LinkedIn Headshots in Sydney
Your LinkedIn photo is working whether you think about it or not — it appears next to every comment, message, application and search result. A sharp, approachable headshot makes people more likely to accept a connection, open a message or shortlist your profile.
Nick replies personally, usually within one business day.
Nick Brand Photography shoots LinkedIn headshots in Sydney that are framed and cropped specifically for the platform: a tight, well-lit portrait that stays clear even at the small size LinkedIn displays.
What a linkedin headshots session actually delivers
Correctly cropped for the circle
LinkedIn crops profile photos into a circle. Your headshot is composed so nothing important is lost and your face reads clearly at thumbnail size.
Approachable, not stiff
The aim is a portrait that looks like you on a good day — open and confident — so connections and recruiters engage rather than scroll past.
Consistent personal brand
Use the same headshot across LinkedIn, your email signature, conference bios and your company page for a recognisable professional identity.
Background that works anywhere
Clean, neutral backgrounds keep the focus on you and sit well against LinkedIn's interface.
From first enquiry to finished images
Choose your look
We discuss the tone you want — corporate, creative or founder — and the background that suits it.
Quick, relaxed shoot
A focused session with direction on angle, posture and expression so you get a confident frame fast.
Review
You pick your favourites from a private gallery.
Platform-ready files
Delivered in a LinkedIn-optimised crop plus standard sizes for other uses.
LinkedIn Headshots portfolio
Is this service right for you?
- Job seekers and career changers
- Sales and business development professionals
- Recruiters and consultants
- Founders and company directors
- Anyone whose profile is regularly searched
LinkedIn Headshot Pricing
Published prices, and the price you are quoted is the price you are invoiced. Every session includes professional editing and a private online gallery.
Essential
$395
Per person — 45 min session
- Studio or outdoor location
- 1–2 outfit changes
- 5 fully edited images
- High-res digital delivery
- Private online gallery
- 48hr express available (+$80)
Professional
$695
Per person — 90 min session
- Studio + outdoor combo
- 3–4 outfit changes
- 15 fully edited images
- LinkedIn-optimised crop
- High-res digital delivery
- Priority turnaround (3 days)
All prices are in AUD and are the final price — Nick Brand Photography is not registered for GST, so no GST is added. Custom and ongoing-retainer arrangements are available on enquiry.
What you're actually paying for
- $395 for the Essential session, which includes a LinkedIn-ready crop. No GST is added — the advertised price is the invoice price.
- The $695 Professional session exists for people who want more than one look: studio and outdoor, three to four outfit changes, fifteen finished images rather than five.
- You are not charged separately for platform crops. Every session is delivered in the square and circular-safe framing LinkedIn needs, plus standard sizes for a website and an email signature.
All prices are in AUD and are the final price — Nick Brand Photography is not registered for GST, so no GST is added.
Full Sydney headshot pricing guide →What isn't included
- Profile writing or LinkedIn strategy. The photograph is the deliverable.
- Heavy retouching. Your connections are going to meet you.
Rated 5 stars by Sydney clients
A consistent 5.0 rating across 7 five-star Google reviews from corporate, headshot and portrait clients across Sydney.
“Nick was great! Super friendly and professional. He made us feel comfortable and the photos came out amazing. If you're in Sydney and need a good photographer, we definitely recommend him!”
“Needed some head shots done for work. Super professional and spot-on. Thanks again Nick for your talent.”
“We had an amazing experience with Nick. He is very approachable, fun to work with yet exceptionally professional.”
- “Nick was great! Super friendly and professional. He made us feel comfortable and the photos came out amazing. If you're in Sydney and need a good photographer, we definitely recommend him!” — Victor Mitech, five-star Google review
- “Needed some head shots done for work. Super professional and spot-on. Thanks again Nick for your talent.” — Alex Foster, five-star Google review
- “We had an amazing experience with Nick. He is very approachable, fun to work with yet exceptionally professional.” — Rita N, five-star Google review
- “Highly recommend Nick. Very professional and friendly. He knows his stuff and the photos are amazing!” — Natalie Kilminster, five-star Google review
- “Great experience, professional work — thanks Nick.” — A Dzananovic, five-star Google review
The questions people actually hesitate over
Does a professional photo actually change anything on LinkedIn?
LinkedIn's own guidance is that profiles with a photo are viewed and contacted substantially more often than profiles without one, and it is not hard to see why — a blank avatar reads as an inactive account. What a professional photo adds beyond simply having one is harder to measure honestly, and anyone quoting you a precise percentage is guessing. The defensible claim is narrower: a clear, well-lit, correctly-cropped face reads better at thumbnail size than a cropped wedding photo, and that is the size LinkedIn actually shows it at.
Can't I just crop a photo I already have?
Often, yes — and if you have a good one, use it. The usual problems are that the light is behind you, the crop is too wide so your face is tiny in the circle, or there is a stranger's shoulder in frame. If none of those apply, you do not need to book anything.
What about an AI-generated headshot?
For a personal profile some people are happy with them. The three practical issues are likeness drift, the fact that people are getting better at spotting them, and the murky rights position for commercial use. If you are job-hunting or business-developing — where the photo is doing real work — a photograph of you is still the safer bet.
How often should I update it?
Every two to three years, or sooner if your appearance, role or industry has changed noticeably. The test is simple: if someone met you off the back of your profile, would they recognise you?
Frequently asked questions
What makes a LinkedIn headshot different from a normal headshot?
A LinkedIn headshot is framed tighter and composed for a circular crop so it stays clear at small sizes. The expression is deliberately approachable, because LinkedIn is a networking platform rather than a formal directory.
Do professional LinkedIn headshots actually make a difference?
A clear, professional profile photo increases the likelihood that connection requests are accepted and messages are opened. Profiles with quality photos are consistently viewed and engaged with more often than those without.
Can I use my LinkedIn headshot elsewhere?
Yes. Every session is delivered in multiple crops so the same image works for LinkedIn, your email signature, speaker bios and company website.
How much does a LinkedIn headshot cost in Sydney?
LinkedIn headshots use the corporate headshot packages, starting at $395 for the Essential session, which includes a LinkedIn-ready crop.
Ask about linkedin headshots
Send a few details and Nick will reply with the right session, honest advice and a clear quote — usually within one business day.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 0403 835 467.
Before your session
- Why Professional Headshots Increase LinkedIn Engagement →Your profile photo appears beside everything you do on LinkedIn. Here is why a professional one pays off.
- What to Wear for Corporate Headshots →Colours, styling and the common mistakes to avoid, so you turn up to your corporate headshot prepared.
Sydney areas covered
Sessions run from the Lane Cove studio or on-site at your office. There are detailed pages for Sydney CBD, North Sydney and Crows Nest, plus every other area across Greater Sydney.
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