Elevate Your LinkedIn Profile with a Headshot

8 Sept

Let’s be real, LinkedIn isn’t just a place to dump your résumé anymore. It’s where people go to see you. And one of the first things they notice? Your photo.

Your headshot is like your digital handshake. It’s the first little “hello” that sets the tone for how someone perceives you before they’ve even read a word of your profile. A professional photo makes people stop, lean in, and take you seriously. And that tiny shift can open the door to more opportunities, whether it’s a new job, a client inquiry, or simply building your network with the right people.

Why Your LinkedIn Photo Matters

Think about the last time you scrolled through LinkedIn. Whose profile did you stop on? Probably the one with a clear, confident, approachable photo, right?

Profiles with headshots are viewed up to 14 times more often than those without. That’s not a typo. Fourteen. Times. More. It shows just how powerful one strong image can be for your online presence.

The Benefits of a Professional Headshot

Sure, you could crop a holiday snap or use a quick selfie, but it won’t have the same impact. A professional headshot works harder for you.

Here are a few ways it makes a difference:

Credibility: You look like you mean business (because you do).
Approachability: A warm, natural expression encourages people to connect.
Consistency: Using the same headshot across LinkedIn, your website, and socials ties your whole brand together.
Confidence: When you actually love your photo, you feel good showing up online—and people notice.

What Makes a Great LinkedIn Headshot?

It doesn’t need to be overly formal, but it should feel professional and true to you. A few simple things make all the difference:

A clean background (so you’re the focus).
Clothes that feel like you but polished—whether that’s a blazer or smart casual.
No busy patterns or neon colours that distract.
A confident but friendly expression (the kind that says “I’m approachable and capable”).
An update every 1–2 years so it actually looks like the person people will meet in real life.

Why Work with a Photographer Instead of DIY?

Yes, your phone takes great photos. But let’s be honest—most of us freeze up the second someone points a camera at us. A professional photographer’s job isn’t just to press the button. It’s to make you feel comfortable, guide you into natural poses, and use the right light and angles so you look your best without feeling stiff.

And because we shoot with your end goals in mind, you’ll get high-quality images sized perfectly for LinkedIn (and bonus—they’ll work beautifully on your website and socials too).

Many of my clients book a headshot session and then realise how much they can do with a fuller set of branding photos—behind-the-scenes shots, lifestyle portraits, even product or workspace images. But often, it starts with just one headshot that gives them the confidence to put themselves out there.

Your Headshot is an Investment in You

Updating your LinkedIn headshot is one of those small things that creates a big ripple effect. It’s not vanity—it’s strategy. It’s showing up as the version of yourself you want the world to see: confident, professional, and ready for what’s next.

Ready to Elevate Your Profile?

If you’ve been meaning to update your photo, consider this your nudge. My Modern Headshot Refresh sessions are quick, simple, and designed to give you images that actually feel like you:

✔ 30-minute studio session
✔ Posing + styling guidance (so you never feel awkward)
✔ 3 retouched images included (with the option to add more if you want)
✔ Same-day selection—walk out knowing exactly what you’ll get

👉 Book your Modern Headshot Session here