Wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo?

We often get asked should you wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo? The answer depends on how often you wear glasses. If you always wear glasses and people are used to seeing you in them, we suggest you wear them in your LinkedIn profile photo. If you only wear them when you are at your computer or reading, then the choice is yours if you wear them in your new LinkedIn profile photo. When people come to our Bishopsgate studio or go to their London offices with our mobile studio, we will generally give people a range of LinkedIn profile photos with glasses on and off. The reason we do this is because some people feel self-conscious when wearing glasses as they think they make you look older. We reassure them that glasses are usually associated with academics and can make you look intelligent and knowledgeable.

So when asked, should you wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo we say it is personal preference but give the above suggestions. The only thing we will add regarding glasses and spectacles is the reflections. Our studio lights will be picked up as reflections. We do our best to minimize this by positioning our studio lights, but on the convex glass lens, you will have reflections. We explained this once to a client who objected to reflections in their glasses and they asked if we could put the studio lights behind her! We explained this would not work. We are very careful to make sure the reflection is not over the eyeball and high in the corner of the lens so the eyes can be clearly seen. If you wear glasses then wear them or take them off completely. Don’t have them on your head or stand there holding them. Also when you commission a corporate photographer, ask their advice. Look at their portfolio and see how they have dealt with reflections in glasses. Also, reflections can be reduced with professional Photoshop work in post-production. Remember, we are here to guide you through these decisions.

If you have any queries about whether you should wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo, please get in touch or check out our reviews.

Wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo?