Selecting your Profile Picture

A high-quality, professional headshot enhances your credibility and helps prospective patients feel an immediate connection. It's a key element of a well-crafted provider profile! We've compiled some tips to guide you in choosing your best Nourish headshot.

Dress as you would for a session, remembering that your headshot will show you from the shoulders up. Keep it natural and authentic to your style.

To capture the best lighting, try standing in front of a window on a sunny day. Profile photos will turn out best when the lighting is in front of you - just be mindful of shadows!

Make sure the background of your photo reflects the professionalism you want to portray. A shot taken in your home office or outdoors with a scenic backdrop works well!

Sometimes, the best pose is no pose at all—just act natural! If you're not comfortable with photos, try sitting with your legs crossed or your hands resting in your lap. The goal is to look approachable and authentic, so choose whatever feels most natural to you.

Here are some common photo issues to watch for:

• Your face is cut off because the image was cropped poorly.

• Harsh shadows are cast on your face.

• You don't appear approachable or engaging (or you seem overly stiff or too formal).

• The photo is low-quality (think blurry, grainy, or out of focus).

• The image doesn’t align with how you want to be seen as a professional.