LinkedIn-ready headshots
Headshots Made for LinkedIn
LinkedIn headshots with a natural expression, a clean crop and files sized for your profile. Andy directs the whole session and you review the photos as we go.
“He made me feel very comfortable, and the pictures came out great.”
- Guided posing
- Proofs reviewed on the spot
- Sized for your profile
LinkedIn's Own Recommendations
What We Shoot For
- Face-Focused CompositionYour face fills about 60% of the frame so it reads as a thumbnail.
- Professional Yet ApproachableEnough warmth that someone feels fine sending the first message.
- Clean BackgroundA solid or simple background keeps the attention on your face.
- High-Quality FileDelivered well above LinkedIn's 400x400px minimum.
- Current and AccurateYou should look like your photo when you walk into the meeting.
- Proper LightingStudio light controls the shadows instead of a ceiling fixture.
Photo vs. No Photo, per LinkedIn
What the Research Says
21x
more profile views for members with a photo than without one
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9x
more connection requests for members with a photo
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36x
more messages received by members with a photo
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100ms
is enough to judge a face on competence and trustworthiness
Willis & Todorov, Psychological Science, 2006
Those first three compare having a photo to having none, which is not the same question as whether a professional one beats a selfie. Nobody has published a clean number for that.
What Actually Moves the Needle
Photofeeler rated 800 business profile photos more than 60,000 times. Every variable that changed the result is something a session controls.
Lighting
What the ratings showed: photos rated as dark scored lower on likability. How we handle it: studio lights are set for your face, not borrowed from whatever room you are in.
Wardrobe
What the ratings showed: formal dress was the single largest positive shift measured, on both competence and influence. How we handle it: bring a few options and we choose on camera, where you can see the difference.
Framing
What the ratings showed: full-body shots scored lower on competence and influence, and face-only crops scored lower on likability. How we handle it: we frame from mid-chest and deliver a square crop built for LinkedIn's circle.
Expression
What the ratings showed: a genuine smile showing teeth produced the largest likability gain in the data. How we handle it: this is the coaching part. You are responding to a conversation, not holding a pose.
Background
What the ratings showed: clutter behind the subject pulled scores down across the board. How we handle it: seamless backdrops in the studio, or a controlled depth of field on location.
Clear Eyes
What the ratings showed: anything obscuring the face, including hair, shadow, and glare, cost both competence and influence. How we handle it: we angle glasses to kill reflections and check every frame on the monitor.
Sources: LinkedIn; Willis & Todorov, “First Impressions: Making Up Your Mind After a 100-Ms Exposure to a Face,” Psychological Science, 2006; Photofeeler, “The Perfect Profile Photo” research study. Book a LinkedIn session.
How It Works
How a LinkedIn Session Works
Schedule
Book online in minutes.
Shoot
A 30-minute session with a few looks.
Upload
Files sized for your profile.
What Our Clients Say
Reviews for photographer Andy Eicher, shown in their original wording.
“I recently worked with Andy for a set of professional headshots and family photographs at a destination location. He was incredibly professional, meticulous, and committed to a great result. Working with Andy was easy and stress-free from beginning to end. He communicated timely, followed through, and delivered a great result. I highly recommend Andy!”
Jeanette Mullett-Meisel
Google review
“I had a fantastic experience getting my headshots done with Andy! From start to finish, he was professional, incredibly easy to work with, and fast. The entire session took only about 40 minutes. What I appreciated most was how we went through the shots together to find the absolute best picture—any concerns I had were addressed instantly on the spot. The final product turned out even better than expected. I highly recommend Andy if you want high-quality work done efficiently!”
Jeff Kosik
Google review
“I can’t say enough positive things about my recent experience! Andrew was professional and a delight to work with. He helped capture the best version of myself during our studio headshot session, and he made it a fun and relaxed experience!”
Laura Albrecht
Google review
“Andy was great to work with! I’ve never had a headshot before and it was not only easy but I enjoyed the process!”
Robyn Benson
Google review
“We recently worked with Andy for a set of business images and headshots, and the experience was top-notch. He delivered three professional headshots and two high-quality business images that turned out exactly how we wanted. Andy made the entire process incredibly easy and was impressively fast with the turnaround. If you need professional photography that captures your brand perfectly, I highly recommend him!”
Jim Benson
Google review
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Schedule Your LinkedIn Headshot Session
Tell us what you do and how you use LinkedIn. We'll follow up with times.
- Directed From the First FrameYou don't need to know how to pose.
- Proofs on the MonitorYou leave knowing you have one you like.
- Natural RetouchingYou still look like you.
- Files for Every UseLinkedIn-ready and print-resolution files.
Rather talk it through? Call (330) 748-3330.
Questions or Custom Plans
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A few details and we'll follow up. Afterward you can pick a time on the calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
A great LinkedIn headshot is professional, approachable, and current. It should show your face clearly with good lighting, a clean background, and professional attire. You should look like yourself on your best day - confident, friendly, and trustworthy. LinkedIn recommends headshots that fill most of the frame with your face and shoulders.
Wear what you'd wear to meet an important client or attend a professional conference in your industry. Business professional or business casual works for most fields. Solid colors photograph better than busy patterns. Your outfit should reflect your industry norms - a lawyer might wear a suit, while a creative professional might choose smart casual.
Yes. A genuine, warm smile makes you appear approachable and trustworthy. LinkedIn data shows that profiles with smiling photos receive more connection requests and messages. Your smile should look natural and authentic, not forced or overly posed.
Update your LinkedIn headshot every 2-3 years, or whenever your appearance significantly changes. Your photo should look like current you - if someone wouldn't recognize you in person from your photo, it's time for an update.
Clean, simple backgrounds work best for LinkedIn. Solid colors (gray, blue, white) or subtle gradients keep the focus on you. Avoid busy, distracting backgrounds. The background should complement you, not compete with you for attention.
Yes. We deliver files sized and formatted for LinkedIn. LinkedIn profile photos display at 400x400 pixels, and we ensure your headshot looks perfect at that size while also providing high-resolution versions for other uses.