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LinkedIn Profile Photo Shoot in Istanbul

Your LinkedIn profile photo should present you in a way that is current, recognizable, and appropriate for your professional role. At our studio in Istanbul, we produce LinkedIn photos and corporate headshots for experts, consultants, academics, lawyers, doctors, job seekers, and corporate employees.

Burak Bulut Yıldırım directs the lighting, framing, and expression during the shoot. All photos taken are shared in low resolution the next day for selection; the final shots you choose are retouched and delivered for use on LinkedIn, your resume, the company team page, and your email signature. For CEO, founder, and board member portraits: Executive Portrait Photo Shoot It is planned separately.

An office setting can be used for LinkedIn profile photos that reflect a person’s professional context.

Since 200521 years of industry experience

500+ customersProject experience in more than 10 countries

2018-2026Sony Alpha Europe Imaging Ambassador

Istanbul StudioLimited-time individual and group headshot sessions

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LinkedIn and the Employee Profile Experience

Our LinkedIn profiles and employee headshot references

Creating individual LinkedIn photos and employee headshots requires a clearly visible face within the small profile area, a neutral background, consistent framing, and natural retouching.

A production history spanning more than 20 years

Selected brands from our other customers

A selection of client logos from LUX Production’s photography, video, and production projects across various industries.

Our Customers' Experiences

Google Reviews for LinkedIn Profile Photo Shoots

Written on Google for LUX Production and Burak Bulut Photography Workshop Customer experiences selected from 386 Google reviews. On this page, we’ve compiled the most relevant reviews regarding LinkedIn photos, professional headshots, on-camera guidance, and the delivery process.

5/5 Google review

As a result of my research on the internet, I decided to have my headshot photos taken by trusting the comments, I am glad that I did, first of all, it is important for me to write the current prices on the site, I was able to learn the price information in a very short time, and then the process that started with the message of Ms. Duygu continued with the professionalism of Mr. Burak, with my entry into the studio. My ninety-minute shootings flowed like water in the way I wanted without getting bored, a studio that deserves the return of their efforts with their energy and services, I hope it will always continue like this.

5/5 Google review

We did a photo shoot for LinkedIn, and everything went really well.

5/5 Google review

“I was there for a photo shoot for LinkedIn. It was an incredibly charming studio, and they managed to create a look that was very close to the portfolio of examples we’d collected on Pinterest. I also can’t overlook the Spotify playlists that helped build the hype. I definitely recommend them.”

5/5 Google review

The team was very nice, understanding and professional. I really enjoyed my headshot! The photographers are very professional and know what they are doing, and they do their best to give you a nice shooting session. I highly recommend them, next time I need a shoot, I know where to go!

5/5 Google review

“I was very pleased to work with you. Everyone really liked my profile photos. I highly recommend you.”

5/5 Google review

Thank you for providing a holistic experience in which you made every effort to ensure I felt comfortable and at ease during the shoot and carefully met all my post-production requests.

5/5 Google review

“I feel so lucky that my first headshot experience was with such a cheerful, positive team. Thanks to the joy they brought, I just couldn’t manage to look serious during the shoot—thank you so much for everything :)”

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Short answer

What should a LinkedIn profile photo look like?

Your LinkedIn profile photo should be up-to-date, recognizable, and feature only you; your face must remain legible even after being cropped into a circle within a square image of at least 400 × 400 px. The eyes should be clear, the expression appropriate for a professional setting, the background plain, and the lighting controlled enough to accurately show the contours of the face.

Statement

Appropriate for your professional role

You wouldn’t use the same facial expression for a consultant, an academic, an expert, or a job seeker. Your gaze and smile should be tailored to the tone of communication you’re aiming for.

Frame

Read in the profile section

The head, shoulders, and surrounding space are planned together. This ensures that the LinkedIn crop doesn’t squeeze the face and leaves room for different platform aspect ratios.

Delivery

Profile is ready for use

The selected final versions can be prepared in the required formats for LinkedIn, a resume, a company team page, an email signature, and a speaker profile.

A professional profile portrait with a clean background.

A black-and-white headshot for a professional profile.

Natural expression appropriate for the speaker’s and expert’s profile.

Who is directing the shoot? Burak Bulut Yıldırım has been working in the fields of portrait and commercial photography since 2005. He directs decisions regarding lighting, posing, and expression during shoots; the LUX team handles planning, communication, the selection gallery, and the delivery process. Burak has taught photography to over 6,000 students.

Describe where your LinkedIn photo will be used

Let us know what you need—whether it’s a LinkedIn profile, resume, company team page, email signature, or speaker profile. Let’s work together to clarify the scope of the shoot and the delivery formats for individual profiles or employee headshot sessions.

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Prices and Plans

LinkedIn Profile Photo Shoot Packages

Individual LinkedIn photos start at 10,000 TL. A 60-minute profile update package costs 10,000 TL, a 90-minute profile set costs 15,000 TL, and a 120-minute multi-channel professional profile package costs 22,000 TL. Packages include 3, 6, or 10 retouched final photos.

Packages are prepared for LinkedIn, resumes, company team pages, email signatures, consulting profiles, and speaker profiles. Once a suitable date is confirmed, the reservation is finalized with a 50% deposit; the remaining balance is due on the day of the shoot. The selected final files will be delivered within 3 to 5 business days after selection.

Scope of use: Package prices cover portraits that individuals will use for their own professional visibility. Advertising campaigns, brand collaborations, sponsored content, and third-party commercial use are licensed separately.

A short and concise profile update

60-Minute LinkedIn Profile Update

10,000 TL

A short, tailored one-on-one session for your LinkedIn, resume, or company profile photo.

Duration60 min

Final3 photos

Clothing1

Included

60-minute shoot
3 professionally retouched final photos
1 main outfit
LinkedIn: Recommended Framing for Resumes and Company Profiles
Posture, Expression, and On-Camera Direction
Online Election Gallery
Delivery of high-resolution, web-optimized JPEGs

A date issue for 60 minutes

90-Minute LinkedIn Profile Package

15,000 TL

Multiple phrasing and framing options for LinkedIn, resumes, company team pages, and speaker profiles.

Duration90 min

Final6 photos

Clothing2 or 3

Included

90-minute shoot
6 professionally retouched final photos
2 or 3 outfits
Different expression and framing options
File submission for LinkedIn, resume, team page, and speaker profile
Online Election Gallery
Delivery of high-resolution, web-optimized JPEGs

A scheduling issue for the 90-minute session

Expert and Consultant Visibility

120-Minute Multi-Channel Professional Profile

22,000 TL

A comprehensive set of professional profiles for consultants, academics, lawyers, doctors, experts, and speakers.

Duration120 min

Final10 photos

ClothingUp to 4

Included

120 minutes of filming
10 professionally retouched final photos
Clothes up to size 4
Separate headshots for LinkedIn, resumes, personal websites, speaker profiles, and professional social media
A wider range of lighting, backgrounds, and expressions
Online Election Gallery
Delivery of high-resolution, web-optimized JPEGs

Schedule an appointment for 120 minutes

Employee Profile Day

LinkedIn headshot prices for company employees

The cost for a LinkedIn headshot session for employees is 8,500 TL per person for groups of 4–7 people, and 7,000 TL per person for groups of 8–15 people. Company photo shoots for 15 or more people start at 65,000 TL. Three retouched final photos are prepared for each employee.

4–7 people

Small group of employees

8,500 TL per person

A final version with 3 retouches for each person; common standards for background, lighting, and framing.

8–15 people

Company LinkedIn Profile Day

7,000 TL per person

A streamlined workflow and a corporate headshot system that can be easily replicated in the future.

15+ people / full day

Full-time headshot

Starting at 65,000 TL

Project-based production with a streamlined workflow in the office, shared resources, and a repeatable LinkedIn template.

Employee headshot plan: Shootings are scheduled for a minimum of 4 people. For office setups, the list of employees, shared background, framing, eye level, and file-naming standards are determined in advance. For CEO, founder, or board of directors shoots, executive profile packages you can examine.

Get a quote for a team photoshoot

Scope of personal branding: If you need larger social media, website, and content images in addition to the LinkedIn square Professional Portrait for Personal Branding The scope might be more appropriate.

Technical Reference

What are the dimensions for LinkedIn profile and cover photos?

Your LinkedIn profile photo must be in JPG or PNG format, be less than 8 MB, and be between 400 × 400 px and 7680 × 4320 px. LinkedIn recommends a size of 1584 × 396 px for the personal profile cover photo. It may be cropped depending on the screen size.

Image type	Technical specification	Pickup and Delivery Note
LinkedIn profile photo	400 × 400 px to 7680 × 4320 px; JPG or PNG; maximum 8 MB	A circle is drawn around the profile. The face, eyes, and shoulder line are positioned so that they remain balanced within the circle.
Personal profile cover photo	1584 × 396 px is recommended; JPG or PNG; maximum 8 MB	Mobile and desktop cropping may vary. Important visual elements are kept away from the edges.
Company website and team page	Square, vertical, or horizontal JPEGs, depending on the web design	During the same session, photos can be taken with different margins for LinkedIn and the website.
Speaker and Expert Profile	High-resolution JPEGs and the required crop ratios	Wider framing options will be prepared for event announcements, expert profiles, and presentations.

Technical specifications, LinkedIn's guidelines for uploading profile photos and was reviewed again in July 2026, including recommendations for the cover image.

Order for Service of Process

8 Key Decisions for a Professional LinkedIn Photo

01 · Timeliness

How you look today

Your profile photo should reflect your current appearance as it will be seen during an online interview or meeting.

02 · Clarity

A face that is legible in a small space

Low resolution, heavy compression, and motion blur make the face indistinct in the small profile area.

03 · Frame

Head and Shoulder Balance

In a very wide shot, the face appears smaller. In a very close-up shot, the circular crop compresses the head and shoulder line.

04 · Expression

A tone appropriate for your position

For academics, experts, job seekers, and consultants, eye contact, smiling, and body language are planned separately.

05 · Fund

Solid or contextual background

Whether it’s a studio backdrop, an office setting, or a controlled location, the choice depends on the corporate tone of the profile.

06 · Clothing

A surface that looks clean on the screen

Solid colors work reliably. Very fine lines, small patterns, and shiny fabrics are checked before shooting.

07 · Light

A routine that maintains facial contours

The lighting is adjusted according to the person’s facial structure to keep their eyes looking bright and make their skin appear natural.

08 · Usage

Wide-angle shot from a single frame

The various templates needed for LinkedIn profiles, resumes, team pages, email signatures, and speaker profiles are taken into account during the shoot.

Perspective

The Right Lens and Distance

The distance taken at which a selfie is taken can alter facial proportions. In portrait photography, the shooting distance and lens selection are adjusted together to achieve a more balanced perspective.

Recognition and Trust

The difference in representation between a real-life photo and an AI-generated headshot

LinkedIn requires that your profile photo accurately reflect your likeness. If an AI headshot app alters your facial proportions, skin texture, hairline, clothing, or expression, there may be a noticeable difference between your profile photo and the person others see in person. In a professional photo shoot, lighting, expression, and retouching are tailored to your natural appearance.

The True Face

Recognizable result

Retouching focuses on temporary skin details, color balance, and minor distracting elements without altering a person’s identity.

Live guidance

A statement is formed during the shoot

The photographer provides real-time guidance on shoulder angle, chin position, gaze, and smile.

Corporate standard

Repeated throughout the team

The same approach to lighting, background, framing, and retouching can be applied to different subjects and maintained in subsequent shoots.

Planning, filming, delivery

How do you plan a LinkedIn profile photo shoot?

At the LUX Production Istanbul studio, a LinkedIn portrait session proceeds in three stages: the intended use and attire are clarified; expression is guided through lighting during the shoot; and the final images, selected from a low-resolution gallery shared the next day, are retouched. Requests from Berlin and Europe are planned separately based on the scope of services.

Usage and Preparation

Requirements for LinkedIn, resumes, company team pages, email signatures, and speaker profiles are specified. Clothing, background, and framing options are determined accordingly.

Recording and Live Monitoring

Burak Bulut Yıldırım directs the pose, shoulder angle, and expression. The framing and focus are confirmed together during the shoot.

Selection, Retouching, and Delivery

All photos taken are shared in low resolution the next day for selection; the final selected shots are retouched and delivered.

Retouch and revision guarantee: With tethered shooting, framing and focus are checked on set. A selection gallery provides a decision-making platform before delivery. Corrections related to color, cleanup, and format in the delivered files are addressed within the scope of the project; new requests outside the scope are planned separately.

Selected Works

LinkedIn: Examples of professional and employee profiles

A lively presentation style that suits the speaker's profile.

Professional context in the expert profile.

A controlled environment for creative professionals.

A profile photo that fits the professional context.

A black-and-white alternative for the expert profile.

The combined use of a professional profile and the work context.

Let's determine the appropriate scope based on the area of application

Please provide the number of people, the photo shoot location, and the channels where the photos will be used. Let’s finalize the shoot and delivery plan for an individual LinkedIn profile photo or a corporate team photo day.

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Before the shoot

How do you prepare for a LinkedIn photo shoot?

When coming to your LinkedIn photo shoot, please bring 2 or 3 outfit options, a list of the platforms where the photo will be used, and examples of portraits you like. Solid colors, neat collars, and hair, beard, or makeup styles that closely match your everyday professional look will help us make the most of our time during the shoot.

01 · Clothing

Options that work properly on the screen

Please bring a solid-colored shirt, jacket, blouse, or sweater.
Limit very fine lines and small, dense patterns.
If you wear glasses, bring a spare pair with you.
Make sure your clothes are clean, ironed, and fit well.

02 · Usage

Plan your shots in advance

Please list your requirements for LinkedIn, your resume, and your company website.
If there is a speaker profile, event announcement, or presentation, please indicate it.
Please share your company colors and the current team page.
List the requirements for square, vertical, and horizontal delivery.

03 · Corporate Team

Establish a repeatable standard

Please send the list of individuals and departments before the shoot.
Clearly define the background, framing, and attire policies in writing.
Set aside a suitable space for the mobile studio during the office shoot.
Include the frequency of new hires in the production plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About LinkedIn Profile Photo Shoots

What should a LinkedIn profile photo look like?

Your LinkedIn profile photo should be up-to-date, recognizable, and feature only you. The face should not appear too small within the circular frame; the eyes should be clear, the expression should be consistent with the professional role, the background should be simple, and the lighting should be controlled. During the shoot, Burak Bulut Yıldırım guides the subject’s posture, shoulder angle, and expression to match the communication tone the person is aiming for.

What are the dimensions for LinkedIn profile and cover photos?

Your LinkedIn profile photo must be in JPG or PNG format, smaller than 8 MB, and between 400 × 400 px and 7680 × 4320 px. The recommended size for a personal profile cover photo is 1584 × 396 px. Since cropping may vary depending on screen size, keep important visual elements away from the edges.

How is the price for a LinkedIn photo shoot determined?

Individual LinkedIn photos start at 10,000 TL. A 60-minute profile update package with 3 final revisions costs 10,000 TL, a 90-minute LinkedIn profile set with 6 final versions is 15,000 TL, and a 120-minute multi-channel professional profile package with 10 final versions is 22,000 TL. The package selection is determined by the setting, number of outfits, location, and any additional retouching needs.

What should I wear to my LinkedIn photo shoot?

Solid-colored shirts, jackets, blouses, or sweaters look clean in your LinkedIn profile photo. Very fine lines, busy patterns, and shiny fabrics can cause issues on camera. Prepare 2 or 3 options depending on the shot. If you wear glasses, you may want to bring a second pair to help control glare.

Are all the photos taken visible for selection?

Yes. All photos taken are shared the next day as a low-resolution gallery so you can make your selection. You’ll choose the shots that best suit your needs from this gallery. The final photos you select are retouched and delivered with the agreed-upon resolution and cropping options for use on LinkedIn, your resume, your company’s team page, your email signature, or your speaker profile.

How does the retouching and revision process work?

Composition and focus are checked during the shoot using a tethered system. In the final shots you select from the gallery, skin tone, color, clothing, and minor distracting details are adjusted while preserving a natural look. Corrections related to color, cleanup, and format in the delivered files are addressed within the scope of the project; new requests outside this scope are planned separately.

Can LinkedIn photos be taken for company employees that meet the same standards?

Yes. On the day of the employee headshot session, the lighting, background, eye level, framing, and retouching standards are standardized. For 4–7 people, the price is 8,500 TL per person; for 8–15 people, it is 7,000 TL per person. Company photo shoots for 15 or more people start at 65,000 TL. Three retouched final photos are prepared for each employee; office setup is planned separately.

Is Burak Bulut Yıldırım directing the shoot himself?

Burak Bulut Yıldırım personally conducts LinkedIn and professional headshot photo shoots in Istanbul on the scheduled dates. Burak directs decisions regarding lighting, framing, posing, and expression during the shoot. The LUX team manages the workflow for scheduling, preparation, communication, the selection gallery, and delivery. The operation for employee headshot sessions is planned separately based on the number of participants.

Where should I go in Berlin to have a LinkedIn headshot taken?

In Berlin, LinkedIn headshots, personal branding, and corporate team photo shoots in English or German are scheduled through Just A Headshot. This page focuses on the Turkish-language LinkedIn profile photo service in Istanbul. The physical studio address in Berlin is not published; the shoot location and service area are clarified in writing based on the scope of the request.

Communication and Services

Istanbul LinkedIn Studio and Communications

Istanbul Studio

Meydan Street, No. 8B
34413 Kağıthane, Istanbul, Turkey

Phone and WhatsApp

+90 532 674 05 89

Email

[email protected]
Contact Form

List the channels where you will use your LinkedIn profile

Please provide the number of people, the shoot location, the intended uses, and your delivery requirements. We also prepare quotes for requests involving just a single LinkedIn profile photo.

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The page content was last updated in July 2026.