A headshot for the job you actually do
A corporate headshot, a clinical one and a creative one are not the same photograph. Each page below covers one profession: what the photo has to communicate, and how to get it.
Profession matters more than people expect. A nurse in a clinical setting, a lawyer in a courtroom and a founder pitching investors are all photographed the same way by generic tools, and all three end up with a portrait that says nothing about the work.
These pages take one profession each: the clothes that read as credible in that field, the background that fits it, and the expression that does the job. All of them start from photos you already have.
By profession
Pages in this cluster
Nurse headshots
A nursing headshot has to look competent and approachable at the same time. What to wear, what background, and how to get it…
Read the guideTeacher headshots
A teacher's headshot appears on school pages, tutoring profiles and LinkedIn. What reads as approachable and professional at the…
Read the guideLawyer headshots
Legal portraits are formal by convention. What to wear, how to light a portrait that reads as authoritative, and how to avoid the…
Read the guideEngineer headshots
Engineering profiles sit between corporate and technical. What to wear, how to look credible on a project page, and how to handle…
Read the guideAccountant headshots
Accountancy and finance portraits need to read as precise and trustworthy. The dress, the light and the expression that get there.
Read the guideFinancial advisor headshots
Wealth management portraits are about trust at a distance. How to look established, credible and human in a single frame.
Read the guideSoftware developer headshots
Developer profiles live on GitHub, team pages and conference sites. How to look credible without wearing a suit you never wear.
Read the guideConsultant headshots
Consultants sell expertise, and the portrait has to look like it belongs in a proposal. Dress, light and the composed look that…
Read the guideStartup founder headshots
Founders are photographed for pitch decks, press and a launch site. How to look credible to investors without looking like a…
Read the guideSales professional headshots
Sales portraits are seen before the first call. How to look likeable, credible and like someone a buyer will answer the phone to.
Read the guideMarketing professional headshots
Marketing and creative portraits can carry more personality than most. How to look on-brand without looking off-message.
Read the guideRecruiter headshots
Recruiters are judged on approachability by candidates who are nervous. How to look warm, professional and safe to talk to.
Read the guideProfessor headshots
Academic portraits appear on faculty pages, conference programmes and publications. How to look authoritative and approachable in…
Read the guideDentist headshots
Dental patients are anxious before they arrive. How a practice portrait can look clinical and reassuring at the same time.
Read the guidePharmacist headshots
A pharmacy portrait has to look competent and available. Dress, background and expression for pharmacists and pharmacy teams.
Read the guideVeterinarian headshots
Vet clinic pages are read by worried owners. How to look competent, kind and calm in a clinic portrait.
Read the guideHow it works
Three steps from a phone photo to a finished image
Upload your photos
Six to ten selfies with different angles and expressions.
Pick a style
Business, editorial, black and white, cinematic — or a profession set.
Download the set
A consistent batch of portraits, ready for your profile.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does my profession change how a headshot should look?
Yes. A clinical role reads better in a plain setting with even light; a creative role can carry a styled background and a more relaxed expression; a corporate role wants a suit and a neutral backdrop. The person is the same — the signals are different.
Can I use one headshot for every platform?
You can, and most people do. If you use LinkedIn, a company directory and a conference bio, a single professional portrait in business dress works for all three. Add a second, more relaxed version for social profiles if you want variety.
Do I need to wear my work uniform?
For clinical, trades and uniformed professions, a plain version of your work clothes — or a clean shirt in the same colour — usually reads better in a portrait than a full uniform, which can look like a stock photo. Keep the uniform for the ones that require it.
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