Headshot guides
How to get a headshot you'd put on your profile today, whether you book a photographer, use your phone, or start from a selfie.
Professional headshots
What a professional headshot is, how it differs from a portrait, what to wear, how to pose, which background and size to use, and what each route costs.
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How to take your own headshot
How to take a professional headshot at home with an iPhone or Android phone: window light, camera setup, framing, editing, and the mistakes to avoid.
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What to wear for headshots
Colours, necklines and layers that photograph well, what to leave in the wardrobe, and what each industry expects, shown on the same person in different outfits.
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Headshot poses
Eight headshot poses shown on the same person, with how to do each, who it suits, and the fixes to chin, eyes and smile that stop a photo looking stiff.
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How much headshots cost
A US headshot session averages $304 and most cost $216 to $427, per Thumbtack's 2025 guide. Sourced prices by session type, the extras, and cheaper routes.
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Galleries to copy from.
Headshot backgrounds
Twelve backgrounds on the same face and outfit, with what each one suits.
OpenHeadshot examples
Examples grouped by where the photo is going, with a line on why each works.
OpenLinkedIn headshot guide
What makes a LinkedIn photo work at thumbnail size, and how to stand out in the feed.
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Headshots by profession
Advice for the place your photo is going.
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