How To Create A Perfect Your Profile Picture

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.