Boston Headshot Photography Blog
Tips for professional headshots, LinkedIn photos, executive portraits, and personal branding.
Conference Headshots vs. Event Coverage: What’s the Difference and Do You Need Both?
Learn the difference between conference headshots and event coverage, when you need each one, and why many events benefit from both. Read more
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What to Put on LinkedIn Alongside Your New Headshot (Headline + About Examples)
A new headshot improves first impressions, but LinkedIn performance rarely changes from the photo alone. Read more
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Should You Smile in a LinkedIn Headshot? A Role-by-Role Guide
Yes—most professionals should smile in their LinkedIn headshot. But the better question is not “smile or not.” The better question is: What level of warmth s... Read more
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LinkedIn Headshots That Get Clicks: What Actually Works
LinkedIn is not a photo gallery. It is a trust and credibility platform. Your headshot is the first signal people use to decide whether to click, connect, re... Read more
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The Most Common Headshot Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them Before You Book)
Most headshot disappointments are not caused by a “bad face” or being “not photogenic.” They are caused by preventable mistakes that happen before the camera... Read more
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How to Compare Headshot Photographers: A 10-Point Evaluation Checklist
Choosing a headshot photographer is not like choosing a general portrait photographer. Headshots have a specific job: communicate credibility, competence, and role alignment quickly—across LinkedIn, company websites, internal directories, press pages, and marketing.
The challenge is that most photographers Read more
Headshot Pricing Explained: What You’re Actually Paying For
Headshot pricing can feel confusing because people assume they are paying for “a photo.” In reality, you are paying for a repeatable outcome: a professional image (or set of images) that consistently builds trust, fits your industry, and works Read more
What a Headshot Session Should Include (And What’s Usually Missing)
Most people do not regret getting headshots. They regret getting a headshot session that was built like a commodity: show up, take a few photos, receive a gallery, pick one, done.
That approach can produce a “usable” image. It Read more
How Often Should You Update Your Headshot? A Role-Based Timeline
A headshot is not a “forever” asset. It is a trust asset. If your headshot no longer looks like you—or no longer matches your role—people feel the mismatch immediately. They may not say anything, but it introduces friction: “Is Read more
Studio vs Environmental Headshots: Which One Converts Better for Your Role?
The real question: “What converts?” depends on what you’re asking the viewer to do
People often ask whether studio or environmental headshots “convert better.” The more precise question is:
Convert for what outcome?
- Connect with you on LinkedIn
- Hire Read more