Feeld Professional Headshot Photos Photo Checklist

Open Feeld and note which image is primary, which ones get the most saves/likes (if you track that), and why a professional headshot would replace or complement them.

Pick a single tone—approachable professional, creative-casual, or moody-intimate—and plan wardrobe and expression to match that vibe consistently across shots.

Plan the session for morning/late-afternoon (golden hour) or a well-lit indoor time so you get flattering, even lighting without heavy shadows that obscure facial cues.

Hire or recruit someone who understands headshot framing and can guide micro-expressions; tell them the photo must read well at Feeld thumbnail size.

Save examples of headshots you like on Feeld (tone, crop, expression) to show your photographer so the result is platform-appropriate.

Pick solid colors that contrast with your skin tone and avoid collars that cut the neck oddly—these read better in small Feeld thumbnails.

Avoid visual distractions that compete with your face; subtle accessories are fine but large logos or loud prints reduce clarity at mobile sizes.

Do a quick makeup/hair/shave trial before the shoot to confirm there’s no unwanted shine or stray hairs that will be amplified in a close crop.

Bring one more top (e.g., blazer or casual tee) to test a more formal or more relaxed look and compare which aligns better with your Feeld bio.

Bring a subtle item (necklace, pin, or scarf) that signals something about you without dominating the frame—use it only if it feels authentic.

Use a plain wall, softly blurred outdoor greens, or an office background with one clear focal plane so the face remains the primary focus.

Use a window or softbox angled to provide soft, even light that sculpts the face and avoids harsh shadowing that hides facial expression.

Turn off unflattering room lights and don’t shoot with strong backlight unless you use a fill light; this prevents flat or silhouetted thumbnails.

Place subject several feet from the background and use shallow depth of field so the face pops against a softly blurred backdrop at thumbnail size.

Frame so the eyes sit about 1/3 down from the top and leave even headroom; test a circular crop on your phone to avoid cutting off chin or top of head.

Choose a focal length (or portrait mode on phone) that avoids wide-angle distortion and compresses features naturally for a flattering headshot.

Keep the camera at eye height and frame from mid-chest to just above the head so the face is large and readable in Feeld’s thumbnail.

Ensure sharp focus on the eye closest to the camera; soft eyes make a headshot look amateur when viewed small.

Take multiple frames with 3–6° variations in angle, crop, and distance so you can choose the best one for Feeld’s circular display.

Aim for a soft smile or neutral-smirk with relaxed jaw muscles; this reads as approachable and genuine in a small circular thumbnail.

Shoot at least one frame where you look slightly off-camera to convey thoughtfulness or mystery—use this as an alternate Feeld image.

If it feels authentic, hold a small item (book edge, subtle pin) low and out of the face to hint at interests without cluttering the headshot.

Try a small chin tilt and a slight forward lean to convey engagement—review these at thumbnail size to ensure they aren’t exaggerated.

Crop for a circular thumbnail, verify the eyes remain centered in the circle, and export at recommended mobile resolution so nothing important is cut off.

Reduce temporary blemishes and adjust exposure, but avoid heavy smoothing or changing skin tone so your headshot feels authentic on Feeld.

Save images as high-quality JPEGs around 800–1200 px on the long edge and use sRGB color to ensure consistent appearance across phones.

Upload your top two headshots as alternates and monitor which gets more likes or messages on Feeld over a two-week period to pick the best performer.