Photo Guides
How professional photos for specific jobs, forms and profiles are actually made — lighting, framing, wardrobe and background.
Barong Tagalog in a Formal Photo
A barong tagalog is widely accepted as formal attire in Filipino headshots for resumes, company IDs and event photos, but it is not appropriate for a passport.
Company ID Photo Requirements
Most company ID badges just need a plain background, neutral expression, and a current likeness — set by employer policy, not a legal standard like a passport.
The Complete Guide to Doctor and Clinician Headshots
A doctor or clinician headshot should be clean and reassuring: a white coat or scrubs, a neutral background, and warm but composed lighting that signals competence.
Choosing a Headshot Background
Which headshot background to choose depends on context: plain backdrops suit ID photos, while office or outdoor scenes suit corporate and lifestyle profiles.
Headshot Lighting Explained
A professional headshot uses a soft key light above eye level plus a gentle fill opposite it, not a flat on-camera flash — and why that changes by profession.
What ID Photo Background Colour to Use
Most ID photos use a plain white, light grey, blue, or sometimes red background — the choice depends on who is requesting the photo, not a single global standard.
The Complete Guide to Lawyer Headshots
A lawyer headshot should be conservative: dark business attire, a neutral background, even soft lighting, and a calm, direct expression that reads as trustworthy.
The Complete Guide to LinkedIn Profile Photos
A LinkedIn photo should be a clear, current headshot; a commonly recommended convention is a face filling about 60% of the frame on a neutral background.
ID Photo Conventions in the Philippines
In the Philippines, 1x1 and 2x2 photos with a white, blue, or red background are common for forms and IDs — but not for a passport or the national ID.
The Complete Guide to Real Estate Headshots
A real estate headshot should be friendly and polished: business-casual attire, a bright neutral or lifestyle background, and an approachable, confident smile.
How to Photograph a Fully Remote Team
A fully remote team can get consistent headshots by giving everyone the same lighting, background and framing brief, or by generating uniform photos from one selfie each.
Resume Photo Norms by Country
Resume photo expectations vary by country — discouraged in the US, UK and Canada, common in Germany, France, Japan and the Philippines, and different from a passport.
Resume Photos: When to Include One
Whether to include a photo on a resume depends on country: most US, UK and Canadian employers advise against it, while it is expected in parts of Europe and Asia.
School and Student ID Photo Requirements
Most college and student ID photos are plain-background headshots for a library card or campus badge — not the same as a visa or immigration document.
The Complete Guide to Teacher Headshots
A teacher headshot should be warm and approachable: smart-casual attire, a bright neutral background, and a genuine smile that reads as friendly and trustworthy.
What to Wear for a Professional Headshot
What to wear for a headshot depends on profession: solid dark colors for law and finance, smart-casual for teachers and creatives, and always avoiding busy patterns.