March 13, 2013
This post was last updated: Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Your LinkedIn profile picture is an integral part of your personal branding statement. You know this: Your LinkedIn profile picture is how the world sees you. This is not the place for a photo taken with your iPhone or cropped out of a wedding photo. A professionally taken photograph showcases you as a professional and a professionally taken photograph commands respect.
Award-winning professional photographer, Brian Miller recently posted on his Website tips to a better photo shoot. These are great tips that will help you take a POWERFUL LinkedIn profile picture and I am happy he allowed me to post them here for you!
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Clothing Tips
The color of the clothes:
When doing a studio shoot, come to the studio in sweats or street clothes when or if possible. It’s ok if you aren’t able to; but if you will be wearing multiple outfits, you can change here to keep them looking fresh.
These are just guidelines though, you should definitely show your personal style in your portraits and throw caution to the wind if it suits your personality.
Makeup Tips
Shaving & Hair Tips
More Tips
Looking for more tips for a POWERFUL LinkedIn profile picture? Check out my video interview with world-renowned photographer, Donna Lere where we tell you exactly what you need to know to get the best LinkedIn Profile picture results!
Do you have any additional tips for taking a POWERFUL LinkedIn Profile Picture? If so, leave a comment.
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Good tips! Thanks! However your advice “Colors like white, yellow, and pink tend to over-power the face and can make you look too pale” does not apply to everyone…