When should I use different types of photos (LinkedIn, dating, business)?
Match the photo to the place: a clean headshot for LinkedIn and your CV, a relaxed business casual photo for company pages, and natural everyday photos for dating apps.
- Slack
- Zoom
- Tinder
- Hinge
- Bumble
- TikTok
- YouTube
The same photo rarely works everywhere. A sharp studio headshot builds trust on LinkedIn but can feel stiff on a dating app.
LinkedIn, CVs and work apps
Use the LinkedIn Headshot pack: a plain or softly blurred background, a jacket or neat top, even light and a friendly expression. Crop to your head and shoulders so your face fills most of the small profile circle. The same photo works for Slack, Zoom and your email signature.
Company pages, speaker bios and press
Use Business Casual, or a premium pack like Executive Suite or Speaker & Stage. These pages show photos larger, so a little context, such as an office or café background, reads well.
Dating apps
Use the Dating Photos pack: warm light, everyday settings and a genuine smile. On Tinder, Hinge and Bumble a mix works best: one clear face photo first, then a few that show where you spend your time. Avoid a profile made only of studio headshots.
Social media and creator profiles
Use Creative Portraits or Artistic Studio for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, where a stronger style helps you stand out in a feed.
When to update
Refresh your photos when your look changes, such as a new haircut, glasses or a beard, or when you start a new role. Credits never expire, so you can come back for new looks later.