A professional LinkedIn headshot that looks confident, approachable and like you on a good day. Sessions at Sandi’s Manchester studio start at £95, and you choose your favourite images before you leave.
Your LinkedIn photo is your first impression with recruiters, clients and contacts, often before they read a word of your profile. A selfie or cropped holiday snap says one thing; a professionally lit headshot says you take your career seriously.
What makes a great LinkedIn headshot?
- Your face fills the frame – head and shoulders, cropped so you’re recognisable even as a small thumbnail.
- A genuine expression – warm and approachable rather than stiff or overly serious.
- Clean, flattering light – no harsh shadows or squinting.
- A simple background – nothing that distracts from you.
- It looks like you today – natural, current and recognisable when you meet in person.
Why a professional LinkedIn photo is worth it
LinkedIn is where people decide whether to message you, interview you or work with you. A strong headshot helps you look credible, consistent and easy to approach, and you can use the same images on your company website, email signature, speaker bios and other social profiles.
How your LinkedIn headshot session works
- Book – choose a standard or extended session.
- Prepare – bring a couple of outfits; Sandi will advise on what works best.
- Shoot – Sandi guides your posing and expression, so you don’t need to know what to do in front of a camera.
- Choose on the day – view your images during the session and pick your favourites.
LinkedIn headshot prices
- Standard session – £95: 2 outfits, 2 backdrops, 2 full-size chosen images.
- Extended session – £175: 4 outfits, 4 backdrops, 4 full-size chosen images, plus full-length shots and nearby locations.
- Teams of 5 or more – £50 per person in the studio. See corporate headshots.
Why choose Sandi Hodkinson?
- 25 years photographing business professionals across Manchester.
- A former model who knows how to put people at ease in front of the lens.
- A natural style with minimal retouching, so your photo looks like you.
- 5-star rated on Google by hundreds of clients.
What clients say
“I wanted some professional photos to use on my LinkedIn and other social media profiles. After searching for photographers in the Manchester area I quickly came across Sandi’s website and arranged an appointment with her. I had my photographs taken today and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. They were exactly what I wanted and I was spoilt for choice when selecting my final images.”
– Mark Faulkner, Google review ★★★★★
“I contacted Sandi for some headshot photography for my Linkedin profile while in Manchester. The service was arrange quickly and Sandi was professional, not rushed and done multiple styles of shoot to make sure I was happy with the finished result, I would certainly recommend this.”
– Gerard Byrne, Google review ★★★★★
“I contacted Sandi for some professional portraits for my CV and LinkedIn. It was such a pleasure to meet and work with her. Her studio is very nice and comfortable, easy to reach and to find parking. Sandi takes loads of beautiful pictures and it’s hard to choose but the final result is amazing!”
– SimoGa Mcr, Google review ★★★★★
LinkedIn headshot FAQs
How much should a LinkedIn headshot cost?
Prices vary widely between photographers. With Sandi, a standard session including two full-size chosen images is £95.
Can I use an AI-generated headshot on LinkedIn instead?
You can, but AI images often look slightly “off” and may not match how you look in person, which can undermine trust when you meet. Read more: AI headshots vs a real photographer.
What colours should I avoid for a LinkedIn photo?
Avoid busy patterns, large logos and colours that match your skin tone closely. Solid, mid-tone colours usually work best. See what to wear for a headshot.
How long does a session take?
Sessions usually take around 45 minutes to an hour.
Book your LinkedIn headshot
Call 07966 398805 or send an enquiry.
Also see corporate headshots, actors headshots and headshot photography in Manchester.