Your profile picture is crucial for establishing trust with potential clients before starting a project. The image you choose is essential in helping you attract clients and stand out in Efrelance's competitive marketplace.
Selecting Your Profile Picture
Add an Image of Yourself:
- Show yourself clearly, facing the front.
- This can be a photo of you, your company's logo, or an image representing your service.
- Ensure you own the picture you upload. For more information, see Efrelance’s Community Standards.
Avoid:
- Using an image of someone else, a celebrity, or an image that misrepresents your service.
- Using a GIF as your profile picture.
Creating Your Profile Picture
Show Your Actual Face:
- Clients want to know exactly who they're working with. A profile picture that clearly shows your face enhances professionalism and authenticity.
Avoid:
- Partially covering your face.
Focus on Your Face:
- Look directly at the camera.
- Include only your head and the top of your shoulders; crop your image if needed.
- Dress professionally and respectfully, and don't forget to smile!
Use the Best Lighting:
- Natural light is ideal. Direct sunlight or cloudy conditions work best.
Avoid:
- Overhead light, as it can cause harsh shadows.
Choose a Simple Background:
- A plain, solid, and lightly-colored background is ideal.
Avoid:
- Using a bright background color.
Be Authentic:
- While professionalism is key, express your personality through your profile picture. Whether it's your unique style or a distinctive hairstyle, show what makes you special.
Take Your Photo:
- Use a tripod or balance your camera/phone on a flat surface. Alternatively, ask someone to take your photo.
- Take multiple photos in different locations with various poses to have options. Choose the photo with the highest resolution.
Avoid:
- Using a blurry or pixelated photo.