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LinkedIn Headshots Cincinnati, OH
Professional LinkedIn profile photos with expert expression coaching. 380+ five-star reviews. Serving Cincinnati since 2009.
Why Your LinkedIn Photo Is Your Most Important Professional Asset
21x More Profile Views
LinkedIn members with a profile photo receive 21 times more profile views. Your photo is the first thing recruiters, clients, and colleagues see.
9x More Connection Requests
Profiles with a photo receive 9 times more connection requests. A professional headshot signals that you take your career seriously and makes people want to connect.
36x More Messages
LinkedIn members with a photo are 36 times more likely to receive a message. Your LinkedIn photo directly impacts your networking success.
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LinkedIn Headshot Statistics
Based on 60,000+ photo ratings, eye-tracking research, and recruiter surveys
76%
Professional Headshot vs Phone Selfie
Professional headshots score 76% higher in perceived competence than selfies. 63% of recruiters flag selfie-style photos as unprofessional.
Source: Executive Lens / HeadShots Inc
+1.29
What You Wear Matters Most
Formal attire produced the single largest score increase of any variable tested — +1.29 for Influence and +0.94 for Competence out of all factors including expression, background, and lighting.
Source: PhotoFeeler — 60,000 ratings
100ms
First Impressions Are Instant
Princeton researchers found people judge your trustworthiness, competence, and likability in just 100 milliseconds — one-tenth of a second. Longer viewing time doesn't change the judgment, only increases confidence in it.
Source: Willis & Todorov, Princeton
+1.35
A Real Smile Changes Everything
A genuine, teeth-visible smile produced the single largest Likability boost of any variable tested across 800 profile photos. A forced or closed-mouth smile delivers less than half the impact.
Source: PhotoFeeler — 800 photos
19%
Recruiters Focus on Your Photo
Eye-tracking research found recruiters spend 19% of their total profile review time on the photo alone — the first thing they look at. 71% have dismissed a candidate based on their photo at least once.
Source: TheLadders Eye-Tracking Study
41%
Clean Background Builds Trust
Solid, uncluttered backgrounds boost trust ratings by 41% compared to busy backgrounds. The specific color matters less than keeping it clean — your face should be the only focal point.
Source: Yesware Research
What You Receive With Every Image
Not only do you get a LinkedIn-optimized crop, but each selected image also includes various crops and ratios for usage across the board – in both high and web resolution formats.
Perfect for LinkedIn and social media
Circle
Ideal for profile photos and avatars
Vertical
Great for websites and marketing materials
Uncropped
Complete image for maximum flexibility
Why Cincinnati Professionals Choose K Dalton
Award-Winning Quality
Kim's work meets the highest standards in the headshot industry. Over 15 years of dedicated headshot photography means you're in expert hands.
380+ Five-Star Reviews
With over 380 five-star Google reviews, K Dalton Photography is the highest-rated headshot studio in Cincinnati. Our clients consistently rave about the experience.
Since 2009
Over 15 years of professional headshot experience in Cincinnati. Kim has photographed thousands of professionals for LinkedIn, corporate websites, and personal branding.
Expression Coaching
Not just point and shoot. Kim's coaching draws out your most confident, approachable expression — the version of you that makes people want to connect.
Real-Time Viewing
See your images on a large monitor as we shoot. No guessing, no surprises. You leave the session knowing you got the perfect LinkedIn headshot.
All Crops Included
Every final image includes LinkedIn square, circle, vertical, and uncropped formats in both print and web resolutions. One image covers all your needs.
LinkedIn Headshot Pricing
Session fee: $190 | Per image: $195 | 6-pack: $1,050
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Session fee: $190 | Per image: $195 | 6-pack: $1,050
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