Sydney Headshots

As we scroll through LinkedIn, there are those rare headshots that pop—red, blue, even a bold yellow—immediately catch our eye. But when does a coloured background actually work ? And how do you know if it’s right for your brand? I've noticed a growing trend among professionals who want to showcase their personality and stand out for the right reasons. For many, a well-chosen coloured background strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and individuality. Real Examples: Colour in Action One of our clients,   Executive Coach and Speaker , Cheryl Alderman , opted for a vibrant red background that radiated energy, visibility, and passion, perfect for her niche. Another, a lawyer , chose a calm, modern blue , creating a polished but contemporary feel that reflected her approachable, client-first ethos. Both colours worked beautifully, not because they were loud, but because they were aligned with the individual’s message and market. When Coloured Backgrounds Make Sense...

There was a time when profile images were just for senior management on the "About  Us" page of the website. These days, your photograph appears everywhere. Teams , Slack , Zoom , internal directories, email signatures, LinkedIn , conference platforms, in tenders and on company websites, as well as media releases.  You are no longer just representing your organisation to the outside world. You are representing yourself and connecting with colleagues internally every single day. In large organisations, especially those that are spread across states or countries, that small square image becomes surprisingly important. We Work With Faces Now Many teams rarely meet in person. Entire departments collaborate across time zones.  In this environment, your photo does all the hard work. It builds familiarity It humanises your name in someone's inbox It makes you recognisable in a sea of meetings It softens digital communication When your profile photo is blank, cropped from a weddi...