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Your LinkedIn profile photo should be up-to-date, clear, recognizable, and appropriate for a professional setting. Your face should be clearly visible within the frame; your expression should convey confidence; and the lighting, clothing, and background should not conflict with your professional standing.
This page serves as both a comprehensive guide to selecting and preparing for your LinkedIn profile photo, and as a service page for professional LinkedIn photos, executive portraits, corporate headshots, and company website portraits taken by Burak Bulut Yıldırım on select dates in Kağıthane, Istanbul.
A good LinkedIn photo allows you to look more composed and professional without compromising your recognizability in real life. On LinkedIn, it’s not enough for your face to be clear; your photo should make a trustworthy first impression in connection requests, comments, messages, the hiring process, client meetings, and speaker announcements.
Managers, entrepreneurs, consultants, experts, academics, lawyers, doctors, speakers, job seekers, and corporate teams.
LinkedIn profile photo, corporate headshot, website portrait, press/PR image, and final files optimized for various aspect ratios.
A studio in Istanbul’s Kağıthane district, a company office, or a selected location suitable for professional use. A mobile studio setup is available for crew shoots.
Individual LinkedIn and executive profile packages are offered at three price levels: 10,000 TL, 15,000 TL, and 22,000 TL.
A LinkedIn photo may look like a small profile picture, but it is part of your corporate image. The list below includes examples selected from our experience in executive portraits, team portraits, professional profile photos, and commercial photography.
“I was there for a photo shoot for LinkedIn; it was an incredibly charming studio, and they managed to produce work that was very similar to the portfolio we’d put together as examples on Pinterest.”
Buğra “BFT” Torun · LinkedIn photo shoot“I had requested a photo shoot for my corporate pages. They’re a very professional and highly successful team in every respect.”
Hakan Dizginci · LinkedIn and corporate photography“I’m very happy with all of my personal branding and corporate portrait photos, and I love using them across all platforms.”
Hakan Şık · Personal Branding and Corporate PortraitsThese are reviews of LinkedIn profiles, headshots, personal branding, and corporate portraits, selected from among 386 reviews on Google.
These packages are designed for LinkedIn profile photos, company websites, resumes, speaker profiles, press releases, and professional social media use. The LinkedIn photo is taken during the same session Executive and Professional Profile It can also be planned that way. For greater personal visibility, professional personal photo shoot That page might be more accurate.
A LinkedIn photo is not just a small profile picture. When considered alongside the company website, team page, speaker profile, press kit, and personal brand visibility, a portrait set that lasts longer than a single photo session can be created.
A short and concise profile update
A short session for those who want to update their LinkedIn profile photo, resume image, or company website profile in a controlled manner.
Included
Main usage set
LinkedIn offers multiple options for use on company websites, speaker profiles, press releases, and personal brand visibility.
Included
Founder, CEO, and Media Use
A more extensive set of portraits for CEOs, founders, senior executives, consultants, speakers, or professionals with media exposure.
Included
Burak Bulut Yildirim, He is the founder of LUX Photography and Video Production, based in Istanbul and Berlin, and has been working in the fields of portrait, advertising, and commercial visual production since 2005. From 2018 to 2026, he served as a Sony Alpha Europe Imaging Ambassador, focusing on education, public speaking, and portrait photography.
The recommendations on this page are based not so much on general internet advice as on real studio practice, corporate portrait shoots, and the need for professional representation. For quick headshot sessions in English or German in Berlin, use the Just A Headshot brand; for limited-availability premium portrait sessions in Istanbul, use LUX Production.
LinkedIn profile photos are uploaded as square images, but they appear as circles on the profile. Therefore, the shot should not be planned solely with a “square photo” in mind; instead, you should consider where the face, eyes, shoulder line, and empty spaces will be positioned after the image is cropped into a circle.
| Image type | Technical specification | Implementation Note |
|---|---|---|
| LinkedIn profile photo | Between 400 × 400 px and 7680 × 4320 px; JPG or PNG | The face is cropped. The face should be centered, the eyes should be clear, and the head-to-shoulder ratio should be balanced. |
| LinkedIn background / banner | 1584 × 396 px is recommended; JPG or PNG | The image may be cropped differently on mobile and desktop. Critical text, logos, or visual elements should be kept close to the center. |
| Company website / Team page | Delivered horizontally, vertically, or as a square, depending on the design system | All team portraits must be prepared using the same lighting, background, framing, and retouching techniques. |
| Press and speaker profiles | High-resolution JPEG, with different aspect ratios as needed | We need alternatives with a wider angle of view for event announcements, interviews, conferences, and PR purposes. |
The technical specifications comply with LinkedIn’s guidelines for uploading profile and background photos. Source: LinkedIn Help.
A good LinkedIn profile photo doesn’t hide a person’s true appearance; rather, it presents them in a more composed, clear, and professional manner. The following eight points are key considerations to address before the photo shoot.
Your profile photo should be a current representation that resembles the person you will meet at a meeting tomorrow.
A low-resolution, blurry, or overly compressed photo doesn't look professional.
A photo taken from too far away loses its impact in LinkedIn’s small circular frame. The proportions of the head, shoulders, and face should be considered in relation to the platform.
Cropped frames from a group photo, shoulders left in the background, or cluttered compositions diminish the image's impact.
Your expression should be tailored to your industry, your role, and the tone of your personal brand. The same smile isn’t right for everyone.
You can use a clean studio backdrop, a soft office background, or a controlled location. The focus should be on you, not the background.
Solid colors produce more reliable results on camera. Very small patterns, fine lines, and shiny fabrics can cause problems on screen.
Soft, controlled lighting that flatters the face should be chosen. Harsh overhead lighting can make the face look tired.
Note on the lens and distance: One of the key differences between a selfie and a professional portrait is perspective. The right lens and shooting distance make facial proportions appear more balanced.
AI headshot apps may seem fast and inexpensive. However, a LinkedIn profile photo is not just an image that “looks good”; you need to be recognizable in real life, be perceived as the same person in a meeting as the one in your profile, and avoid undermining professional credibility.
If facial proportions, skin texture, lighting, and facial expressions are artificially altered, your profile photo may not accurately reflect your actual appearance.
The real face, the real expression, the real interplay of light, and guidance appropriate to the professional role are all managed together during the same session.
Consistent standards for lighting, background, framing, and retouching can be established across company teams; with AI-generated images, this consistency is often uncontrollable.
To explore the impact of AI-generated images and real photographs on trust, sales, and perception in a broader context: AI-generated images or real photos? You can check the guide.
A good LinkedIn photo isn’t just a random pose chosen on the day of the shoot. The shoot goes more smoothly when the person’s professional role, target audience, industry terminology, platforms to be used, and delivery formats are discussed in advance.
The use of LinkedIn, the company website, a resume, press materials, a speaker profile, or a team page is determined in advance.
Lighting, background, framing, posture, shoulder angle, facial expression, and comfort in front of the camera are all directed during the shoot.
All photos taken are shared in low resolution the next day for selection; the final selected shots are retouched and delivered.
The more detailed the preparation, the faster decisions regarding clothing, expressions, and the setting can be made on the day of the shoot.
A LinkedIn photo may be sufficient for most professionals. However, different purposes—such as executive visibility, personal branding, an artist’s image, or an audition application—may require a more comprehensive portrait session.
From the genuine customer reviews posted on Google for LUX Production / Burak Bulut Photography Studio, we’ve selected the ones most relevant to the services featured on this page. You can view all reviews on our Google Business Profile.
“The effort and attention given before, during, and after the corporate portrait shoot are tremendous.”
Alperen Narmanlı“They’re very good at corporate portrait photography. I recommend them.”
Salih Begeç“I really enjoyed my headshot session. The photographers were very professional and truly knew their craft.”
Aysha Mirzayeva“If you’re undecided and need a good headshot, don’t hesitate to call.”
Özge İnce“I feel very lucky to have had my first headshot experience with such a wonderful, energetic team.”
Nilay Türküler“Everyone really liked my profile photos. I highly recommend them.”
Didem Unat“We did a photo shoot for LinkedIn, and everything went really well.”
Ahmet Akay“Thank you for making sure I felt comfortable and at ease during the shoot and for carefully fulfilling all the post-production requests.”
Can the Repairman“During the personal portrait studio session, Mr. Burak put everyone at ease with his warm, friendly, and patient demeanor.”
Arda BafraFor your LinkedIn profile photo, you can use a JPG or PNG file ranging in size from 400 × 400 px to 7680 × 4320 px. Since the profile photo is cropped into a circle, your face should be close to the center, your eyes should be clear, and your shoulders should be balanced.
The recommended dimensions for a personal LinkedIn background/banner photo are 1584 × 396 px. Since cropping may vary between mobile and desktop views, text, logos, or critical visual elements should be placed close to the center.
It is technically usable, but it often falls short for professional representation. In selfies, the close distance and wide-angle lens can distort facial proportions; looking at the phone screen, arm length, background, and lighting control generally do not meet the standards for a professional portrait.
An AI-generated headshot may be a short-term workaround, but if it creates a representation that strays from your actual appearance, it undermines professional credibility. The goal of a LinkedIn photo isn’t to look artificially flawless; it’s to appear recognizable, trustworthy, and professional in real life.
A LinkedIn photo focuses on appearing clear and professional in the profile section. A headshot, on the other hand, is a closer-up shot that can be tailored for more specific purposes, such as casting calls, agency applications, professional profiles, or corporate visibility.
Yes. During the same session, we can prepare different shots for a LinkedIn profile photo, a company website portrait, a speaker profile, and press use. If the intended use is clarified in advance, the shoot can be planned more efficiently.
Yes. By standardizing lighting, background, framing, eye level, and retouching techniques during group photo shoots, a consistent portrait standard can be established for all employees. This is particularly important for company websites, LinkedIn profiles, and press use.
For individual photo shoots, we offer 60-, 90-, and 120-minute packages. For corporate group photo shoots, we prepare a quote based on the number of people, the location, the mobile studio setup, the delivery format, and the scope of post-production.
No. Different cropping and resolution options can be created from the same photo shoot for a LinkedIn profile photo, company website, press kit, speaker profile, email signature, and social media.
Premium portrait photo shoots in Istanbul with limited availability are planned and executed by Burak Bulut Yıldırım. For corporate teams or larger-scale productions, the LUX Production team may be involved in the process.
Yes. The day after the shoot, all the photos taken will be shared in a low-resolution online gallery so you can make your selection. You’ll choose the final shots included in your package from the gallery; if you’d like additional final shots, they can be added separately.
This page is for Turkish-language LinkedIn profile photo and professional portrait sessions in Istanbul. For English- or German-language headshot sessions in Berlin, Just A Headshot is the better choice.
For photo shoots in Istanbul, our studio is located in Kağıthane. To schedule a LinkedIn profile photo, executive portrait, or corporate team headshot session, simply let us know your needs in a few words.
To schedule a LinkedIn profile photo, executive portrait, or corporate team headshot session in Istanbul, please let us know your intended use, the number of people, and your delivery requirements.
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