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Tips for the best professional profile photos
Tips for the best professional profile photos
Upload high-quality profile and portfolio photos to showcase your professional brand and stand out.
What are profile and portfolio photos?
When setting up your professional profile, you’ll need to upload a profile photo and portfolio photo. Together, they make your profile more appealing and help you attract more clients.
- Your profile photo:
Your profile photo helps clients recognize and connect with you. A strong photo creates a great first impression, making your profile look professional and approachable. - Your portfolio photo:
Your portfolio photo showcases your work and skills. Well-chosen portfolio photos highlight your expertise and build trust with clients.
Best practices for photos
To upload photos for your portfolio and profile, that best capture your personal brand:
- Use the right formats:
Upload a photo in JPEG or PNG format. - Optimize resolution:
The minimum resolution is 500 x 500 for a clear photo display. The aspect ratio is square (1:1). For your profile photo, we’ll crop this into a circle for you. - Use clear photos:
Keep the spotlight on you and your work without text overlays or heavy filters.
Tips for great photos
To make a strong first impression with your profile, follow these tips for choosing great profile and portfolio photo:
| Show your face or work clearly | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Your face should be the main focus. Use a clear, well-lit photo and avoid full-body or distant shots. |
| Portfolio photos | Focus on close-ups of your work to highlight your skills, avoiding logos or overly branded visuals. |
| Keep It professional: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Reflect your professional identity; avoid casual selfies, party pictures, or vacation snaps. |
| Portfolio photos | Ensure your photos align with your brand and feature polished, intentional visuals without personal or unrelated content. |
| Use good lighting: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Natural light is ideal - try taking your photo near a window or outdoors. Bright, even lighting works best. |
| Portfolio photos | Use natural, ring, or studio lighting to ensure your work is well-lit without shadows. Bright, even lighting works best. |
| Use a clear background: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Opt for a simple, distraction-free background like solid colors or neutral settings to keep the focus on your face. |
| Portfolio photos | Choose clean, neutral backdrops to ensure your work stands out. |
| Highlight your brand: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Match the style of your services, such as bold, creative looks for hairstylists or calm, serene imagery for wellness coaches. |
| Portfolio photos | Showcase your expertise and reflect the tone of your professional services. |
| Use high-quality photos: | |
|---|---|
| All photos | Use high-resolution photos to avoid blurry or pixelated visuals. A sharp, clear photo reflects attention to detail. |
Common mistakes to avoid
While choosing profile and portfolio photos, avoid these common mistakes:
| Group photos: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Focus solely on yourself—avoid including friends, colleagues, or teams in your profile photo. |
| Portfolio photos | Keep the spotlight on your work by avoiding unrelated people or distractions. |
| Heavy editing or filters: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Avoid over-editing or heavy filters. Use natural, polished photos that reflect your true self while maintaining a professional appearance. |
| Portfolio photos | Choose natural, polished visuals that showcase your skills authentically without over-editing or excessive filters. |
| Distracting props: | |
|---|---|
| Profile photos | Skip photos with large objects or props that distract from your face. |
| Portfolio photos | Ensure visuals are clean and focused, avoiding props or objects that detract from highlighting your expertise. |
Uploading your Profile photo
- Desktop
- Mobile
To upload your profile photo:
- Click on your Profile icon and select Profile.
- Select Edit on your profile card.
- Click the pencil icon and upload your profile photo, making sure to follow the guidelines above.
- Crop the image ensuring your face is centered and clearly visible.
- Click Apply then Save.
To upload your profile photo:
- Tap on your Profile icon and select Profile.
- Select Edit on your profile card.
- Tap the pencil icon and upload your profile photo, making sure to follow the guidelines above.
- Crop the photo ensuring your face is centered and clearly visible.
- Tap Apply then Save.
Uploading your portfolio photos
- Desktop
- Mobile
To upload your portfolio photos:
- Click on your profile icon and select Profile.
- Select Set up now on your portfolio card and click Continue.
- Next, choose how to upload your portfolio images:
- Upload images of your work manually:
Select Continue and click Upload images. Choose the files you want to add to your portfolio. - Connect your Instagram feed:
To display your latest work from Instagram directly on your profile, select Continue then Connect. Log in to display your latest work directly on your profile.
- Upload images of your work manually:
- Click Done to finalize your setup.
To upload your portfolio photos:
- Tap on your portfolio icon and select Profile.
- Select Set up now on your portfolio card and tap Continue.
- Next, choose how to upload your portfolio images:
- Upload images of your work manually:
Tap Continue and select Upload images. Choose the files you want to add to your portfolio. - Connect your Instagram feed:
To display your latest work from Instagram directly on your profile, tap Continue then Connect. Log in to display your latest work directly on your profile.
- Upload images of your work manually:
- Tap Done to finalize your setup.
To connect your Instagram profile to Fresha, it must be a Business or Creator account. If its not already, Instagram will guide you through the steps to convert it.