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Ace your LinkedIn profile: Six headshot sins to aviod

February 27, 2018

Your social media profile needs to project the image of yourself you want businesses and customers to see.

Your social media profile photos create a first impression – whether you like it or not. If you are not using a photo on your CV, chances are your potential employers or customers are checking you out on social media. What impressions do you think your images are projecting?

A study by job website theladders.com indicates recruiters spend more time looking at your photo than reading your resume. An eye-tracking heat map found they spent 19 per cent of their time on your photo and significantly less time reviewing your skills or past experience.

Photographer Karen Merry says, “People spend a lot of time putting up a pro le and documenting evidence of their experience, but their profile shot might not even get them past the first hurdle.”

When your profile shot is only viewed for a short time, you want it to be as memorable as possible – and for the right reasons.

“It’s not about how attractive you are,” says Merry, “it’s about the professionalism of the image that you are projecting.”

To the right you’ll find six tips about the types of images you should avoid:

1. NO PHOTO

You are 14 times less likely to be viewed on social media if your profile doesn’t have a photo, so use a great image to create a memorable first impression.

2. WEBCAM OR PHONE SELFIE

A Webcam angle is never flattering – the extra chins alone should stop you from taking these shots! Phone selfies can make you look narcissistic, especially if you pout!

3. POOR COMPOSITION

Cropping your photo poorly creates an imbalance that will put people off. You have only 1/10 of a second to connect, so don’t give people a reason to move on.

4. PHOTO WITH ALCOHOL

You’re all dressed up and feel confident, but you just happen to have a drink in hand. Is that so bad? Yes, it is. It sends an unprofessional message to your audience.

5. SUNGLASSES

Our eyes are the most important way we connect with others and demonstrate your authenticity. Without showing your eyes, there is no connection.

6. PHOTOS WITH OTHER PEOPLE

What was the first thing you looked at in this shot? Was it the half face? It causes confusion as the viewer is drawn to the half face and tries to make sense of the shot.

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What out customers say..
  • Karen has been a fantastic resource both for head shots and product showcasing. She has quickly identified what has been required and the resulting images have really helped improved our position.

    Warrick Batt, General Manager Porta Group
  • Karen was very professional and made me feel at ease straight away! I loved the photos she took at my business. The professional head shots in my workspace are natural and show off what I do!!

    Lisa Eddy, Katamatite Garlic
  • It was a pleasure to work with Karen and the resulting photo’s were the best I’ve ever had done. I’ve used the head shots taken by Karen on my website and social media and have received many positive comments. I’m very happy with all the results.

    John Ger, Tamarind Tree Gourmet Sauces
  • Karen is the best head shot and portrait photographer I know! She took the best shots I have ever had for my website and social media profiles! I have subsequently used her for photo shoots for my PR clients and everyone loves both her work, her prices and her personality! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Karen and Merry images for anyone wanting some great shots at a reasonable price.

    Jules Brooke, Handle Your Own PR
  • Working with Karen in a professional photo shoot was a great experience. Makeup with Kate Castle from Arbone (optional) was well worth it. I am very happy with the resulting photos and I can use them well. Karen’s skills and clear communication are excellent- which makes her a professional in her field. She is inspired to learn more about portrait photography and has done courses to be the best she can be in her field. Thanks Karen!

    Susan Spelic, The Reading Mountain
  • “You get way more than photography when Karen photographs you.  It’s obvious she really cares and connects with clients and it shows in the images.

    Karen has this amazing ability to put you at ease so the photographs are of the natural you. Being photographed has always been uncomfortable for us and it often showed in the strained smile on the images. Not with Karen – it is a gift and a special one that allows her to bring out the real you and it is obvious from the final result.

    Without doubt, Karen’s work were the best set of photographs we have ever had. Brian’s comment was – I didn’t know I could look so good!”

    Helen Maguire

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I love to hear your story so that I can create images that project the real you, project that first impression you deserve.

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