Barrister Headshot Styles: Nailing your Vic Bar profile

Barrister Headshot Styles: Nailing your Vic Bar Profile

Barrister Headshot Styles: Nailing your Vic Bar Profile

Melbourne barrister headshot of woman smiling confidently to camera wearing formal barrister robes.

As a barrister, you want to look at the top of your field. Creating a great first impression and connection will start with your professional headshot.

Your headshot will be used across the VicBar website, your List website and other online presence (LinkedIn, Social Media, Doyles Guide, Online Articles, Press Releases and more).

So how can you make sure your headshot is showing you at your best?

We need to make sure all the elements align for you: from the background and lighting, through to our outfit and expression.

The Visual Considerations:

Melbourne barrister headshot of woman smiling to camera wearing a button up blue jacket and glasses.
Melbourne LinkedIn headshot for local barrister, wearing a black suit, with blue shirt and red tie.
Professional linkedin headshot of melbourne barrister who smiles confidently, wearing glasses.
Melbourne barrister headshot of man smiling to camera wearing a suit and tie.
Corporate staff headshot of melbourne lawyer with city skyline background.
Melbourne LinkedIn headshot for local barrister, wearing professional black attire and wearing glasses.
Professional headshot of Melbourne business owner on a grey background in studio.
Melbourne barrister headshot of man with a serious expression, suit and glasses.
Melbourne woman smiles to camera for a confident and relaxed corporate headshot.
Melbourne LinkedIn headshot for local barrister, smiling to camera and wearing a navy suit and tie.
Background:

Opt for simple and professional. Most barristers tend to utilise a plain, studio style background in their professional headshots. You could also consider an environmental background (blurred to keep the focus on you) for something different. 

Lighting:

Ensure your face is well illuminated, with sharp detail in your eyes (and a catchlight to keep them looking ‘alive’). 

Crop Length:

Head and shoulders is best for a barrister headshot, so we can see and focus on your expression. This will be most visible across various online platforms – especially those that are scaled down significantly.

Expression:

This will depend on your personality and your field of law. You want to be trusted, but taken seriously. Most barristers I have worked with have opted for relaxed smiles, but there are many who stick to serious expressions.

Outfit:

Keep it simple and professional. Block colours rather than patterns, and neutral tones or a splash of colour. Let this aspect reflect your personality too.

Need A Professional Photographer To Update Your Barrister Headshots?

I have worked with many barristers across Victoria to capture professional headshots and branding portraits. You can book a one on one headshot session with me, or you can reach out to arrange for me to photograph your List.

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Julia Nance 11/08/2024
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Julia Nance

Julia Nance is a headshot and portrait photographer based in Melbourne, Australia. Her vibrant creativity is inspired by her experiences. From photographing whales underwater to travelling in Europe. With a vast background in a range of photographic areas, it is Julia’s natural ability to connect with her subjects that ultimately drew her to the art of portraiture. Corporate Headshots | Personal Branding | Actor Headshots | LinkedIn Headshots |
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