The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Where to Use Your New Portrait or Headshot

Acorn GuidesStudio

Nov 3

So… you have nailed your studio shoot and you now have a killer portrait or headshot that you are ready to show the world! Consistency is key and this is the same when it comes to showcasing your portrait or headshot. However with a variety of online platforms and forms of media it can be downright confusing on all the places you should update your display photo... but never fear! We have you covered! Check out our ultimate cheat sheet on places to update your portrait or headshot!

SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS - probably one of the quickest and usually the easiest places to update your profile pic - Say a virtual hello to your online network with an updated profile photo!

Linkedin Display Photo
Facebook Profile Pic
Instagram Profile Pic
Twitter Profile Pic
Pinterest Profile Pic

MESSAGING SITES - put the right face forward with your professional headshot or portrait to be displayed on your forms of communication!

Email display picture
Email Footers
Your in-office messaging platforms including; WhatsApp, Slack, Telegram etc

OTHER ONLINE PLATFORMS TO CONSIDER - there is more than just social media to consider when you are looking at your online presence.

Google Account
Display picture in conference calls e.g. Zoom, Skype, Google Teams

PRINT MEDIA - A great headshot or portrait isn’t just great for your online presence but can also bring across a visual cohesiveness among other forms of media - consider updating a few of these print materials when you have a new headshot!