After Your Headshot Session: What Happens Next?
From choosing your favourites to natural retouching and delivery formats for LinkedIn and websites. Here’s exactly what happens after your headshot session.
If you’ve ever had photos taken and then waited days (or weeks) with that slightly sick feeling
of “I hope there’s at least one I can use”, this will feel different. You’ll see your images as
we go, you’ll know what you’re getting, and you’ll receive finished files in formats that work.
If you’re booking your first session, here’s how my
professional headshots work.
1) We review your photos straight away
During your session, you’ll see your images as we go. That means you’re not guessing how you look
or hoping for the best.
I’ll guide you through what’s working (expression, posture, angles, and the small adjustments
that make a big difference), and we’ll narrow things down together. Most people find this is the
moment the nerves disappear, because you can see that you look like you.
2) You choose the images you want to keep
There are a couple of ways photographers handle selection. Some people prefer choosing later from
a gallery,
others like deciding while everything’s fresh.
In my sessions, we usually narrow things down together on the day, so you’re not left
second-guessing it
afterwards. I’ll help you spot the images that feel natural and confident, and that read well at
thumbnail size.
People often choose:
One main
LinkedIn image
that works at thumbnail size
One
slightly more formal option
for company websites
One
that’s a touch more relaxed
for personal branding
3) Your selected images are professionally retouched
Retouching should never turn you into someone else. My approach is simple: remove distractions,
keep you looking like you on a really good day.
This usually means:
Removing temporary blemishes and marks
Reducing shine where it pulls attention
Tidying
small flyaways if they’re distracting
Keeping
skin texture natural
If you wear glasses, I’ll also watch for anything that pulls attention,
like glare or reflections.
If you have something specific you’re self-conscious about, tell me. It’s always easier to handle
when I know.
4) You receive your files in the formats you’ll actually use
Everything is delivered in both colour and black and white,
with sensible file sizes for fast loading and easy sharing.
Your delivered set includes:
High-resolution original (5000px)
Best quality for print, press packs, and
archiving.
Website
(2400px)
A clean, high-quality file that looks great
on modern sites.
Social
profile (square)
Perfect for LinkedIn and other profile
images.
Print
sizes (5×7 and 10×8)
Ready for print if you need them for the
office or press packs.
If your company has a specific crop or template, tell me and I’ll
supply a version that fits it perfectly.
5) Turnaround and delivery
Once you’ve chosen your favourites, your finished images are delivered within 2 working
days.
You’ll receive them in a simple download link, ready to use straight away.
What happens next
Along with your finished images, you’ll receive a simple guide on how to use them across
LinkedIn, your website, and company platforms.
6) Usage rights (in plain English)
They’re your headshots. Use them wherever you need them for your work: LinkedIn, your
website,
company profiles, press features, speaking bios, proposals, social media, and internal
comms.
Questions after delivery
If you’re not sure which file to use where, or you need a specific crop for a company
template, just drop me a message.
It’s a quick question, and it’s much easier to get it right before you upload anything.
Organising a team update? See Corporate Headshots
for how team sessions run and what everyone receives.