Tips for the best professional profile photos
Upload a profile photo to your professional profile to put a face to your name and help clients feel more confident when booking with you.
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What is a profile photo?
When setting up your professional profile, you’ll need to upload a profile photo. This helps put a face to your name and builds trust with clients before they book.
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.
Best practice for your profile photos
Show your face or work clearly, your face should be the main focus. Use a clear, well-lit photo and avoid full-body or distant shots.
Keep It professional, by reflecting your professional identity; avoid casual selfies, party pictures, or vacation snaps.
Use good lighting, bright, even lighting works best. Try taking your photo near a window or outdoors.
Use a clear background, by opting for a simple, distraction-free background like solid colors or neutral settings to keep the focus on your face.
Common mistakes to avoid
Group photos, focus solely on yourself. Avoid including friends, colleagues, or teams in your profile photo.
Skip the text, add any additional information to your profile bio, and keep your profile photo strictly face.
Heavy editing or filters, avoid over-editing or heavy filters. Use natural, polished photos that reflect your true self while maintaining a professional appearance.
Distracting props, skip photos with large objects or props that distract from your face.
FAQs
You can upload your profile photo in JPEG or PNG format for the best results. These formats keep your images sharp, professional, and optimised for display across the Fresha Marketplace.
We recommend an image resolution of 2727 × 1545 pixels for your profile photo, with a minimum of 1818 × 1030 pixels. For the sharpest results, use an image resolution of 3636 × 2060 pixels so your profile photo looks professional on all devices.
