The problem

You live on LinkedIn. Your photo is the first thing every candidate sees before they decide whether to reply to your InMail, whether to trust you with their career, whether to take your call. If it's from a night out, or a different job, or a different haircut, you're working harder than you need to on every approach. In a market where response rates are already falling, a weak photo is a lever you're leaving on the floor.

By the numbers

Why Profyle works for recruiters and HR

• LinkedIn-first framing — flattering at the small profile-picture size most candidates see
• Warm, approachable style that reads as trustworthy at first glance — the opposite of 'sales-y'
• Multiple variants — one for LinkedIn, a different one for agency site, another for client pitches
• Turnaround in hours — refresh before next week's sourcing push
• Volume pricing for whole agencies — consistency across the team

What it costs

A studio headshot session suitable for a recruiter's LinkedIn runs £150–£350 at a London studio. An agency-wide refresh for 10–20 recruiters lands at £1,000–£3,000 per photography day. Profyle does the same agency for £290–£580 (£29 × 10–20), delivered same-day. For a 50-seat agency: traditional refresh £5,000+; Profyle £1,450.

Common mistakes in recruiter & HR headshots

• Too 'salesy' — forced wide smile, slightly aggressive energy
• Suit-and-tie formal when the agency positions as approachable
• A photo that doesn't match your demeanour on a call — candidates notice the mismatch
• Group team photo used as individual profile photo — confusing, looks copy-pasted
• Outdated — common in recruitment, where people move firms frequently

Where you'll use these

• LinkedIn profile, LinkedIn Recruiter Pro, and company page
• Agency website team page
• Client pitch decks and proposal documents
• Email signatures, outbound campaigns, sequencing tools
• REC, CIPD, and industry body profiles

Questions we get