our 45 Beech St EC2Y 8AD studio and at clients’ London offices, 99% of men wore ties in their LinkedIn profile photos. Currently, approximately 50% who wear a tie.

So when men ask us, should I have a tie in my LinkedIn photo? Our first question is, what business sector do you work in?

Do you wear a tie in your LinkedIn profile photo?

In this blog post we are going to look at some things you need to know about getting a professional LinkedIn profile photo.

When clients first approach us about getting a professional LinkedIn profile photo these are some of the most common questions we get asked.

How much does a LinkedIn profile photo cost? This varies depending on which corporate headshot photographer you select and where you have it taken. If you want to go to a London studio for your LinkedIn profile photo then you will be paying a premium as the photographer will have to factor in his high rent and rates with his own fees. The more affordable option is to ask the corporate headshot photographer to bring his studio set up to your London offices or home as this will be the same equipment that they would use in a studio and you will get a high-quality LinkedIn profile photo at a much reduced rate.

How long does a LinkedIn profile photo session last? Some people have the idea that the session should last a couple of minutes. This is not possible as when people arrive for their LinkedIn profile photo they are stood in front of studio lighting with a  large pro lens and camera staring at them. This is not a normal situation for most people and therefore they will appear uncomfortable and awkward in their first test shots. We would suggest a typical LinkedIn profile photo session last 20 mins giving the sitter time to relax in front of the camera and lights and we can capture a good varied set of headshots so you have plenty to choose from for your LinkedIn profile page.

Here are some more things you need to know about getting a professional LinkedIn profile photo. Where can I get it taken? At our studio at 45 Beech St EC2Y 8AD or at your London offices or home.

How many headshots do you capture? On average we capture 50 headshots. Plenty of variety which different stances and expressions as you want to get this just right as your LinkedIn profile is your online business shopfront and it needs to look professional.

Is editing included? Yes standard retouching and editing is included. We can change your background, remove any scars or spots and tidy up any fly away hairs.

How long does it take to get the finished LinkedIn profile photo to them? This can vary down to workload but on average once you have selected the headshot you want to use for your LinkedIn profile photo we can turn it around within 24 hours.

Some things you need to know about getting a professional LinkedIn profile photo.