Corporate Portrait | LinkedIn Profile Picture

Give it your best shot! A professional headshot can help you create a strong online presence, establish yourself as a professional, and make a positive first impression on potential clients, employers, and network connections.

Let the photographers at Monte Luke Photography Studio help you get the optimum visibility from your LinkedIn profile picture. A professional headshot is important for your online presence for several reasons:

1. First Impressions Are Instant Your profile photo is your digital handshake. Whether it’s LinkedIn, Zoom, or your company website, a polished headshot signals that you value professionalism and take your personal brand seriously.

2. Stand Out with Confidence In a sea of selfies and blurry images, a crisp, well-lit headshot sets you apart. It communicates competence, credibility, and attention to detail—qualities every employer or client looks for.

3. Trust Begins with a Face People connect with people. A professional photo makes you appear more approachable and trustworthy, which can be the difference between a missed opportunity and a meaningful connection.

4. Brand Consistency Across Platforms Using the same headshot across LinkedIn, email signatures, company directories, and social media builds recognition. It reinforces your identity and makes you easier to remember.

5. Boost Engagement & Visibility Profiles with professional photos get significantly more views, likes, and messages. It’s not just about looking good—it’s about being seen.

LinkedIn say:
“Did you know … statistics show that LinkedIn members with a professional headshot receive far more engagement: 21 times more profile views and 9 times more connection requests.“

The best profile photos show subjects who are:
• Dressed appropriately for their role
• Wearing attire that flatters their body style, in colours that complement their hair and skin tone; no busy textures, patterns, or logos
• Wearing minimal jewellery, buttons, and headwear
• Smiling with their eyes to appear approachable and confident
• Making eye contact with the camera

Follow these LinkedIn profile photo tips to ensure you are projecting a warm, professional, and trustworthy image to professional contacts and potential B2B prospects. Your professional portrait says a lot about you. Make sure it’s saying the right things!

Monte Luke Photography Studio is a professional photography studio based in the Sydney CBD. We are specialists in Corporate Portraits, LinkedIn Profile Pictures and Commissioned Corporate Photography.

We have options for image enhancement and additional creative services available such as customised LinkedIn profile background photos for a strong aesthetic presentation, just ask us.

Please see our FAQ page or call the studio today on +61 2 9299 3041.