Corporate Headshots in Charlotte, NC

What Not To Do

The Face of Professional Success

Let’s be honest

your corporate headshot isn’t just a photo

It’s your first impression. Here’s what to avoid to ensure your image reflects the polished, professional you want on LinkedIn, your company website, or speaking engagements. They’re clean, focused, and intentionally simple to keep the attention on your expression and professional presence.

Wearing Busy Patterns or
Distracting Colors

Your headshot should highlight you, not your wardrobe. Loud prints, trendy patterns, and neon hues may seem fun—but they can steal attention and date your image quickly.

What works best:
Solid, timeless colors that flatter your skin tone and reflect the polished look expected in Charlotte’s professional community. Think navy, gray, white, or muted tones.

Overly Stiff or Forced
Expressions

This isn’t a passport photo. While you want to appear confident and professional, rigid poses or exaggerated smiles can come off as unnatural.

Our approach:
We guide you into natural, relaxed expressions that strike the perfect balance—so you look both competent and approachable to potential clients and employers.

Using Cropped Group Photos
or Old Selfies

If you’ve ever uploaded a cropped photo from a wedding or snapped a selfie in your car, you’re not alone—but it’s time for an upgrade.

Why it matters:
A high-quality headshot signals credibility. Investing in a professional photo shows you take your personal brand seriously—an essential in Charlotte’s growing business and networking scene.

Ignoring the
Background

Unmade beds, cluttered shelves, and office wall art have no place in your headshot. A distracting background pulls attention away from your face.

What we recommend:
Neutral, clean backgrounds—whether you’re at our Charlotte studio, your office, or on location in Uptown, Ballantyne, or Myers Park—designed to keep the spotlight on you.

The Fix?

Get It Done Right from the Start

At LR Morgan Photography, we go beyond snapping a picture. Our Charlotte-based headshot experience is designed to remove the guesswork, eliminate awkward smiles, and bring out your professional best.

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Headshot & Portrait

Photography Process

Consultation & Planning

We begin with a one-on-one conversation to understand your goals, industry, and personal style. Whether you want a sleek studio headshot or a natural outdoor look, we tailor the session for you. 

01

Selection & Retouching

After your session, you’ll view a curated gallery of your best shots. Choose your favorites, and we’ll apply expert retouching to bring out the best version of you—without overdoing it.

04

Professional Makeup & Styling

Optional makeup and styling help you feel confident and camera-ready. We also help you select outfits that complement both your personal brand and Charlotte’s business-savvy culture.

02

Delivery & Prints

Receive high-resolution images digitally, perfect for LinkedIn, your website, or speaking engagements. Need prints or display options? We’ve got you covered with professional-quality products.

05

Photo Session

Relax. We’ll guide you through every pose, angle, and expression. The result? A headshot that feels natural and true to who you are—no stress required.

03

Follow-Up & Future Sessions

Your brand evolves—your image should too. We offer future sessions to reflect promotions, career shifts, or even seasonal updates.

06

Consultation & Planning

We begin with a one-on-one conversation to understand your goals, industry, and personal style. Whether you want a sleek studio headshot or a natural outdoor look, we tailor the session for you. 

01

Professional Makeup & Styling

Optional makeup and styling help you feel confident and camera-ready. We also help you select outfits that complement both your personal brand and Charlotte’s business-savvy culture.

02

Photo Session

Relax. We’ll guide you through every pose, angle, and expression. The result? A headshot that feels natural and true to who you are—no stress required.

03

Selection & Retouching

After your session, you’ll view a curated gallery of your best shots. Choose your favorites, and we’ll apply expert retouching to bring out the best version of you—without overdoing it.

04

Delivery & Prints

Receive high-resolution images digitally, perfect for LinkedIn, your website, or speaking engagements. Need prints or display options? We’ve got you covered with professional-quality products.

05

Follow-Up & Future Sessions

Your brand evolves—your image should too. We offer future sessions to reflect promotions, career shifts, or even seasonal updates.

06

Ready to elevate your image?

We can’t wait to see you!

Let’s capture your best look. Whether you need a standout corporate headshot, a bold branding portrait, or just want to look like the boss you are, you’ve found the right Charlotte, NC, photographer. As a corporate headshot photographer and branding professional portrait photographer, I specialize in shooting people. Yes, don’t worry, it’s all perfectly legal and flattering ; ) Let’s turn your best angles into scroll-stopping images.
 
Book your free consultation today, and let’s make some photo magic!

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Drop us a line today!

I’ll look forward to hearing from you!

Charlotte’s Trusted Headshot & Portrait Photographer

Ready to update your image?

Contact Liane Morgan today to schedule your headshot session in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metro area.