Face the camera straight on, with even light on your face and no harsh shadows.
It specifies soft studio light and a gently blurred professional backdrop.
A slight natural smile reads as approachable and professional on LinkedIn.
A clean blurred backdrop keeps all attention on you. Messy rooms distract.
A collared shirt or blazer matches LinkedIn norms better than a t-shirt.
Soft daylight with a blurred green background works as a modern headshot too.
Over-retouched skin looks artificial. Keep texture natural — recruiters notice.
LinkedIn crops and compresses hard. Start from the largest file your tool gives.
Full step-by-step guide at the link below.