professional corporate headshots
What not To Do
The Face of Professional Success
Let’s be honest
Getting a professional headshot
are often used interchangeably – but they serve very different purposes and carry unique stylistic differences. A professional headshot is typically a tightly cropped image of your face and shoulders, designed for business or personal branding. These are commonly used for LinkedIn profiles, corporate websites, and 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
Wearing Busy Patterns or Distracting Colors. Your headshot should draw attention to you, not your shirt. Avoid loud patterns, neon hues, or anything too trendy. Stick with timeless, solid colors that complement your skin tone and won’t go out of style by next year’s update.
Overly Stiff or Forced Expressions
A professional headshot isn’t a passport photo – you don’t need to look serious and rigid. On the other hand, an exaggerated smile can look unnatural. The key is to aim for a confident, approachable expression. At LR Morgan Photography, we help guide you to that perfect in-between.
Using Cropped Group Photos
or Old Selfies
Yes, we’ve all seen it. The headshot where someone is clearly cropped out of a wedding photo or snapped in the car. Not only is it unprofessional, but it also doesn’t reflect the confident, capable version of you that clients or employers should see.
Background
Messy office? Distracting wall art? Bad lighting? All of these steal attention away from your face. A professional setup uses backgrounds that are clean, neutral, and designed to highlight you – not what’s behind you.
The Fix?
Get It Done Right from the Start
When you book with LR Morgan Photography, you get more than a photo – you get guidance on what
to wear, how to pose, and how to show up with confidence. No awkward smiles. No guesswork.
Just a polished, professional image that’s all you.
Headshot & Photography Process
Consultation & Planning
We start by discussing your vision, preferred styles, and locations. Whether you want a classic, urban, or natural backdrop, we tailor the session to match your personality.
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Selection & Retouching
After the session, you’ll review your best shots and choose your favorites. We’ll apply professional retouching to enhance your images while keeping them natural and true to you.
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Professional Makeup & Styling
Look and feel your best with optional professional makeup and hair styling. We also provide guidance on outfit choices to
ensure you shine in every shot.
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Delivery & Prints
Receive your final high-resolution images digitally, or order professional prints, albums, and wall art to cherish your senior year memories forever.
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Follow-Up & Future Sessions
Relax and enjoy the experience! We guide you through natural poses and expressions to capture your confidence and style in a fun and stress-free environment.
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Follow-Up & Future Sessions
Your portrait journey doesn’t have to end here! We offer follow-up sessions for updated looks, seasonal themes, or special milestones. Stay connected for future photography opportunities.
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Ready to update your image?
Contact Liane Morgan today to schedule your headshot session in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metro area.
