LinkedIn Profile Photography
Why do we use LinkedIn? We use it to connect with other professionals, and maybe even potential clients. Let’s make sure to be giving out the right impression of ourselves. Research shows that your profile picture will be that determining factor of whether someone continues to look at your profile or not. Anyone who sees your LinkedIn page will first click n your profile picture. If they like what they see, they may continue to look at you. If they don’t, they’ll move on. According to research, you have 7 seconds to make a first impression on someone. Jen is a expert LinkedIn portrait photographer and expert expression coach. She will guid you to get the best shot possible.
1. Composing the Perfect LinkedIn Profile Picture. Let’s start by focusing on your composition. Your photo should be neither a full body image nor a face-only. You want the sweet spot in between. We want to see your shoulders, your face, and some of your background. Whatever you do, make sure to take up the full frame. There’s nothing anybody hates more than having to squint at your image or not be able to see you at all. As a Pittsburgh photographer that is especially trained I will help you get this balance just right for you.
Your image backdrops. Remember, this is a corporate headshot. But it’s okay to use a more colorful, fun background for LinkedIn. But we have found that a solid color, like a light grey, a dark grey or, solid white background not only to lessen any distraction but also highlight yourself more in the photo.
2. Personality Meets Professionalism. Your LinkedIn profile picture, like a business headshot, should be a mixture of professionalism and personality. The Idea of an extremely serious headshot has become very dated. The key is to look friendly and approachable, with a genuine smile or natural face, to encourage connection with other professionals. This may seem daunting, but don’t worry about it! We’re here to help you capture the perfect facial expression.
Part of bringing out your personality means looking like yourself. Nobody wants surprises when it comes to your online self. While your hair, wardrobe, and makeup (especially ladies) might enhance your beauty, it should still look natural. People are looking to work with you, and they want to know who they’re working with.
You’ve gotten your image, now what? Don’t over-edit your photo! No filters! LinkedIn not Facebook or Instagram. Keep your image a sharp, clean-looking, natural photo. We provide you with a final image that is perfectly sized and cropped for LinkedIn.
3. Your Business Best. Wardrobe, our favorite topic. We talk about this in almost every article, but it’s just so important. For your LinkedIn profile you want to wear something that you would wear to your workplace. It should represent you at your day to day business best.
Hopefully these tips will help you take and upload your LinkedIn profile picture. Remember, this will be the first thing anyone looks at on your page, so make it the best, and most accurate, representation of yourself you possibly can!
Jen Barker Worley Photography
555 Grant Street, Suite 337 Offices at the William Penn Pittsburgh, PA 15219
https://jenworley.com
412-370-4520
Kathleen M. Mannard is an Associate Attorney at Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky. Kathleen works primarily in the areas of litigation and the public/non-profit sector, with a focus in municipal law and land use. Kathleen joined Strassburger McKenna after working as a summer associate with the firm in 2019. Ms. Mannard graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in May 2020 with a specialized area of study in Environmental & Energy Law.⠀ ⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos #pittsburghattorneys #pghlegal #headshotphotos
May 7
Kathleen M. Mannard is an Associate Attorney at Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky. Kathleen works primarily in the areas of litigation and the public/non-profit sector, with a focus in municipal law and land use. Kathleen joined Strassburger McKenna after working as a summer associate with the firm in 2019. Ms. Mannard graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in May 2020 with a specialized area of study in Environmental & Energy Law.⠀ ⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos #pittsburghattorneys #pghlegal #headshotphotos
Dr. Jason “Jay” Pugh is an award-winning Leadership & Development (L&D) Manager and Facilitator with nearly fifteen years of teaching and training experience. He builds, advises, and facilitates L&D courses for New Horizons - Central and works closely with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies on how to be more effective leaders in their daily lives.⠀ ⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto
May 6
Dr. Jason “Jay” Pugh is an award-winning Leadership & Development (L&D) Manager and Facilitator with nearly fifteen years of teaching and training experience. He builds, advises, and facilitates L&D courses for New Horizons - Central and works closely with Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies on how to be more effective leaders in their daily lives.⠀ ⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto
What's the best kinda shoot? When Jay brought in Bentley, his adorable service animal who's an affectionate teddy bear! ⠀ ⠀ My first pet shoot in the studio... well, not including when I tried to with my own dogs when they were puppies. 🐶😆⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghprofessionals #poodles #serviceanimals #petphotography #westcott #headshotcrew
May 6
What's the best kinda shoot? When Jay brought in Bentley, his adorable service animal who's an affectionate teddy bear! ⠀ ⠀ My first pet shoot in the studio... well, not including when I tried to with my own dogs when they were puppies. 🐶😆⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghprofessionals #poodles #serviceanimals #petphotography #westcott #headshotcrew
Nikko Leitzel – Account Executive ⠀ Businesses often come to EHD because they are concerned about the risk, service, and cost associated with their insurance and risk management programs. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghinsurance #risk #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #412
May 4
Nikko Leitzel – Account Executive ⠀ Businesses often come to EHD because they are concerned about the risk, service, and cost associated with their insurance and risk management programs. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghinsurance #risk #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #412
Angela Lundy is an Environmental Manager with GAI Consultants, Inc. with 16 years of experience specializing in the management and development of federal, state, and local permit applications, agency coordination, GIS and data management, and routing analysis.⠀ ⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto #goldblouse
May 3
Angela Lundy is an Environmental Manager with GAI Consultants, Inc. with 16 years of experience specializing in the management and development of federal, state, and local permit applications, agency coordination, GIS and data management, and routing analysis.⠀ ⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto #goldblouse
Valerie is a Staff Accountant in the Assurance practice at Cohen & Company. She joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office after graduating from Duquesne University in May of 2020. Outside of the office, Valerie is involved with the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh and an active Duquesne alumna. She enjoys living in the city and being a member of Pittsburgh’s vibrant business community.⠀ ⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #pittsburghcreative #headshotcrew ⠀ #pittsburghaccountants #headshotphotographer
May 1
Valerie is a Staff Accountant in the Assurance practice at Cohen & Company. She joined the firm’s Pittsburgh office after graduating from Duquesne University in May of 2020. Outside of the office, Valerie is involved with the Rotary Club of Pittsburgh and an active Duquesne alumna. She enjoys living in the city and being a member of Pittsburgh’s vibrant business community.⠀ ⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #pittsburghcreative #headshotcrew ⠀ #pittsburghaccountants #headshotphotographer
Annie earned her dual B.A. degree in Communications Rhetoric and English Writing at the University of Pittsburgh. As a student, she further developed her passion for helping others while working for the Pitt Alumni Association. Following her graduation, she spent about a year working in the real estate industry. She recently joined her Father’s financial firm Marmaras & Smith LLC as an Executive and Operations Assistant. ⠀ ⠀ #pitt #pittalumni #financegoal #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer
Apr 30
Annie earned her dual B.A. degree in Communications Rhetoric and English Writing at the University of Pittsburgh. As a student, she further developed her passion for helping others while working for the Pitt Alumni Association. Following her graduation, she spent about a year working in the real estate industry. She recently joined her Father’s financial firm Marmaras & Smith LLC as an Executive and Operations Assistant. ⠀ ⠀ #pitt #pittalumni #financegoal #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer
Julia Germeyer is the founder and owner of Seventh Gear Communications, a marketing consulting firm. Julia is based in Pittsburgh but works with professional services firms and small businesses across the U.S. Clients look to Julia for help with technical writing, content development for websites, blogs, and e-newsletters, social media management and strategy, and marketing planning. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghtechwriting #pittsburghblogs #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos
Apr 29
Julia Germeyer is the founder and owner of Seventh Gear Communications, a marketing consulting firm. Julia is based in Pittsburgh but works with professional services firms and small businesses across the U.S. Clients look to Julia for help with technical writing, content development for websites, blogs, and e-newsletters, social media management and strategy, and marketing planning. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghtechwriting #pittsburghblogs #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos
Lawrence P. Barger, CPACLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)⠀ Larry is a principal in the Pittsburgh office. With more than 30 years of public accounting experience, he brings a wealth of audit and accounting, business consulting and transaction related expertise to his clients with a strong focus on providing excellent client service and value.⠀ ⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto #pittsburghcpa #pittsburghaccountant
Apr 28
Lawrence P. Barger, CPACLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)⠀ Larry is a principal in the Pittsburgh office. With more than 30 years of public accounting experience, he brings a wealth of audit and accounting, business consulting and transaction related expertise to his clients with a strong focus on providing excellent client service and value.⠀ ⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto #pittsburghcpa #pittsburghaccountant
Frank A. Fetterolf, M.D. Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Forensic Consultant⠀ ⠀ Dr. Fetterolf has dedicated most of his life to learning about and caring for the mind. His curiosity drew him to studies at Cornell University, which ranged from the philosophy of mind to neurobiology of behavior. After studying neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, he decided to attend medical school. Here, he fell in love with psychiatry because each patient had a unique story. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #pittsburghpsychiatrist #pittsburghdoctor #caringphysician
Apr 28
Frank A. Fetterolf, M.D. Board-Certified Psychiatrist & Forensic Consultant⠀ ⠀ Dr. Fetterolf has dedicated most of his life to learning about and caring for the mind. His curiosity drew him to studies at Cornell University, which ranged from the philosophy of mind to neurobiology of behavior. After studying neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, he decided to attend medical school. Here, he fell in love with psychiatry because each patient had a unique story. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #pittsburghpsychiatrist #pittsburghdoctor #caringphysician
Jacob Rice is an Audit and Assurance Associate at H2R CPA. He is a recent graduate of California University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in both Accounting and Finance. He is currently pursuing his MBA in Accounting at California University of Pennsylvania. Jacob is also a soccer coach for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy.⠀ ⠀ #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #412 #pittsburghaccountants
Apr 27
Jacob Rice is an Audit and Assurance Associate at H2R CPA. He is a recent graduate of California University of Pennsylvania, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in both Accounting and Finance. He is currently pursuing his MBA in Accounting at California University of Pennsylvania. Jacob is also a soccer coach for the Pittsburgh Riverhounds Academy.⠀ ⠀ #pittsburgh #headshots #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #412 #pittsburghaccountants
Lauren John: Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, joint ventures, project development, resource management and finance matters for clients in the energy sector. She is experienced in the drafting and negotiation of master service agreements, joint development and exploration agreements, and purchase and sale agreements, as well as midstream-related documents. ⠀ ⠀ MUA: @jodielynnmakeup⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos #pittsburghattorneys #pghlegal #headshotphotos #reedsmith
Apr 26
Lauren John: Her practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, joint ventures, project development, resource management and finance matters for clients in the energy sector. She is experienced in the drafting and negotiation of master service agreements, joint development and exploration agreements, and purchase and sale agreements, as well as midstream-related documents. ⠀ ⠀ MUA: @jodielynnmakeup⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos #pittsburghattorneys #pghlegal #headshotphotos #reedsmith
So usually I encourage people to wear simple/solid shirts for their headshot, right?⠀ There's always exceptions to the rules. Amanda came in with this shirt that reflected her personality and creativity. So I was like: Sure, let's do it!⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto⠀ #pittsburghmarketing #colorfulshirts #patternedshirts
Apr 23
So usually I encourage people to wear simple/solid shirts for their headshot, right?⠀ There's always exceptions to the rules. Amanda came in with this shirt that reflected her personality and creativity. So I was like: Sure, let's do it!⠀ #theburgh #pittsburghphotographers #headshotphoto⠀ #pittsburghmarketing #colorfulshirts #patternedshirts
Kayla⠀ ⠀ #duquesne
Savannah.⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghrealtor
Robb. ⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghprofessional
What a team! I always enjoy working with these financial groups; their camaraderie, which highlights how they work together and are “on it” to help their clients. #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos#financegoal #personalfinance #investmentbanking #citizensbank
Apr 16
What a team! I always enjoy working with these financial groups; their camaraderie, which highlights how they work together and are “on it” to help their clients. #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos #financegoal #personalfinance #investmentbanking #citizensbank
Juliana. Check out her bio at @thepittsburghlist⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghprofessional #locomation #autonomousvehicles⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos
Apr 15
Juliana. Check out her bio at @thepittsburghlist⠀ ⠀ #pittsburghprofessional #locomation #autonomousvehicles⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #headshotphotographer #pittsburghphotos
Love it when companies decide to go with a fun color, and showcase their crew’s personality!
Apr 14
Love it when companies decide to go with a fun color, and showcase their crew’s personality!
Dustin. ⠀ Pittsburgh has been on the "list" for one of the top places for moviemakers to live.⠀ #pittsburghactors
Apr 13
Dustin. ⠀ Pittsburgh has been on the "list" for one of the top places for moviemakers to live.⠀ #pittsburghactors
For a year, I've walked through a darkened lobby to go to my studio. It's inconceivable to Pittsburghers that the city's most iconic hotel, The William Penn, has been closed for a full year. For many of my clients, it was a shock and a sober reminder of Covid when they would come into this building: a lobby that was always filled with life, regardless of the time of day, was now silent.⠀ ⠀ Today is the hotel's first day opening back up to registered guests. I got to meet David at the first day back at his post. He's worked at this hotel for 24 years, and this was the first time I've met him. This past year I've got to meet many of the support staff who I never had opportunity to meet before. Usually I'm just in and out through our Grant St entrance.⠀ ⠀ Seeing David's happy countenance lifts my spirit even more than seeing our fully lit lobby. I'm grateful to the Omni Corporation for helping me out through this traumatic year, and to the Security guys and the engineers who have kept things going.
Apr 1
For a year, I've walked through a darkened lobby to go to my studio. It's inconceivable to Pittsburghers that the city's most iconic hotel, The William Penn, has been closed for a full year. For many of my clients, it was a shock and a sober reminder of Covid when they would come into this building: a lobby that was always filled with life, regardless of the time of day, was now silent.⠀ ⠀ Today is the hotel's first day opening back up to registered guests. I got to meet David at the first day back at his post. He's worked at this hotel for 24 years, and this was the first time I've met him. This past year I've got to meet many of the support staff who I never had opportunity to meet before. Usually I'm just in and out through our Grant St entrance.⠀ ⠀ Seeing David's happy countenance lifts my spirit even more than seeing our fully lit lobby. I'm grateful to the Omni Corporation for helping me out through this traumatic year, and to the Security guys and the engineers who have kept things going.
You can see the courthouse's new terra-cotta roof in the background. ⠀ #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #pittsburghprofessionals
Mar 26
You can see the courthouse's new terra-cotta roof in the background. ⠀ #pittsburghphotographer #pittsburghheadshots #pittsburghprofessionals
Jeff.⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #pittsburghcreative #headshotcrew
Mar 25
Jeff.⠀ #downtownpittsburgh #pittsburghcreative #headshotcrew